Chapter 162

At Rhett’s place.

Rhett powered down his phone the moment he stepped through the door, ignoring the frantic barrage of calls from Holcomb as if they were nothing more than a distant buzz.

“Mr. FitzGerald….” Kristin hesitated, biting her lip.

“Off the clock, Kristin.” Rhett said, glancing at his watch,

She looked down, gathering her courage. “Rhett… have you considered a fallback plan?”

“You got any bright ideas?” Rhett asked with a half–smile.

* Holcomb gets desperate and hands over the shares that rightly belong to you to Vincent” Kristin was trying to prepare him for the worst.

*The Fitzgerald Group is what it is because of me.” Rhett answered with unwavering confidence. If Holcomb doubted that, he was free to test the theory.

“As for a fallback plan…” Rhett paused, the silence stretching between them before he spoke again. *1 promised to keep you safe, and I won’t let you fall back into the mire.”

He’d keep the promises he made to Kristin, no matter what.

His rose would bloom again, and he had the means and the resolve to see it happen.

Kristin shook her head and wasn’t worried about herself. Seeing Rhett hold back, she knew he had his contingency plan. It just wasn’t the time to disclose it.

“Would you mind if I make some barbecued ribs for dinner?” she asked softly.

I’m not picky.” Rhett replied, setting his watch down and loosening his tie before heading to the study to check on Summer’s studies.

Kristin blinked in confusion. Not picky? York had spent the whole day explaining just how particular Mr. Fitzgerald could be with his food.

At the Fitzgerald Group.

Vincent stormed into his office, the air heavy with his displeasure.

“Mr. Fitzgerald,” Neal slipped into the office while it was quiet. “You wanted to see me?”

seen the news about my mother?” Vincent asked, his tone an

handle it soon. You just need to focus on securing the vice

nodded quickly, understanding the

Nicola held

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to make your move?”

to slip up.” Vincent leaned back against his desk. “The desert project is crucial. If Rhett’s plans leak before

mean to hack Mr. Fitzgerald’s computer?” Neal took a deep breath, understanding the

and stealing trade secrets was no problem.

it’s illegal to steal trade secrets.” Neal warned Vincent not to

Vincent assured him, a

was just a matter of time.

concern is the vice president. I’ve got the support

mother’s scandal will make me feel guilty? He’s only distancing himself further

please. “I’ve always believed in you. If you were in Rhett’s position, you’d be just as good, if not better. It’s only because he’s held

mine will

included the shares and Kristin.

a call

edge, answered with a heavy sigh.

harm Kristin?” James‘ deep and questioning voice held a threat.

this is a misunderstanding,” Vincent replied,

James laughed coldly. “Do you take me for a

to stop playing games. If she touches Kristin again,

James warned.

“Rhett took Kristin home, claiming she’s his

all you’ve got?” James was laced

released,” Vincent said. “I know her

long,” James pressed.

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