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

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

Rhett mistook her hesitation for

head and expertly pulled up the task manager to

surprised smile playing on his lips at her

named process.

Rhett’s computer might have

and he instructed York, “Call Granger.”

their go–to

quickly checked the system logs and found unauthorized login attempts

breaches.

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

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

to carry out the order.

of who was

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

“Mr. FitzGerald,

Rhett reassured her, ruffling her hair

a clear sign of a past

sharp instincts

embarrassment, but she

seriousness.

as a delivery guy, and went to the omice.

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

scare her,” Rhett scolded, his

instinctively moving away

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

stammered, “Ah, what?”

and Rhett’s dealings supposed

Rhett warned, his frown deepening.

getting down to business. “Any idea who our friend

to be Vincent. He’s the only one interested in

his USB into the computer. “To snag a big fish, we

know what he’s into,” Rhett grumbled, clearly

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

Turner.”

not quite catching on.