Chapter 124


    “Kristin, get out here now! Are you for real, Kristin? How can you even show your face at FitzGerald


    Group? What right do you have to be here? Get out!”


    Ruby’s voice echoed through the corridors, loud and abrasive, her privilege as Vincent’s fiancée acting


    like a shield against any attempt to silence her. The executives and security staff, knowing well enough


    not to cross her, kept their distance.


    Everyone at FitzGerald Group was well aware of Ruby’s frail health, a ticking time. bomb no one dared


    to provoke. If she were to faint from a confrontation, nobody wanted to be held ountable for that


    kind of drama.


    Inside her office, Kristin sat on the edge of her seat, her fingers interlocked tightly, betraying her


    anxiety.


    She nced up at Rhett several times, but he seemedpletely oblivious to themotion,


    engrossed in his work.


    Yet it was clear Ruby wouldn’t stop until she saw Kristin.


    “Mr. FitzGerald… Ruby is disrupting your work. I should go…” Kristin began, her voice tinged with fear.


    She was worried Rhett might see her as a constant source of trouble.


    “York can handle it,” Rhett said without looking up, gesturing for Kristin toe over. “Come here.”


    “Oh.” Kristin quickly rose and moved to Rhett’s side.


    “Here’s a list from Lisa. Deal with this person, Neal.” Rhett circled a name on a paper. He was the


    director of the Investment Division at FitzGerald Group.


    Neal, a 48–year–old, was one of Hob’s most trusted men. Despite Hob no longer being


    involved in the day–to–day, his influence still loomedrge over the


    If Rhett wanted to sideline Hob, he needed to rece his loyalists. With Neal being under his


    direct jurisdiction in the Investment Division, he was a significant obstacle.


    “Lisa’s list? That means Neal is one of Nic’s, whichplicates things.” Kristin pondered, holding


    the list. “He’s been with thepany for ages. I’ve looked into the heads of departments. Neal’s a


    charmer, well–liked around here. It’s not easy to find


    12.06


    Chapter 124


    any dirt on him.”


    “Is it too tough?” Rhett leaned back in his chair, wondering if he’d given Kristin too big a task for


    starters.


    Kristin was nervous but also felt a sense of tion. Rhett was entrusting her with a major yer right


    off the bat, which meant he had faith in her abilities. “Not at all. Just need some time.”


    Rhett observed her for a moment, then smiled. “You stutter less when you’re focused, huh?”


    Kristin flushed with embarrassment at his teasing. “May…maybe.”


    “Got any ideas? Need my help with anything?” Rhett was curious to hear her n.


    “I need to dig into his personal life first and do some investigating.” Kristin admitted, hoping Rhett could


    assist since she had no means to hire a private investigator.


    “Here’s everything we have on him.” Rhett handed over Neal’s dossier.


    Kristin looked at Rhett, surprised. He had been nning to move against Neal for quite some time.


    “York gathered this, but he’s not equipped to handle it from here,” Rhett said, not to belittle York, but


    acknowledging his limitations to merely uncovering Neal’s personal activities.


    “Each to their strength. York has his talents. We need to work together to finish the job,” Kristin said


    nervously, taking the dossier back to her desk to study it.


    Rhett watched her, pensively twirling a pen in his hand. He had indeed found a gem.


    “At 2:30 PM sharp, we leave for the airport. Got everything you need for the trip?” Rhett asked,


    concerned Kristin might not be ready for her first business trip.


    “Mr. FitzGerald, everything is prepared. Your suit has been sent ahead to the hotel. They’ll press it


    there. The ties and watches I picked out have options, in case you want to switch,” Kristin reported,


    standing up with the eagerness of a student presenting homework.


    Checking the time, she continued, “The gift for Eddie has also been shipped. You can head straight to


    the meeting once you arrive.”


    “Mr. FitzGerald…” York interrupted, stepping inside after taking a deep breath. “Ms. Vincent’s fiancée is


    causing a scene outside.”


    12:06


    Chapter 124


    Rhett ignored York, more interested in whether Kristin had prepared her essentials. “What gift did you


    get for Eddie?”


    “Fresh king crab…” Kristin had researched Eddie’s preferences thoroughly.


    Rhett dropped his pen onto the desk with a tter. “Excuse me?”


    King crab? Did Eddie look like he was short on king crab?


    “You got Eddie king crab?” York was astonished. “Look, you might think it’s a delicacy, but let me


    handle this. There’s still time.”


    York sounded disappointed, having expected something impressive from Kristin.


    Rhett just smiled, saying nothing.


    Kristin wanted to exin, but she couldn’t find the words.


    “Mr. FitzGerald, Ruby is having a meltdown and no one dares approach her.” York added, looking


    helplessly at Rhett.


    “I’ll… I’ll take care of it,” Kristin said, guiltily making her way outside. She couldn’t fathom why Ruby had


    such a vendetta against her, causing such turmoil at the


    Rhett gave York a sharp look and followed Kristin out.


    “Kristin, you’ve already stolen twenty years of my life. What more do you want? Will you never let me


    be? What will it take for you to leave FitzGerald Group and stay away from my boyfriend?” Ruby yelled,


    her emotions running high as Kristin appeared.


    Kristin stood there, lost and bewildered, while onlookers whispered among


    themselves.


    Ever since Kristin had joined thepany, it had never been short of drama.


    “Ruby!” rence and Vincent came rushing over, desperately trying to calm her down. “Ruby, stop this


    madness. Let’s go home. I’ll exin everything, okay?”


    Vincent wrapped his arms around Ruby, whispering words offort. “Don’t get worked up. I’ll exin


    everything once we get back.”


    Ruby was fiery as she stared at Kristin. “Do I need to get on my knees and beg you? For twenty years,


    you’ve lived in my house, stolen my identity and reaped the benefits of the best education and the best


    life. But me? Do you have any clue what kind of hell I’ve been through? Do you even know what


    Garner did to me?”


    12:06


    Tears streaming down her face, Ruby shouted out her years of anguish, using Kristin of every


    imaginable sin.


    This is from N?velDrama.Org.


    “You’ve stolen my life and my boyfriend. How much more of me do you want to destroy?”


    Kristin stood there silently, letting Ruby vent her fury.


    “Vinny, what does Kristin want from me, huh? Does she want me dead?” Ruby cried uncontrobly,


    turning to jump out of the window.


    rence quickly grabbed Ruby, holding her back, and shot Vincent an angry look. “Do something!”


    Looking visibly annoyed, Vincent rubbed his temples. After a moment, he turned to Kristin. “Apologize


    to Ruby. Get her to forgive you.


    Kristin didn’t say a word and just stared at Vincent.


    Vincent looked away, exasperated. “You owe her more than you can ever repay. If someone has to die,


    it should be you. Apologize to her.”


    “Are you serious?” Rhett leaned against the door frame,zily adjusting his tie.


    What aplete idiot Vincent is, he thought.