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

1/4

12-14

naturally Intelligent, she caught on quickly to computer applications.

fellow Inmate, a hacker who did her time for

had initially bullied Kristin with the others, but after Kristin had stood up for her, she had warmed up and taught Kristin quite

know how to use it?” Rhett mistook her hesitation for unfamiliarity

expertly pulled up the task manager

stood alongside her, a surprised smile playing

strangely named process. “Have

looked like Rhett’s computer might

darkened, and he instructed York, “Call

go–to

the system logs and found unauthorized

breaches.

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

play along,” Rhett said, glancing at the clock. “York, cancel the morning. meeting. We’ll do it in the afternoon. Tell

carry out the

good idea of who was behind

instructed Kristin, asking her

FitzGerald,

contingency plan,” Rhett reassured

of alertness was endearing, a clear sign of a past that had taught her to be wary.

such sharp instincts

cheeks flushed with embarrassment, but she

seriousness.

a delivery guy, and went to the omice.

new assistant?” Granger joked, nudging Rhett as he set down

Don’t scare her,” Rhett

Granger nervously, instinctively moving

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

stammered, “Ah,

her and Rhett’s dealings supposed to be a secret?

warned, his frown

nodded, getting down to business. “Any idea who our

only one interested in sabotaging

Granger suggested, plugging his USB into the computer. “To snag a big fish,

know what he’s into,” Rhett

file,” Kristin said hesitantly, glancing guiltily at Rhett.

Turner.”

paused, not quite catching