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 to computer

had learned from a fellow Inmate, a hacker who did her time for causing

stood up for her, she had warmed up

how to use it?” Rhett mistook her hesitation for unfamiliarity with his computer system

it’s not that.” Kristin shook her head and expertly pulled up the task manager to check for suspicious processes.

smile playing on his lips at her

to a strangely named process. “Have you opened any

computer

and he

was their go–to

quickly checked the system logs and found unauthorized login attempts and

breaches.

you should check for any missing important files,” Kristin urged, panic edging her

morning. meeting. We’ll

nodded, leaving to carry

had a good idea of who

project proposal into the system,” Rhett instructed Kristin, asking her to input the final draft

“Mr. FitzGerald,

Rhett reassured her, ruffling

clear sign of a past

instincts if she had been a sheltered heiress.

she focused on entering the files with

seriousness.

a delivery guy, and went to the omice.

beautiful new assistant?” Granger joked, nudging Rhett

Don’t scare her,” Rhett scolded, his brow furrowing

eyed Granger nervously, instinctively moving away from

with a more respectful

stammered, “Ah,

Rhett’s dealings supposed

Rhett warned, his frown deepening.

down to business. “Any idea who our

He’s the only one interested in sabotaging the desert project,” Rhett said

topic,” Granger suggested, plugging his USB into

into,” Rhett grumbled,

my name on the file,” Kristin said hesitantly, glancing guiltily at Rhett. “Kristin

Turner.”

quite catching on.