Chapter 176

“Kristin, I need to pull a couple of aces up my sleeve now that I’ve snagged the

vice–president spot.

Neal said with a chant navigate these waters without a couple of trusty lieutenants,”

Kristin nodded in agreement, “Piece of cake. Just let me know who you’re eyeing, and I’ll relay it to Mr. FitzGerald.”

“I’ve got my eye on Abby from Hospitality and Talbot from Project Management. They’ve both got the chops for a promotion.”

Neal’s grin was sly as a fox, and he playfully tousled Kristin’s hair, “And of course, once I’m firmly in the VP seat if you ever want to join my team, I can have a word with Mr.

FitzGerald for you.”

Kristin returned the smile, “Consider it done. I’ll bring you good news soon.”

Clutching her fingers tightly, Kristin turned away, her smile freezing on her face.

Abby from Hospitality, Talbot from Project Management, and one was Neal’s current fling, the other was Nicola and Vincent’s right–hand person.

Neal’s ‘loyalty‘ to Nicola and Vincent was unquestionable.

It appeared Nicola had something on Neal.

No wonder Rhett had said Neal was a liability. His situation was entirely different from that of Lisa.

Lost in thought, Kristin didn’t notice Rhett. He deliberately positioned himself for Kristin to bump into.

“Lost in a daydream?” Rhett whispered.

Kristin’s ears pricked up, and she looked at Rhett in astonishment, “Mr. FitzGerald?”

He was back.

“Yeah, got something for you.” On his way back, Rhett had picked up a coconut fruit parfait for Kristin.

Kristin stuttered, reaching for the parfait, “For me?”

“Do you see anyone

“What, am I invisible?” After years of loyalty, he’d never received a parfait from Rhett. This was

Mr. Holcomb has been trying

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had been calling non–stop, “With everything going

be out on bail soon, and the VP selection is just around the corner. We need to act fast, and as for Kristin…”

glanced at Kristin and hesitated, “We can’t put all our

they were running out

people: Abby from Hospitality and Talbot from Project Management. I want something solid, grounds for

Nicola and Neal’s pawns, but just foot soldiers. Kris, our priority is to oust Neal. If he

need to fire him. “Kristin glanced cautiously at Rhett,

would have him out before he knew

smiled, clearly

resign over a few minor slips? Kristin, did you the wrong side of the bed?” York was near

wake up on

was no laughing matter. If they couldn’t fire Neal, how could they

can’t function without him, that Mr. FitzGerald can’t succeed without him. Everyone’s wary of him threatening to take the whole Project Management team with him. That’s why he’s bold enough to bring his mistress and Nicola’s right–hand person into his inner

Neal’s increasing audacity meant their moment

How did this relate to

threat, so we need to be prepared in advance, to prevent the Project Management team from

Rhett listened intently.

open her

water.

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most oblivious could see, “Mr. FitzGerald, since when did Kristin

was then Kristin noticed, Rhett had bought her a water mug, identical to

“Do you

threat.

get you one too?”

head vigorously, “No,

What if he accidentally switched them one

prompted Kristin

Holcomb. Once Nicola is out,

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