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?”

my mother?” Vincent asked, his tone an implicit

to worry about. My father will handle it soon. You just need to focus on securing the vice president.” Vincent instructed him.

understanding

Nicola held something over

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you plan to make your

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

Mr. Fitzgerald’s computer?” Neal took

trade

illegal to steal trade secrets.”

him, a hacker ace up

was just a matter of

president. I’ve got the support

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

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

mine

the shares and

call from James came through.

on edge, answered with a heavy sigh.

sulfuric acid to the water to harm Kristin?” James‘ deep and questioning voice held a threat. “Does she have a death

a misunderstanding,” Vincent replied,

misunderstanding?” James laughed coldly. “Do you take me for

Nicola to stop playing games. If she touches Kristin again, she’ll regret it,”

James warned.

Kristin home,

all you’ve got?” James was laced with suppressed

be released,” Vincent said. “I know

don’t make me wait too long,” James pressed. He needed Vincent

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