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

Rhett’s office,” Hertha

his duty not allowing him to leave her alone in the

than

a weak smile, “Could you fetch me a

out to get

Hertha stood up and hurried over to Rhett’s computer, Inserting

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

USB and sat back down,

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

a thank you and sipped

York and Hertha in the office, Rhett absent.

had to step out for a bit, and Ms. Haywood is here to see you,” York explained,

job was to

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

for an excuse

I’ll talk with Ms. Haywood,”

what Hertha

no choice left, York reluctantly left the office

Haywood, what do you want to talk about?” Kristin

up as she stood

back, uncomfortable with the

If you ever have any trouble, just tell me, please? I don’t have many

grip, her instincts telling

worry. At the press conference tomorrow, we’ll

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into it again, I promise, Hertha preemptively addressed a concern she assumed Kristin might have, hoping to appear considerate before the news

Kristin remained silent.

was justice denied, but late was

closer. “Kris, I hope you’ll let me be your sister. Here in Silvergrove City, I’ll

respond, finding Adrienne and the entire Haywood

cold, but he’s very caring. We have our misunderstandings, but

have a family,” Kristin