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?”

around, “Do you see

invisible?” After years of loyalty,

Mr. Holcomb has been trying to reach you,”

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had been calling non–stop, “With everything going on with Nicola, he’s been preoccupied,

and the VP selection is just around

glanced at Kristin and hesitated, “We can’t

doubting Kristin’s abilities, but they were

from Project Management. I want something solid, grounds for immediate dismissal,” Kristin said

priority is to oust Neal. If he stays, we all go,” York urged,

glanced cautiously at Rhett, “We’ll

resignation, Mr. FitzGerald would have

clearly understanding Kristin’s

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

Rhett 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 right–hand person into his inner circle.”

Neal’s increasing audacity meant their moment was

get it. How did this relate to his

from actually following him. We have to expose

Rhett listened intently.

her parfait and poured her a warm glass of

water.

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Even the most oblivious could see, “Mr.

water mug, identical

“Do you

threat.

Want me to get

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

the same mug was terrifying. What if he accidentally

Rhett prompted Kristin to

“If you move against the Haywood family, you’re sure to rile up Mr. Holcomb. Once Nicola is out, giving her such a ‘gift‘ is like a slap in her face. I’m worried she might play dirty

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