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 on quickly to computer

who did her time for causing a company significant

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

hesitation for unfamiliarity with his computer

pulled up the task manager

her, a surprised smile playing on his

FitzGerald, this…” Kristin pointed to a strangely named process.

looked like Rhett’s computer might

he instructed York, “Call Granger.”

was their go–to cybersecurity expert.

quickly checked the system logs and found unauthorized login attempts and other

breaches.

FitzGerald, you should check for any missing important files,” Kristin urged, panic edging her voice. “Maybe we should call the

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

carry out

good idea of who was behind this.

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

FitzGerald, this is too

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

endearing, a clear sign of

never have developed such sharp instincts if

cheeks flushed with embarrassment, but she focused on entering the files

seriousness.

disguised as a delivery guy, and went

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

scare her,” Rhett scolded, his brow furrowing

Granger nervously, instinctively moving away from the strange

more respectful

stammered, “Ah,

her and Rhett’s dealings supposed to be a

Granger,” Rhett warned, his frown

business. “Any idea who our friend might

one interested in sabotaging the

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

don’t know what he’s into,” Rhett grumbled, clearly

on the file,” Kristin said hesitantly, glancing guiltily

Turner.”

quite