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“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?”

you see anyone else here?”

invisible?” After years of loyalty, he’d never received a parfait from Rhett. This

Holcomb has been trying to

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non–stop, “With everything going on with Nicola, he’s been preoccupied, but…”

bail soon, and the VP selection is just around the corner. We need

and hesitated, “We can’t put all our eggs

but they were running out of time.

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

Nicola and Neal’s pawns, but just foot soldiers. Kris, our priority is to oust Neal. If he stays, we all go,” York

at Rhett, “We’ll

resignation, Mr. FitzGerald would have him out

simply smiled, clearly understanding Kristin’s plan.

Neal to resign over a few minor slips? Kristin, did you the

wake up on

no laughing matter. If they couldn’t fire Neal, how could they wait for him to resign?

thinking the company can’t function without him, that Mr. FitzGerald can’t succeed without him. Everyone’s wary

audacity meant their moment was approaching.

How did this

latest, Mr. FitzGerald will receive his resignation threat, so we need to be prepared in advance, to prevent the Project Management team from actually following him. We have to expose

Rhett listened intently.

the office, he helped Kristin open her parfait and poured her a warm

water.

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glass. Even the most oblivious could see, “Mr. FitzGerald, since when did Kristin start using the same mug as you?”

Kristin noticed, Rhett had bought her a water mug, identical

“Do you

threat.

to get

shook his head vigorously, “No,

the same mug was terrifying. What if he accidentally switched them one day? Rhett might just go

on,” Rhett prompted Kristin to continue.

rile up Mr. Holcomb. Once Nicola is out, giving her such a ‘gift‘ is like

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