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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caught on quickly to computer

who did her time for causing a company significant

stood up for her, she had warmed

hesitation for unfamiliarity

not that.” Kristin shook her head and expertly pulled up the task manager

alongside her, a surprised smile playing

to a strangely named

Rhett’s computer might have

he instructed York, “Call

their go–to cybersecurity

quickly checked the system logs and found unauthorized

breaches.

files,” Kristin urged, panic edging her

the clock. “York, cancel the morning. meeting. We’ll do it in the afternoon. Tell

carry

had a good idea of

instructed Kristin, asking her

worried. “Mr. FitzGerald, this is

We have a contingency plan,” Rhett reassured her, ruffling her

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

sharp instincts if she

but she focused on entering

seriousness.

within twenty minutes, disguised as a

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

her,” Rhett scolded, his brow furrowing in warning.

Granger nervously, instinctively moving away from the

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

stammered, “Ah, what?”

Weren’t her and Rhett’s dealings supposed to be a secret?

Rhett warned, his

business. “Any idea who our friend might

one interested in sabotaging the desert project,” Rhett said in a

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

into,” Rhett grumbled, clearly irritated.

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

Turner.”

not quite catching on.