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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

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

Holcomb has been trying to reach

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calling non–stop, “With everything going on

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

they

need dirt on two people: Abby from Hospitality and Talbot from Project Management. I want something solid, grounds for immediate dismissal,” Kristin

soldiers. Kris, our priority is to oust Neal. If he stays, we all go,” York urged, his anxiety

“Kristin glanced cautiously at Rhett, “We’ll

would have him out before he knew what hit him.

clearly understanding

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

wake up on

If they couldn’t fire Neal, how could they

looked at 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

Neal’s increasing audacity meant their moment was

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

in advance, to prevent the Project Management team from actually following him. We have to expose Neal’s ‘evidence‘ and make an example of those who need to be made an example of,” Kristin said

Rhett listened intently.

Kristin open her parfait and poured her

water.

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glass. Even the most oblivious could see, “Mr. FitzGerald,

Kristin noticed, Rhett had bought her a water mug, identical to his, looking like a matching

“Do you

threat.

Want me to get you one too?” Rhett

his head vigorously, “No, that’s not

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

Rhett prompted Kristin to

rile up Mr. Holcomb. Once

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