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

Chapter 222

Outside, York was frantically pressing the doorbell and calling on his phone

However, Rhett was having none of it, playing deal on purpose

“Mr. Holcomb, please calm down. I’m right outside knocking on the door. Mr. Rholt seems not to be home, I will get ahold of him, just stay calm,” York pleaded into his phone, barely restraining himself from cursing out Holcomb for being such a stubborn old mile

Holcomb was clearly playing hardball, threatening Rhett with his shares and the CEO position. He gave Rhett an ultimatum, show up in the boardron within half an hour or face a board led ousting from his role,

*Mr. Rhett, where are you? York hung up the call, nearly in tears.

This was not the right time for any of this, especially with Rhett suddenly announcing his relationship on Twitter.

Unable to reach Rhett, York had no choice but to call Kristin.

Meanwhile, Kristin was feeling anxious, about to answer the phone when it rang.

“So noisy,” Rhett playfully trapped Kristin, preventing her from picking up the call.

Kristin was at a loss with Rhett. “Mr. Fitzgerald, It’s York. What if it’s something urgent?”

“What urgent matter could he possibly have that’s more important than me?” Rhett pulled Kristin closer, entangling her in his embrace like an octopus. “Let’s get some sleep.”

“Mr. Fitzgerald…” Kristin’s voice was hoarse.

“From tomorrow on, stop calling me Mr. Fitzgerald,” Rhett joked.

He had surely angered Holcomb today, and Holcomb was likely to strip him of his CEO title for sure.

“Mr. Fitzgerald…” Kristin looked at Rhett in alarm, “We should go to the office now, just to buy some time, okay?”

“Don’t worry about it,” Rhett said with firm resolve.

Kristin felt a pang of empathy for him.

Just how disappointed must he be with Holcomb to choose such a defiant path?

She didn’t ask further questions. Her heart was in turmoil, not knowing whether Rhett had a plan or an exit strategy.

“Ding.” Kristin’s phone vibrated with a text message.

It was a termination

to fire her as a warning

a termination notice,” Kristin

opened his eyes, his gaze

York and head back

out of bed, Kristin prepared a

employee without cause will have repercussions. I’ll file for labor arbitration, sue them,” Rhett leaned back on the headboard with a smirk, as if he had no ties left to the Fitzgerald Group.

arbitration. So, Mr. Fitzgerald, can you go to the office now? Kristin sighed. She could not imagine Rhett needed

enduring in silence for many years, ever since his mother passed

could he give up over something as

reason to give up what rightfully belonged to him.

you call me?”

she picked

that.” Rhett played with the ring on his finger, a subtle

but she

motivated.” Rhett spun the ring on his finger, speaking with feigned melancholy, “To wear

heart raced. With everything going on, how could he be so utterly calm?

out of the company, what

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fingers stiffened, and he sat up straight. “Didn’t

York’s frantic shouts

uninitiated, it might sound like a

come

amused and sorry for York. She had to coax Rhett first, “Honey…”

scorch your tongue?” Rhett raised an eyebrow,

Kustin braved herself to

it, it didn’t feel as awkward as she had imagined. In fact, it was

to be sacred, but those scoundrels have made a mockery of it

he stood up and

ease Kristin’s worries, he decided to confront the Haywood

hold off Holcomb for now. It doesn’t matter if you step

claim illness”

smile playing on his lips, “You underestimate how ruthless Holcomb can

matter.” Kristin clenched her fists, “I