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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Being naturally Intelligent, she caught on

fellow Inmate, a hacker who did her time for causing a company significant

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

her hesitation for unfamiliarity with his computer system and returned to

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

smile playing on his lips

pointed to a strangely named process. “Have you opened any suspicious programs?”

like Rhett’s computer

darkened, and he instructed York,

was their go–to cybersecurity

checked the system logs and found unauthorized login attempts and other

breaches.

any missing important files,” Kristin urged,

cancel the morning. meeting. We’ll do it

leaving to carry out the

good idea of who was behind

Kristin, asking her to input the final draft into the computer.

FitzGerald, this is too risky.”

contingency plan,” Rhett reassured her, ruffling

sense of alertness was endearing, a clear sign of

such sharp instincts if

embarrassment, but she

seriousness.

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

did we hire a beautiful new assistant?” Granger joked, nudging Rhett as he set down

Rhett scolded, his

eyed Granger nervously, instinctively moving away from the

himself with a more respectful tone. “Hey, you must be Rhett’s

“Ah,

Rhett’s dealings supposed

Rhett warned, his frown deepening.

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

interested in

enticing topic,” Granger suggested, plugging his USB into

he’s into,” Rhett grumbled, clearly irritated.

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

Turner.”

not quite