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

Inmate, a hacker who did her time for causing a company significant financial loss through illegal system breaches.

Kristin had stood up for

her hesitation for unfamiliarity with his computer system and returned

head and expertly pulled

surprised smile playing

this…” Kristin pointed to a strangely named process.

like Rhett’s computer might

he instructed York,

go–to cybersecurity

logs and found unauthorized login

breaches.

urged, panic edging her

rush. Let’s play along,” Rhett said, glancing at the clock. “York, cancel the morning. meeting. We’ll do it in the afternoon. Tell them I need to finalize the SandStone Project first thing.”

nodded, leaving to carry out

had a good idea of who was behind this.

Rhett instructed Kristin, asking her to input the

worried. “Mr. FitzGerald, this

fine. We have a contingency plan,” Rhett reassured

was endearing, a clear sign of a past that had

would never have developed such sharp instincts if she had

embarrassment, but she

seriousness.

arrived within twenty minutes, disguised as a delivery guy,

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

her,” Rhett scolded, his brow

eyed Granger nervously, instinctively moving

she was, Granger corrected himself with a more respectful tone. “Hey, you must be Rhett’s honey, Kristin. I’m Granger.”

“Ah,

Rhett’s dealings supposed to be

warned, his

getting down to business. “Any idea who our

He’s the only one interested in sabotaging the

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

know what he’s into,” Rhett

name on the file,” Kristin said

Turner.”

quite