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?”

about my mother?” Vincent asked,

soon. You just need to focus on securing the vice president.”

nodded quickly, understanding the power

held something

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plan to make your move?” Neal inquired.

untouchable, but he’s made too many enemies. Everyone is waiting for him to slip up.” Vincent leaned back against his desk. “The desert project is crucial. If Rhett’s plans leak before

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

trade secrets

trade secrets.” Neal

concern,” Vincent assured him, a hacker ace up his sleeve.

secrets was just

support of the Project Division and Investment Division. Rhett can’t touch me.”

out,” Vincent said coldly. “He thinks exposing my mother’s scandal will make me feel guilty? He’s only distancing himself further

Neal agreed, eager to 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 you back that you haven’t had the chance to shine.”

mine will be

included the shares and Kristin.

Neal left, a call from James came through.

on edge, answered with a heavy

James‘ deep and questioning

Bryce, this is a misunderstanding,” Vincent replied, his face darkening.

coldly. “Do you take

Nicola to stop playing games. If she touches

James warned.

“Rhett took Kristin home,

that’s all you’ve got?” James

be released,” Vincent said. “I know

wait too long,” James pressed. He needed Vincent to drive

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