When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 172

Kristin had just stepped In the CEO’s office when she noticed a steaming cup of hot chocolate on the desk..

York, is this for me?” Kristin asked with surprise, her eyes lighting up at the unexpected treat.

“Yeah.” York nodded, a grin spreading across his face.

“Aw, thanks!” Kristin beamed, and her appreciation was genuine.

“Don’t mention it. I lost a bet, and now, I’m your errand boy for three months.” York waved her thanks away casually, not mentioning that it was Rhett’s idea.

He had done the deed, and he was taking the credit.

“Don’t sweat it,” Kristin

about it in a few days.plied quickly, lowering her voice. “Mr. FitzGerald will forget all

“My hearing is just fine. Thank you very much,” came Rhett’s voice from his desk, where he was tapping away at his keyboard.

Kristin suppressed a giggle, sipping the hot chocolate. It was sweet as if someone had added just a hint of sugar, not too much, just perfect.

“Mr. FitzGerald asked me to get you a hot chocolate with little sugar. He thought you might like it,” York admitted under Rhett’s intense gaze, finally revealing the truth behind the thoughtful gesture.

Feeling overwhelmed by the attention, Kristin glanced at Rhett and murmured a shy “Thank you.”

“I’ve got a meeting. Send the SandStone Project files to my computer and ensure it’s encrypted,” Rhett instructed before standing up.

Kristin hesitated, knowing the task was usually for Rhett’s secretary

Rhett had been sidelining Randall for some time, and Kristin.knew that Rhett would make his move once she was competent enough to manage Randall’s responsibilities. temporarily. Randall, for his part, was likely beginning to sense the shift.

“You’ll need to be careful around him,” Kristin thought.

“Mr. FitzGerald…” Kristin began, sitting before his high–tech computer system.

Rhett, who had reached the office door, turned back at her hesitation. “Yes?”

“The computer…” Kristin faltered, not entirely confident.

The technology had advanced quickly since her time, but she had learned computer repair

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she caught on quickly

but she had learned from a fellow Inmate, a hacker who did her time for causing a company significant financial loss through illegal system breaches.

had stood up for her, she had warmed up and

it?” Rhett mistook her hesitation for unfamiliarity with his computer system and returned to show

expertly pulled up

stood alongside her, a surprised smile playing

Kristin pointed to a strangely named process. “Have you

computer might have been hacked.

and he

their go–to cybersecurity

checked the system logs and found

breaches.

for any missing important files,” Kristin urged, panic edging her voice. “Maybe

morning. meeting. We’ll do it in the afternoon. Tell them I need to finalize the SandStone Project first

nodded, leaving to carry out the

of who was behind this.

Kristin, asking her to input the

“Mr. FitzGerald, this is too risky.”

fine. We have a contingency plan,” Rhett reassured her, ruffling her

of alertness was endearing, a clear sign of a past that had taught

would never have developed such sharp instincts if she had been a sheltered heiress.

flushed with embarrassment, but she focused on

seriousness.

within twenty minutes, disguised as a delivery guy, and went

we hire a beautiful new assistant?” Granger joked, nudging Rhett

Rhett scolded, his brow furrowing

Granger nervously, instinctively moving away from the

Granger corrected himself with a more respectful tone. “Hey,

“Ah,

Weren’t her and Rhett’s dealings

Granger,” Rhett warned,

to business. “Any idea

only one interested in sabotaging the desert

resist. Create a new file with an enticing topic,” Granger suggested, plugging his USB into the computer.

what he’s into,”

said hesitantly, glancing guiltily at

Turner.”

not quite