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

learned from a fellow Inmate, a hacker who did her time

with the others, but after Kristin had stood up for

use it?” Rhett mistook her hesitation for unfamiliarity with his computer system and returned

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

playing

this…” Kristin pointed to a strangely named

like Rhett’s computer might have been

expression darkened, and he instructed York, “Call

was their go–to

checked the system logs and

breaches.

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

along,” Rhett said, glancing at the clock. “York, cancel the morning. meeting. We’ll do it in the afternoon.

leaving to carry out the order.

had a good idea of who

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

hesitated, worried. “Mr. FitzGerald, this is

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

of a

would never have developed such sharp instincts if she had been

embarrassment, but she focused on

seriousness.

disguised as a delivery guy,

Granger joked, nudging Rhett as he set down his delivery bag.

Rhett scolded, his brow

Granger nervously, instinctively moving away from the

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

“Ah, what?”

and Rhett’s dealings supposed

Granger,” Rhett warned, his

down to business. “Any idea who

be Vincent. He’s the only one interested in sabotaging the desert project,” Rhett said in

with something he can’t resist. Create a new file with an enticing topic,” Granger suggested, plugging his USB into the computer. “To snag a big fish, we need to hack his

he’s into,” Rhett

my name on the file,” Kristin said hesitantly,

Turner.”

not quite catching on.