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?”

mother?” Vincent asked, his

soon. You just need to focus on securing the

nodded quickly, understanding the power play.

clear Nicola held something over

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when do you plan to

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

Neal took

stealing trade secrets was

illegal to steal trade secrets.” Neal warned Vincent not to

concern,” Vincent assured him,

was just a

president. I’ve got the support of the

scandal will make me feel guilty?

If you were in Rhett’s position, you’d be just as good, if not better. It’s only because he’s held

“What’s mine will

included the shares and Kristin.

call from James

already on edge, answered

deep and

misunderstanding,” Vincent replied, his face

“Do you take

to stop playing games. If she touches

James warned.

temples. “Rhett took Kristin home, claiming she’s his

that’s all you’ve got?” James was laced

be released,” Vincent said. “I know

wait too long,” James pressed.

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