When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 158

During the Team Gathering.

The office was buzzing with the chatter and laughter of the staff.

“Hey, Mr. Neal, come have a drink, will you? You’re about to be the vice president. You better not forget about us,” one colleague joked with a grin.

Neal sat at the head of the table, reveling in the attention he was getting.

“Ah, I’m not worthy,” Neal said with a laugh that didn’t quite reach his eyes.

“If you aren’t worthy, then the rest of us might as well get dismissed,” a few others chimed in, provoking laughter from around the table.

“Mr. Neal, word has it you’re the clear choice for vice president. The CEO has his eye on you and we all back you up. Mr. FitzGerald seems also pretty wary of you. If not you, who else has the chops for the job?”

“Exactly, if you don’t get the spot of vice president, we’re staging a protest!”

“We can’t have any of that, no stirring up trouble among the staff,” Neal said with a hand raised for quiet, still smiling.

His confidence only grew with the support from his peers.

Just then, Rhett walked in with Kristin and York.

‘Everyone was surprised to see Rhett. “Mr. FitzGerald? Do you come to our team–gathering

event?”

“Jesus, or is that Mr. FitzGerald?”

“It’s really Mr. FitzGerald! Did he come because of Mr. Neal’s promotion?”

“It seems like a done deal now, just waiting for the official announcement.”

“Quiet down, everyone. Mr. FitzGerald has a few words, then he’ll be on his way,” York said, trying to calm the crowd.

But no one listened to York, and the room remained a buzz of whispers and speculation.

Rhett, however, kept his cool, betraying no emotion beyond his usual indifference.

“Everyone, please!” Neal stood up and walked over with a significant smile. “Mr. FitzGerald, the floor is yours.”

When Neal spoke, the staff quieted down.

Clearly, they were snubbing York, the CEO’s assistant, but showing respect to their project

manager.

was a subtle

1/4

11:30

Chapter 158

that making the boss a little wary could work in his favor.

might be talented, but he was just a younger colleague in Neal’s

all worked hard,” Rhett said, his tone serious as he gave Neal a fleeting glance.

little patience for the

“Mr. Neal’s skills are something I aspire to. Let’s chat one–on–one when

face. “You flatter me, Mr. FitzGerald. This is the fruit

when to

difference between one person leaving a job and taking an entire team with them.

I’ve got to get going,” Rhett said, eager to leave.

the hotel,

timidly, heart pounding

was Rhett breaking his routine for her…

head back to the family estate,” Rhett instructed in

car door, sneaking a nervous glance

the FitzGerald family meant facing

whole ride, just quietly

hoped York

to being seen, perhaps even wanting York to witness the

focused on driving and never

the

to a quiet corner and called

see me and he’s trying to win me over, clearly feeling

advance, President Neal,” Nicola

I am today. Don’t worry, no matter what Rhett does, I’m on your side.” Neal

11:30

to be grateful” Nicola reminded

I wouldn’t have made it through without you,” Neal said, reasserting his loyalty. “I’ll keep working on the CEO. When the time is right, Mr. Vincent will take the reins of the FitzGerald Group

what I’m counting on you for.” Nicola responded.

a key

she would have

his subordinates lacked execution? His days as CEO

At the kindergarten.

this?” Kristin had gone to pick up Summer, and York glanced back at Rhett with nervous eyes. “Mr. FitzGerald, you indulge Neal in forming cliques. Did you see his arrogance