Chapter 420
"Very well," Eunice replied.
Even so, she felt Lauren’s decision lacked foresight. The entire Rhodes Corporation’s upper management disapproved of her relationship with Andrew, and Michael especially despised him. Bringing him to the company under this double pressure would only invite trouble.
Andrew clearly sensed Eunice’s aversion to him but chose not to comment on it. He asked, "Ms. Rhodes, now that you’re back working at the company, is there anything I can help with?"
Lauren playfully chewed on her pen cap and replied flirtatiously, "I couldn’t bear to have you do anything strenuous, Dr. Lloyd. Just be my personal assistant here in the office."
Andrew deliberately ignored her teasing, thinking this temptress really was not afraid he might lose control and take advantage of the situation.
Lauren quickly switched back to her professional demeanor. Then, she said decisively, "Let’s do this – I’ll hire you as my driver for now. In a few days, I’ll arrange a management position for you, starting at the executive level."
Eunice protested, "Miss, executive positions can’t be assigned casually; they require multiple rounds of selection. Plus, Mr. Rhodes needs to sign off on it."
"If I say it’s fine, it’s fine. Don’t worry about it," Lauren stated firmly.
"Ms. Rhodes, I’ll pass on the executive position," Andrew interjected. "I’ll just be your driver and part-time bodyguard."
Eunice misinterpreted Andrew’s refusal as cowardice and self-awareness. She assumed he knew he would make a fool of himself and face Michael’s targeting if he took Lauren’s offer, so he chose the safer option of being her inconspicuous driver.
"That works too. Whatever position you want, I can arrange it," Lauren said. "Now come with me to the central conference room. Michael has called a noon meeting, apparently planning some tactical moves."
Lauren led Andrew toward the conference room. Along the way, corporate executives hurrying to the meeting showed uncomfortable expressions upon seeing Lauren.
As the Rhodes family heiress and former leader of the company, they were well aware of Lauren’s capabilities and feared her authority.
However, several veteran executives displayed a different attitude. They barely acknowledged Lauren with superficial nods before strutting into the conference room.
Lauren remained silent at this display, but her eyes grew colder.
Andrew observed these veteran executives thoughtfully. It was clear that Rhodes Corporation’s key leadership had defected to Michael’s side, which explained his arrogance.
Yet, Andrew did not consider these opportunists worth his attention. After all, they were merely pawns in the game.