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

wasn’t a pro, but she had learned from a fellow Inmate, a hacker who did her time for causing a company significant financial loss through illegal

initially bullied Kristin with the others, but after Kristin had stood up for

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

expertly pulled up the task manager to check for suspicious

a surprised smile playing on his lips

named process.

like Rhett’s computer might have been

he instructed York,

their go–to cybersecurity expert.

the system logs and found unauthorized login attempts

breaches.

files,” Kristin urged, panic edging her voice. “Maybe we should call the police.”

the clock. “York, cancel the morning. meeting. We’ll do it in the afternoon. Tell them I need to finalize the SandStone Project

leaving to carry out the order.

a good idea of

Rhett instructed Kristin, asking her to input the

“Mr. FitzGerald, this is too

Rhett

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

instincts if

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

seriousness.

arrived within twenty minutes, disguised as a delivery guy, and

beautiful new assistant?” Granger joked,

off. Don’t scare her,” Rhett scolded,

nervously, instinctively moving away

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

“Ah,

honey? Weren’t her and Rhett’s dealings supposed to be

Granger,” Rhett warned, his frown deepening.

nodded, getting down to business. “Any idea

He’s the only one interested in sabotaging the desert project,” Rhett said in a

with an enticing topic,” Granger suggested, plugging his USB into the computer.

into,” Rhett grumbled, clearly

file,” Kristin said hesitantly, glancing guiltily at

Turner.”

paused, not quite catching