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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?”

“Do you see

come to find Rhett, stood there puzzled and thought, “What, am I invisible?” After

FitzGerald, Mr. Holcomb has been trying to reach you,” York said,

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Holcomb had been calling non–stop, “With everything going on with Nicola,

was worried, “Nicola’s going to be out on bail soon, and the VP selection is just around

at Kristin and hesitated, “We can’t put all our eggs in one basket.”

abilities, but they were running out of time.

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

and Neal’s pawns, but just foot soldiers. Kris, our priority is to oust Neal. If he stays, we all go,” York urged, his anxiety palpable, “Hoping

glanced cautiously at Rhett, “We’ll wait for him to resign on his

Mr. FitzGerald would have him out before he knew what hit

clearly understanding Kristin’s

slips? Kristin,

wake up on

fire Neal, how could they wait

and explained in a low voice, “Neal’s gotten cocky lately, thinking the company 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

Neal’s increasing audacity meant their moment was approaching.

didn’t get it. How did this relate to his

the Project Management team from actually following him. We have to expose Neal’s ‘evidence‘ and

Rhett listened intently.

in the office, he helped Kristin open her parfait and

water.

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

had bought her a water mug, identical

“Do you

threat.

get you one too?” Rhett asked with a

his head vigorously, “No, that’s not necessary.”

What if he accidentally switched them one day?

on,” Rhett prompted

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

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