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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naturally Intelligent, she caught

pro, but she had learned from a fellow Inmate, a hacker who did

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

it?” Rhett mistook her hesitation for unfamiliarity

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

a surprised smile playing on his lips at

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

like Rhett’s computer might have been hacked.

expression darkened, and he instructed York, “Call

go–to

logs and found

breaches.

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

We’ll do it in the afternoon. Tell them I need to finalize the SandStone

leaving to carry

good idea of who was

Rhett instructed Kristin, asking her to input the final draft

“Mr. FitzGerald,

have a contingency plan,” Rhett reassured her, ruffling her hair affectionately.

clear sign of a past that had

would never have developed such sharp instincts if she had been a sheltered heiress.

but she focused

seriousness.

within twenty minutes, disguised as a delivery guy, and

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

her,” Rhett scolded,

Granger nervously, instinctively moving away from the strange man.

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

stammered, “Ah,

dealings supposed to be a

warned, his

getting down to business. “Any idea

only one interested in

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

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

on the file,” Kristin said hesitantly, glancing

Turner.”

not quite catching on.