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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?”

glanced around, “Do you see anyone

stood there puzzled and thought, “What, am I invisible?” After years of loyalty, he’d never received a parfait from Rhett.

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

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

bail soon, and the VP selection is just around the corner. We need to act fast, and

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

they were

I need dirt on two people: Abby from Hospitality and Talbot from Project Management.

already. They’re definitely Nicola and Neal’s pawns, but just foot soldiers. Kris, our priority is to oust Neal. If he stays,

at Rhett, “We’ll wait for him to

resignation, Mr. FitzGerald would have him out before he

smiled, clearly understanding

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

wake up on

no laughing matter. If they couldn’t fire Neal, how could they wait for him to

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

audacity meant their moment was

How did this

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 Neal’s ‘evidence‘

Rhett listened intently.

helped Kristin open her parfait and poured her

water.

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see, “Mr. FitzGerald, since when

her a water mug, identical to his, looking like a matching set.

“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

prompted Kristin

sure to rile up Mr. Holcomb. Once Nicola is out, giving her such a

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