When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 187

ett seemed to have anticipated Holcomb’s move, leaning back in his chair with an air of nonchalance

been running on fumes lately, so it’s really something that my old man wants to give me a break. Poor Vincent, he’s got his work cut out for him.”

With a casual smile, Rhett signed his name on the resignation letter that York had brought over.

“But as for someone who’s resigned, without my signature, getting back in is going to be a whole different bali game,” Rhett said, throwing down the gauntlet to Holcomb.

Nicola knew all too well that after Rhett’s signature, anyone wishing to be rehired would have to go through HR’s rigorous vetting process.

Rhett, so sure of himself, would never allow Neal to return to the fold.

Even if Neal did, it certainly wouldn’t be in his former position.

“Rhett, you should really take some time off and rest up. The company will run just fine without you,” Vincent said, brimming with confidence

Rhett raised an eyebrow and stood up, adjusting his wristwatch. “I’m out.”

Kristin and York exchanged anxious glances before hurrying after Rhett “Mr. FitzGerald…”

“Cancel all my appointments, except for the Influx Enterprise wedding banquet,” Rhett instructed Kristin after a glance. “Tell our partners I’ve come down with something”

Kristin took a deep breath. “Mr. FitzGerald. Are you giving Vincent a chance on purpose? What if he…”

“He’s got to have the chops for it.” Rhett said with a scornful laugh

“York, you stay and handle the fallout Kristin and I are taking a break” As they entered the elevator, Rhett looked completely at ease, even a bit smug

York was confused. “Why does Kristin get time off too?”

“My personal assistant is supposed to handle my personal life. You’ve got a broader remit, so step up.” Rhett blocked York from the elevator and shut the door

Kristin was flustered, looking anxiously at Rhett “Mr. FitzGerald, are you sure about this?”

“Everything’s arranged,” Rhett checked the time. “Starting now, you don’t have to worry about a thing. Just enjoy the vacation with me

“Huh?” Kristin was flustered. “The Influx heiress wedding is in

“We’ll head out early, have some fun.” Rhett had planned everything in advance

Still in a daze, Kristin followed Rhett out of the elevator.

It seemed like it wasn’t Nicola playing Rhett, but Rhett playing Nicola and Vincent

“Mr. FitzGerald… Did you foresee Mr. Holcomb giving you time off?” Kristin ventured cautiously.

Rhett was in high spirits, having dealt with the thorn in his side, Neal, and now looking forward to a holiday with Kristin Things couldn’t be better

“He’s warning me that if I don’t play ball, I’ll be on permanent vacation,” Rhett understood Holcomb’s message. But this was exactly what Rhett wanted

Kristin hesitated. “Can York handle everything on his own?”

Rhett frowned, pinning Kristin against the car door. “You’re my personal asaletant, why worry

…I’m just womed Vincent might collude with our partners while you’re away… Kristin feared Vincent might seize everything Rhett had in his absence,

First, he’d need the ability, Rhett said, opening the car door for Kristin and helping her buckle up. “Second, you don’t seem very confident in your man.”

Kristin clutched the seatbelt nervously, at a loss for words.

“What’s mine, no one can take…” Rhett leaned on the seat with one hand, smiling as he spoke again. “And what can be taken, I don’t care for.”

Kristin’s gaze was fixed on Rhett, and for a moment, she found it hard to look away.

“Pack up, we’re flying out today,” Rhett said, starting the car and heading home.

Kristin realized that Rhett was in a hurry to leave, knowing that any delay might give Holcomb a reason to call him back.

“Today?” Kristin was shocked. “Summer…”

“Don’t worry, I’ve taken care of everything with Summer,” Rhett said, his smile hinting at cunning.

got it Rhett had this whole thing planned out days ago. Now, she could

Taking a deep breath, Kristin finally got it truly take it easy.

If Kristin wasn’t mistaken, within three days, the FitzGerald Group’s top brass and board of directors would be in an uproar.

Rhett had likely left Vincent with a host of problems that were difficult to solve and prone to error. Once Vincent stumbled, Holcomb would realize that, for now, the FitzGerald Group couldn’t do without Rhett.

Indeed, Rhett hadn’t reached his position by being easy to outmaneuver.

worried, even sweating bullets for him

Kristin had arrived at the resort hotel from

off his phone for the flight and only turned it back

I’ll check us in, you can relax in the lounge for a bit,” Kristin

embrace,

nervous “oh,” realizing that abroad…

a

she responded with natural smiles and fluent replies. Rhett

her own regret. Whenever Rhett considered the stellar achievements

an appeal,”

momentarily not comprehending.

proves you’re innocent, and evidence that someone deliberately kept you from being released these past five

with the lawyer already til be a long process, but our chances of winning get your exoneration, we’ll head to the Department of Education, finish

Rhett, unable to

the lengths he’d gone to

she got on

lifted his hand to her head to take

so forward, and she

health, she had spent days teaching Kristin about… adult intimacy tips, instructing her

made Kristin’s ears burn with

topics one could

against the wall, the tiles chilling her and

tease, deliberately

her arms to hang around his neck.

the initiative and kissed

lessons… She said men’s

voice

hotly, her words teasing at Rhett’s

remember, no mercy later. Not even if you

into Rhett’s embrace, drifting off into a deep slumber until

already freshened up, sat on the

noticed they were swollen.

raspy from

Kristin felt the sting of injustice.

Rhett murmured, giving Kristin’s chin a gentle squeeze

so

you know how to swim?”

eyes sparkled with excitement.

a swimmer–she had set a little record in diving, she

Rhett commented, rising to sit on the nearby couch, waiting for Kristin to change into

cheeks flushed with embarrassment. The way Rhett was treating her… it was as if he

child.

Kristin was starting to realize, with some amazement, that Rhett seemed to

alone, he enjoyed making her laugh, he liked holding her hand.

as if they were a couple, madly

by her own thoughts, leaving her

Rhett. She shouldn’t get ahead of

got out of bed, freshened up, and slipped into her

it. Her porcelain skin, reminiscent of alabaster, complemented the white

swimsuit, frowned upon seeing her dressed and stood up to drape a bathrobe over her. “I don’t

managed to say: “Then

really wanted to go.

embrace

you know I could dive?” Kristin asked, her

offering

those photos and videos that Vincent had kept–a trove of memories that made Rhett seethe with jealousy yet yearn to

part of a private estate, not too crowded but filled with the wealthy

filled

sunbathing–it was quite the

was applying

felt uneasy. Rhett was nowhere to

man tried speaking in English, thinking she might not

with a radiant smile. His features were eye–catching, dressed in just swim trunks and showing off a

still thought Rhett was the most attractive, considering all the women who

beautiful?” the man asked,

her head, about to

deep

looking at Rhett. “What

brow furrowed, not finding the situation coincidental at all.

you know him?”

of the Lewis family, and Hanson’s younger

nodded in surprise. “No wonder