Chapter 116


    As she watched Kristin and Rhett leave, Hertha’s expression turned sour.


    “Ms. Haywood…” Rhett’s secretary spoke softly.


    “I’ll wait here.” Hertha responded, her face quickly returning to an innocent smile. “I’ll have lunch with


    Rhett after his meeting.”


    She settled onto the couch, where she remained the entire morning.


    Her love for Rhett stretched back to childhood. Yet, Rhett never seemed to notice her. But Hertha had


    always known that Rhett would be hers somehow. By any means necessary, she’d ensure that he


    would marry her.


    The secretary nodded and exited the CEO’s office.


    Leaning back, Hertha was lost in thought. “How could I force Kristin out of thepany?”


    “Sirens! We need an ambnce!” Themotion outside pulled Hertha from her


    scheming.


    She stood up and grabbed someone passing by. “What happened?”


    “Mr. FitzGerald had an allergic reaction and he’s in shock!”


    Hertha went pale with worry and rushed towards the conference room. “Is the meeting over? How did


    he have an allergic reaction all of a sudden?”


    “Apparently, the new assistant didn’t know about Mr. FitzGerald’s peanut allergy and offered him a


    peanut brittle after the meeting.”


    Hertha frowned deeply. Kristin was a troublemaker!


    Hertha’s stride faltered, but then a sly smile tugged at the corners of her lips..


    With such a blunder, could Kristin even stay at thepany after this?


    “Ms. Haywood, don’t fret. The ambnce has arrived and Mr. FitzGerald is already on his way to the


    hospital,” the secretary reassured.


    Hertha nodded, her voice heavy with implication. “Randall, how long have you been


    with Rhett?”


    “This is my second year,” the secretary Randall promptly replied.


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    “Rhett is demanding. To be by his side for two years means he trusts you, second only to York. But this


    new assistant seems unreliable without a trustworthy degree or credentials. Now she has made Rhett


    allergic and he was even sent to the


    hospital. This is serious, isn’t it?”


    Randall hesitated before agreeing. “It is. A mistake like this during such an important meeting will be


    taken seriously. The board will hold Kristin ountable. They definitely emphasized Mr. FitzGerald’s


    allergy during training.”


    Poor Kristin was in hot water.


    “The chat group is blowing up. Nobody can save Kristin now. Mr. Hob is already on his way here.”


    Hertha widened her smile, “That’s right. We can’t have someone so careless around Rhett.”


    Tapping her cheek thoughtfully, Hertha asked, “Has Hob arrived?”


    “He’ll be here any moment,” Randall confirmed.


    “I think Rhett’s assistant should be someone professional to trust. I can’t trust anyone else with him. I


    should do it myself.” Hertha was ready to volunteer.


    “Absolutely, Ms. Haywood. You’re bound to be Mrs. FitzGerald soon. What’s better than being his


    assistant? It would intensify your rtionship with Mr. FitzGerald!” Randall caught on quickly. “When


    Mr. Hob arrives, I’ll make sure to rmend


    you.”


    Hertha nodded. “Once I join the FitzGerald family, I won’t forget to reward your loyalty.”


    “Ms. Haywood, your word is all I need,” Randall beamed.


    At Harborside Haven.


    Vincent, hoping to take credit for the work, arrived early at Harborside Haven with Nic, only to


    receive a call from thepany.


    “Kristin has caused a mess. She unknowingly gave Rhett peanut brittle.”


    Vincent stood abruptly, furrowing his brow. “Kristin gave Rhett peanut brittle?”


    This was a disaster…


    The board wouldn’t let Kristin off the hook.


    Rubbing his temples, Vincent stiffened suddenly, his subconscious filled with


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    concern for Kristin.


    He chuckled bitterly at his irony and was going mad.


    Back at Garner’s ce, Vincent had panicked at the sight of Kristin shing her wrists emotionlessly


    before him.


    His chest hurt.


    He couldn’t let go of Kristin even after all her mistakes.


    “Kristin gave Rhett peanut brittle?” Nic entered, herughter filled with glee. “Lisa, you’re brilliant.


    Now the board will have to take action against Kristin. We should strike while the iron’s hot. Kristin


    already has a record. We’ll insist that the training emphasized these points and use Kristin of


    deliberately endangering Rhett. We’ll call the police and get her locked up again.”


    Nic sat back, a cold huff escaping her.


    Kristin nearly sent Vincent to jail, and then Nic took revenge on Kristin.


    “Mom!” Vincent rushed over, snatching Nic’s phone. “What are you doing?”


    Nic was startled by his reaction. “What’s gotten into you?”


    “You let Lisa set Kristin up? Did Lisa fail to inform Kristin about Rhett’s allergy?” Vincent’s anxiety was


    palpable, his heart racing.


    Kristin might not survive back in jail.


    That day she attempted suicide, which wasn’t an act. Her eyes were void of life like a walking corpse


    without a soul.


    “I did it for you. Kristin dared to plot against you, dragging our names through the mud. Sending her to


    jail is letting her off easy,” Nic retorted coldly..


    If it weren’t for the stain of Vincent getting hauled off by the cops, would they be slumming it in


    Harborside Haven so early, hustling to wine and dine Eddie just to save face?


    Vincent clenched his fists and turned to leave.


    “Where are you going?” Nic was steeped in shock as she stared at Vincent.


    Had hepletely lost his mind?


    “I’m going back,” Vincent dered his intent to return.


    He could hurt Kristin but didn’t want to be the reason she’d end up behind bars


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    again.


    In truth, he regretted it the moment he stood in court five years ago, pointing the finger at Kristin for


    extortion.


    Kristin had just gazed at him, her eyes filled with shock and despair.


    His remorse was immediate. He wanted to retract his usation and flip–flopped, but Kristin


    confessed. She admitted she was a con artist in a hoarse voice and had been swindling money all


    along.


    It was Kristin who had sealed her fate and sent herself to prison. She’d been locked away for five


    years.


    During that time, he’d tried to visit her countless times, only to be rejected each and


    every time. He had his regrets.


    “Vincent! I’ve already set up a meeting with Eddie for you. If you dare walk out today. you’re no son of


    mine!” Nic darkened her face with fury at the thought of him rushing back to Silvergrove City. Had he


    lost his mind?


    “Vincent!” Nic couldn’t believe her eyes as he didn’t even nce back.


    Her son had gone mad again.


    For that bitch, he had already gone mad six years ago, locking himself in his room, refusing to eat or


    drink.


    If it hadn’t been for Ruby’spanionship coaxing him back to life. Nic would have thought Vincent


    might have starved himself over the bitch in distress!


    “Worthless!” she cursed in anger.


    For a woman, Vincent had defied Nic time and again.


    Kristin had be a problem that needed to be eradicated.