Chapter 488

Andrew scoffed. “Once Brad faces trial, Harvey’s true colors will show. We just need to sit back and watch the show unfold.”

After leaving Dillon’s Bar, the three of them returned to Rhodes Corporation. Marcus was ready to throw himself back into work now that Lucy was safe and sound.

However, as soon as he returned to his department, devastating news spread.

“Mr. Chapman, effective immediately, you are no longer the head of the Pharmaceutical Division. Mr. MacAfee will be taking over your position,” announced Michael’s secretary, Cindy.

Marcus struggled to contain his anger as he demanded, “I deserve an explanation!”

Cindy replied haughtily, “There’s nothing to explain. These are direct orders from Mr. Rhodes! If you have any objections, take them up with him.”

With that, she sauntered away, swaying her hips.

Marcus stood frozen, his earlier joy completely vanishing. With a bitter smile, he muttered, "Just as one wave settles, another rises.”

His face showed the weight of his troubles as he added, “I could understand the Weller family coming after me, but Michael’s betrayal is truly disheartening.”

Lauren’s voice turned cold. “Let’s go confront Michael. I need to ask this worthless piece of trash what he thinks he’s doing. The Pharmaceutical Division thrived under your leadership—he’s clearly plotting something by putting his own person in charge!”

Andrew chimed in, “Mr. Chapman, it’s not a big deal. Let’s go check it out together.”

Michael’s underhanded move had caught even Andrew by surprise. As Lauren had mentioned, Rhodes Corporation’s Pharmaceutical Division was crucial—it was their most profitable department.

Such a golden goose would naturally tempt Michael. Since Marcus had always sided with Lauren, Michael’s power play made a twisted kind of sense.

When the three arrived at Michael’s office, they found him with a pockmarked elderly man.

The elderly man completely ignored Lauren and Marcus, maintaining an air of mystery while his brownish, sinister eyes focused solely on Andrew as if trying to see through him.

Andrew met his gaze calmly but with slightly furrowed brows, sensing this elderly man was no ordinary person.

The elderly man gestured invitingly toward Andrew. “I’m Bane Eslinger from the Advanced Medical Institute. Would you care to sit down for a chat?”

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Andrew replied, “Let’s skip the formalities. The Advanced Medical Institute is the birthplace of Holtrien medicine, a sacred institution in the medical world with an international reputation. Mr. Eslinger, you must be quite the distinguished physician to come from there.”

Bane let out a raspy laugh filled with arrogance. "Distinguished physician? That’s nothing. Even the great doctors of Chetvine must address me as their senior. In fact, the renowned Dr. Cedric Aicker from Jayrodale is my junior apprentice.”

Andrew responded with a simple “Oh” before adding, “You and Dr. Aicker must be quite close then.”

Bane sneered, “What nonsense! Cedric’s mediocre medical skills are nothing compared to mine. It’s an insult to even be mentioned in the same breath as him—absolutely disgraceful.”

Andrew chuckled. “Is that so? Then I apologize for my earlier mistake in mentioning you alongside Dr. Aicker. Rest assured, I won’t mention Dr. Aicker in your presence again.”

Bane’s face darkened. “You say you won’t mention him, yet you just said his name twice in one sentence. You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you?”