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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

and thought, “What, am I invisible?” After years of loyalty, he’d

FitzGerald, Mr. Holcomb has been trying to reach

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

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

“We can’t put all our eggs

but they

Hospitality and Talbot from Project Management. I want something solid, grounds for

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

“Kristin glanced cautiously at Rhett, “We’ll wait for him to resign on

Neal submitted his resignation, Mr. FitzGerald would have him out before he knew what hit

smiled, clearly understanding

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

wake up on

was no laughing matter. If they couldn’t fire Neal, how could they wait

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

Neal’s increasing audacity meant their moment was

How did this relate to his

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

Rhett listened intently.

he helped Kristin open her parfait and poured

water.

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

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

“Do you

threat.

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

shook his head vigorously, “No, that’s

the same mug was terrifying. What if he accidentally switched them

Rhett prompted Kristin to

need to remind you…” Kristin paused, then spoke again, “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

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