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

a hacker who did her time for causing a company significant financial loss through

the others, but after Kristin had stood up for her, she had warmed up and taught Kristin

hesitation for unfamiliarity with

Kristin shook her head and expertly pulled up the task manager to check for suspicious processes.

surprised smile playing on his lips

named process. “Have you opened any suspicious

like Rhett’s computer might

expression darkened, and he

was their go–to cybersecurity

system logs and found

breaches.

check for any missing important files,” Kristin urged, panic edging her voice. “Maybe we should call the

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

carry out

idea of who was behind

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

FitzGerald, this is

plan,” Rhett reassured her, ruffling her hair

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

sharp instincts if she

with embarrassment, but she focused on entering the files

seriousness.

twenty minutes, disguised as a

Granger joked, nudging Rhett as he set down his delivery bag.

off. Don’t scare her,” Rhett scolded, his brow

Granger nervously, instinctively moving away

a more respectful tone. “Hey, you must be Rhett’s honey, Kristin. I’m Granger.”

stammered, “Ah, what?”

her and Rhett’s dealings supposed to be a

Granger,” Rhett warned, his frown

“Any idea who

He’s the only one interested in sabotaging the desert project,” Rhett said in a low tone.

he can’t resist. Create a new file with an enticing topic,” Granger suggested, plugging his USB into the computer. “To snag

into,”

said

Turner.”

paused, not quite catching