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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?”

puzzled and thought, “What, am I invisible?” After

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

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

and the VP selection is

and hesitated, “We can’t put

Kristin’s abilities, but they were running out

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

foot soldiers. Kris, our priority is to oust Neal. If he stays, we all go,” York urged, his anxiety palpable, “Hoping to leverage their

cautiously at Rhett, “We’ll

Mr. FitzGerald would have

simply smiled, clearly understanding

Kristin, did you the wrong side of the bed?” York was near

wake up on

matter. If they couldn’t fire Neal, how could

FitzGerald can’t succeed without him. Everyone’s wary of him threatening to take the whole Project Management team with him.

Neal’s increasing audacity

did this relate to his resigning voluntarily?

from actually following him. We have to expose Neal’s ‘evidence‘ and make an example of

Rhett listened intently.

in the office, he helped Kristin open her parfait and poured her

water.

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could see, “Mr. FitzGerald, since when did Kristin start

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

“Do you

threat.

Want me to get you one too?” Rhett asked

vigorously, “No, that’s not

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

Rhett prompted Kristin to

Kristin paused, then spoke again, “If you move against the Haywood family, you’re sure to rile up Mr. Holcomb. Once Nicola is out,

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