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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?”

around, “Do you see

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

trying to reach you,” York

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

soon, and the VP selection is

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

doubting Kristin’s abilities, but they were running

Abby from Hospitality and Talbot from Project Management. I want something solid, grounds for immediate dismissal,”

already. They’re definitely Nicola 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 to leverage their little

to fire him. “Kristin glanced cautiously at Rhett, “We’ll wait for him to resign on his own.”

FitzGerald would have him out

simply smiled, clearly understanding

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

wake up on

Neal, how could they wait for him to

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

that Neal’s increasing audacity meant their moment was approaching.

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

Tomorrow at the 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.

Kristin open her parfait and poured her

water.

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see, “Mr. FitzGerald,

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

“Do you

threat.

with that? Want me to get you one too?” Rhett asked

head vigorously, “No, that’s

was terrifying. What if he accidentally

prompted Kristin to

Haywood family, you’re sure to rile up Mr. Holcomb. Once Nicola is out, giving her such a

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