When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 166

Mr. FitzGerald, can I help you find something?” Kristin asked, noticing Rhett rummaging through his drawers with a look of quiet desperation.

“Nothing.” Rhett responded, quickly stashing a photograph into the depths of his safe

before clearing his throat. “Could you run down to accounting for me? Ask them to bring up last quarter’s financial reports.”

Kristin nodded, albeit confused, and left the office.

Didn’t accounting already deliver last quarter’s reports to Mr. FitzGerald?

Once Kristin was gone, Rhett exhaled a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding.

He’d never felt so guilty in his life.

The resemblance between Summer and his younger self was uncanny.

Rubbing his temples, Rhett stood and made his way out of his office.

“York, keep an eye on Kristin for me, got it? If she takes a bathroom break, I want you waiting outside. Don’t let Vincent anywhere near her,” Rhett instructed, pointing at York. “For heaven’s sake, behave yourself.”

York scratched his head. “Where are you off to? Don’t you need me to drive?”

“I’ll take my car. If Kristin asks, tell her I had to step out to seal a deal. I’ll pick Summer up on my way back. Make sure you drop Kristin home after work,” Rhett said hurriedly before he dashed off.

York snorted. He was practically Kristin’s shadow by now. Whose assistant was he

anyway?

But on second thought, shadowing Kristin sure beat getting an earful from Rhett.

He’d been lectured by Rhett since childhood. Now as an adult, it was the same old story. Life sure had a twisted sense of humor.

“York,” a soft voice called from outside. It was Hertha, her eyes rimmed with red.

York sprang to his feet, eager to play the gallant knight. “Ms. Haywood, looking for Mr. FitzGerald?”

“No, I need to speak with Kristin,” she whispered.

Kristin might be tied up with work. Maybe

wait in Rhett’s office,” Hertha said,

him to

than sorry…

fine waiting here.” Hertha assured him with a weak smile, “Could

York stepped out to get her water.

up and hurried over to

a virus capable of breaching Rhett’s computer defenses,

footsteps returning, she quickly removed the USB and sat

York said as he handed her

pale, muttered a thank you

York and Hertha in the office,

for a bit, and Ms. Haywood is here to see you,” York explained, making no move

job was to protect Kristin.

presence, managed to ask, “York, could your give us a moment alone, please?”

his mind for an excuse to stay.

with Ms. Haywood,” Kristin said, taking the

was curious to hear what Hertha wanted to talk

no choice left, York reluctantly left the office but

you want to talk

misdeeds,” Hertha said, her eyes welling up as she stood and took Kristin’s hand.

instinctively stepped back, uncomfortable with the

please? I don’t have many close friends, and you’re the best one I have.” Hertha was soft. “Is that okay?”

instincts telling her this

the press conference tomorrow,

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won’t bring you into it again, I promise, Hertha preemptively addressed a concern she assumed Kristin might have, hoping

Kristin remained silent.

delayed was justice denied, but late

family is sending Adrienne abroad. It’s unlikely she’ll return to Silvergrove City,” Hertha continued, inching closer. “Kris, I hope you’ll let me be your

didn’t respond, finding Adrienne and the entire

I marry into the FitzGerald family, I’ll make sure Rhett and I take good care of you and Summer. You know Rhett may seem cold, but he’s very caring. We have our misunderstandings, but he cares about me, and I know it,” Hertha whispered with

a family,” Kristin said firmly.