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

wait in Rhett’s office,” Hertha said,

not allowing him to leave her alone in

safe than sorry…

here.” Hertha assured him with a weak smile,

stepped out to get her

his absence, Hertha stood up and hurried over to

drive contained a virus capable of breaching Rhett’s computer defenses,

returning, she quickly removed the USB and sat back down, her heart racing.

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

muttered a thank you and sipped her water

returned, she found York and Hertha in the

bit, and Ms. Haywood is here to see you,” York explained,

was to

to ask, “York, could your give

mind for

Ms. Haywood,”

to hear what Hertha

choice left, York reluctantly left the office but

you want to talk about?”

to publicly acknowledge all of Adrienne’s past misdeeds,” Hertha said, her eyes welling up as she stood and took Kristin’s hand. “Kris,

stepped back, uncomfortable with the

have many close friends, and you’re the best one I have.” Hertha

instincts

the press conference tomorrow, we’ll

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bring you into it again, I promise, Hertha preemptively addressed a concern she assumed Kristin might have, hoping to

Kristin remained silent.

was justice denied, but late was better than

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

didn’t respond, finding Adrienne and the entire Haywood

know Rhett may seem cold, but he’s very caring. We have our misunderstandings, but he cares about me, and I know it,” Hertha

have a family,”