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.

glanced around. “Sorry, Kristin might be tied up

wait in Rhett’s office,” Hertha

followed, his duty not allowing him to leave her alone

than

here.” Hertha assured him with a weak smile,

out to get her water.

his absence, Hertha stood up and hurried over to Rhett’s computer, Inserting a USB drive.

virus capable of breaching Rhett’s computer defenses,

returning, she quickly removed the USB and sat back

Haywood, here’s your water,” York said as he handed her the glass.

pale, muttered a thank you

and Hertha

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

was to protect

seeming embarrassed with York’s presence, managed to ask, “York, could

for

fine. I’ll talk with Ms. Haywood,” Kristin said, taking the

to hear what Hertha wanted to talk about.

York reluctantly left the office but

do you want to

holding a press conference to publicly acknowledge all of Adrienne’s past misdeeds,” Hertha said, her eyes welling up as she stood and took Kristin’s hand. “Kris, I want to be friends with you. I’m sorry. I want to

instinctively stepped back, uncomfortable with

trouble, just tell me, please? I don’t have many close friends,

tightened her grip, her instincts telling her this wasn’t

don’t worry. At the press conference tomorrow, we’ll only acknowledge

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I promise, Hertha preemptively addressed a concern she assumed Kristin might have, hoping

Kristin remained silent.

delayed was justice denied, but late was

Adrienne abroad. It’s unlikely she’ll return to Silvergrove City,” Hertha continued, inching closer. “Kris, I hope you’ll let me be your sister. Here in Silvergrove City, I’ll look out

finding Adrienne and the entire Haywood family disingenuous.

You know Rhett may seem cold, but he’s very caring. We

have a family,” Kristin