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.

around. “Sorry, Kristin might be tied up with

office,” Hertha said,

allowing him to leave her alone in the office.

safe than

be fine waiting here.” Hertha assured him with a weak smile, “Could you fetch me a glass

to

his absence, Hertha stood up and hurried over

virus capable of breaching Rhett’s computer defenses, allowing hackers easy access to confidential

USB and sat back

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

thank you and sipped her

she found York and

Haywood is here to see

was to

managed to ask, “York, could your give us a

raced his mind for an

talk with Ms. Haywood,” Kristin said, taking the initiative.

curious to hear what Hertha wanted

left, York reluctantly left the

Haywood, what do you want to

up as she stood and took Kristin’s

stepped back, uncomfortable with the closeness.

you ever have any trouble, just tell me, please? I don’t have many close friends, and you’re the best one I have.” Hertha was soft. “Is

instincts telling her this

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

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addressed a concern

Kristin remained silent.

delayed was justice denied, but late was better

return to Silvergrove City,” Hertha continued, inching closer. “Kris, I

respond, finding Adrienne and the

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

family,” Kristin