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?”

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

worry about. My father will handle it soon.

understanding the

clear Nicola held something over Neal.

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you plan to make

back against his desk. “The desert project is crucial.

you mean to hack Mr. Fitzgerald’s computer?” Neal took a deep

Rhett’s computer and stealing trade secrets was

steal trade secrets.” Neal

assured him, a

just a matter of

“The immediate concern is the vice president. I’ve got the support of the Project Division and Investment Division. Rhett can’t touch me.”

scandal will make me feel guilty? He’s only distancing himself further from Holcomb. Once

right,” 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

“What’s mine will be reclaimed.”

shares and

call from James came through.

already on edge, answered with a heavy

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

misunderstanding,” Vincent replied,

James laughed coldly. “Do you

games. If she touches

James warned.

“Rhett took Kristin

that’s all you’ve got?” James was laced with suppressed anger.

mother is about to be released,”

make me wait too long,” James pressed. He needed

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