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 using the HR department to fire her as

a termination notice,” Kristin whispered.

eyes, his

head back to the office,”

of bed, Kristin prepared a fresh suit and tie

repercussions. I’ll file for labor arbitration, sue them,” Rhett leaned back on the headboard with a smirk, as if he

now? Kristin sighed. She could not imagine Rhett needed pushing to go to his own

enduring in silence for

he give up over something

shouldn’t let her be the reason to give up what

you call me?”

as she picked up the suit, “Rhett.”

that.” Rhett played with the ring

face flushed, but she

won’t go. I’m not motivated.” Rhett spun the ring on his finger, speaking with feigned melancholy, “To wear a ring and not have

With everything going on, how could he be so utterly

kicked out of the company, what would

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Anat murmured, the

stiffened, and he sat up straight. “Didn’t catch that?

shouts

uninitiated, it might sound like

come

fought back a laugh, feeling both amused and sorry for York. She

raised an eyebrow, pulling Kristin into his embrace, “Didn’t

herself to speak

as awkward as she had imagined. In

tightened his embrace, kissing Kristin’s forehead, “Marriage is supposed to be

and

ease Kristin’s worries, he decided to confront the

matter if you step down as CEO

claim illness”

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

Kristin clenched her fists, “I have a

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