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.

might be tied up with work. Maybe wait

office,” Hertha said,

followed, his duty not allowing him to

than

I’ll be fine waiting here.” Hertha assured him with a weak smile, “Could you fetch

to get

Hertha stood up and hurried

Rhett’s computer defenses, allowing hackers

quickly removed the USB and sat back down, her heart

York said as he handed her the glass.

her face pale, muttered a thank you

returned, she found York and Hertha in the office,

Ms. Haywood is here to see you,” York explained, making no move to

job was to protect

managed to ask, “York, could your

mind for an

I’ll talk with Ms. Haywood,” Kristin

was curious to hear what

reluctantly left the office but lingered close

do you want to talk about?” Kristin asked.

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

stepped back, uncomfortable with the closeness.

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

her grip, her instincts

the press conference tomorrow, we’ll only acknowledge Adrienne’s

2/4

Hertha preemptively addressed a concern she assumed Kristin might have,

Kristin remained silent.

denied, but late was better

Hertha continued, inching closer. “Kris, I hope you’ll let

and the entire

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

a family,” Kristin