Chapter 419
Michael adjusted his designer suit with an air of superiority. He said, “Andrew, I’m done playing games with a nobody like you. Watch yourself–if you’re foolish enough to side with Lauren, I might have to eliminate you along with her.”
With a contemptuous smirk, Michael led his group of executives through the corporate entrance.
Marcus, who was the last to leave, looked at Andrew with a sympathetic smile. “Didn’t I tell you to stop coming to see Ms. Rhodes? You not only showed up openly but also challenged our CEO–aren’t you just digging your own grave?”
He was particularly concerned about Andrew’s bold declaration to take Michael’s position.
Marcus felt that Andrew was still naive about how the real world worked. With Michael’s current position, all it would take was a nod of his head for his lackeys to destroy this young deputy chief’s life.
“Thanks for trying to help back there, Mr. Chapman,” Andrew said with a smile.
Marcus waved his hand dismissively. “I did what I could, but that’s all I can do. Dr. Lloyd, please don’t provoke Michael–from what I know, he can be quite ruthless.”
“I’m not provoking him–I’m going to deal with him,” Andrew replied firmly.
Marcus hesitated before speaking again. “Dr. Lloyd, you have a promising future ahead of you. I think there’s no need to fight a losing battle against Mr. Rhodes.”
“Also, Ms. Rhodes has returned to the corporation, but her situation isn’t great. Anyone who dares to support her will face Michael’s wrath,” Marcus added meaningfully before entering Rhodes Corporation.
Andrew stood there, smiling to himself. Marcus was a decent person who genuinely meant well, which was rare for a chance acquaintance.
What Marcus did not know was that when Andrew said he would deal with Michael, he meant he would make Michael unrecognizable even to his own parents.
Under the hostile gazes of several security guards, Andrew casually entered the corporate building and took the elevator to Lauren’s office on the 12th floor.
When Andrew entered, Lauren was discussing pending work with her secretary, Eunice, and her face lit up with surprise and joy.
She asked, “Dr. Lloyd, what brings you here?”
Andrew placed a bouquet of red roses he had bought on the way on her desk. “I was worried, so I came to check on you personally. I hope I’m not disturbing you, Ms. Rhodes.”
Lauren smiled gracefully as she picked up the flowers. “They smell wonderful–thank you for the roses, Dr. Lloyd. You’re not disturbing me at all. I’m actually thrilled you came to see me.”
While Lauren was delighted, Eunice’s expression darkened with concern.
“Just say what’s on your mind,” Lauren said calmly.
Eunice glanced at Andrew and whispered. “Miss, Mrs. Rhodes doesn’t want Dr. Lloyd appearing at the corporation.”
“That’s her problem, not mine,” Lauren replied sharply. “Besides, I’ve already told her that I’m going to have Dr. Lloyd help me prove myself to her, so you don’t need to worry about it."