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

fellow Inmate, a hacker who did her time

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

know how to use it?” Rhett mistook her hesitation for

Kristin shook her head and expertly pulled up

playing on

strangely named

Rhett’s computer might have been hacked.

he instructed York, “Call Granger.”

was their go–to cybersecurity expert.

system logs and found unauthorized login attempts and other

breaches.

FitzGerald, you should check for any missing important files,” Kristin urged, panic

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

carry out

of who was behind

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

worried. “Mr. FitzGerald,

fine. We have a contingency plan,” Rhett reassured

sign of a past that had taught her to

developed such sharp instincts if she had been a sheltered

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

seriousness.

arrived within twenty minutes, disguised as a delivery guy, and went to the omice.

beautiful new assistant?” Granger joked, nudging Rhett as

Rhett scolded, his brow

eyed Granger nervously, instinctively moving away from the strange

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

stammered, “Ah, what?”

Rhett’s dealings supposed

warned, his

business. “Any idea who our

in sabotaging the desert project,” Rhett said in

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 system without him catching

know what he’s into,” Rhett grumbled,

the file,” Kristin said hesitantly, glancing guiltily at

Turner.”

paused, not quite