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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

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

trying to reach you,” York said,

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everything going on with

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

can’t

abilities, but they were running out of time.

dirt on two people: Abby from Hospitality and Talbot from Project

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,”

glanced cautiously at Rhett, “We’ll wait for

FitzGerald would have him out before

simply smiled, clearly

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

wake up on

they couldn’t fire Neal,

that Mr. FitzGerald can’t succeed without him. Everyone’s wary of him threatening to take the whole

increasing audacity meant their

How did this relate to his resigning voluntarily?

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‘ and make an example of those who need to be made an example of,” Kristin said

Rhett listened intently.

Kristin open her

water.

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could see, “Mr. FitzGerald,

bought her a water mug, identical to his, looking like a

“Do you

threat.

a problem with that? Want me to get

head vigorously, “No,

he accidentally switched them one day? Rhett might

on,” Rhett prompted Kristin to

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‘

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