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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Intelligent, she caught on quickly to computer applications.

who did her time for causing

the others, but after Kristin had stood up for her, she had warmed up and taught Kristin quite

don’t know how to use it?” Rhett mistook her hesitation for unfamiliarity with

expertly pulled up the task manager to check for

playing on his lips at her

Kristin pointed to a strangely named

looked like Rhett’s computer

he

was their go–to cybersecurity expert.

logs and found unauthorized login attempts

breaches.

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

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

nodded, leaving to carry out the order.

good idea of

Kristin, asking her to input the final draft into

“Mr. FitzGerald, this is too

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

sense of alertness was endearing, a clear sign of a

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

but she focused

seriousness.

minutes, disguised as a delivery guy, and went to

assistant?” Granger joked, nudging

it off. Don’t scare her,” Rhett scolded, his brow

eyed Granger nervously, instinctively moving away from the

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

“Ah,

Rhett’s dealings supposed to

Rhett warned, his frown deepening.

business. “Any idea who

one interested in sabotaging

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

know what he’s into,” Rhett grumbled,

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

Turner.”

paused, not quite catching on.