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 applications.

hacker who did her time for

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

her hesitation for unfamiliarity with his computer system and returned to show her.

her head and expertly pulled

smile playing on his lips

this…” Kristin pointed to a strangely named process.

looked like Rhett’s computer might have been

expression darkened, and he instructed York, “Call

was their go–to

checked the system logs and found unauthorized login attempts and other

breaches.

should check for any missing important files,” Kristin urged, panic edging her voice.

the morning. meeting. We’ll do it

to carry

had a good idea of who was behind

system,” Rhett instructed Kristin, asking her to

“Mr. FitzGerald, this

have a contingency plan,” Rhett reassured her,

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

instincts if she had been a sheltered heiress.

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

seriousness.

minutes, disguised as a delivery guy, and

new assistant?” Granger joked, nudging Rhett as he set down his

Rhett

Granger nervously, instinctively moving away

with a more respectful tone. “Hey,

stammered, “Ah, what?”

dealings supposed to

Rhett warned,

down to business. “Any idea who our

in sabotaging the desert project,” Rhett said in a low

Create a new file with an enticing topic,” Granger suggested, plugging his USB into the computer.

into,” Rhett grumbled,

said hesitantly, glancing guiltily

Turner.”

paused, not quite