Chapter 490

Michael waved dismissively and said, “That was your personal matter. Of course, I couldn’t help!”

Lauren spat out a laugh and sneered. “Michael, don’t you realize how stupid you sound right now? One of our own employees was being harassed by the Weller family, and you have the nerve to say such nonsense! Are you even fit to be CEO?”

Michael’s face darkened as he replied, “If I’m not fit to be CEO, do you think you are? If you were so qualified, why am I sitting in this chair instead of you?”

Lauren took a deep breath and retorted contemptuously, “We both know how you got this position. If the family hadn’t interfered, you’d still be nothing but a lackey under me.”

Michael sneered. “You’re right, I’ll admit that. But what does it matter? You’ll soon be married off from the Rhodes family. Lauren, no matter how capable, beautiful, or how many followers you have, there’s still no place for you in the Rhodes family. Your only path is to be a sacrifice!”

His venomous words struck Lauren’s core, causing her face to turn pale as sorrow flickered in her eyes. Michael’s silent laugh showed his immense satisfaction.

“Marcus, either follow orders or pack up and get out. Rhodes Corporation won’t miss you either way!” Michael immediately turned his attack to Marcus after seeing Lauren at a loss for words.

“Fine, since you put it that way, I have nothing more to say. I quit!” Marcus let out a bitter laugh, completely disheartened.

“Hold on,” Andrew suddenly interjected.

Michael narrowed his eyes and sneered. “Andrew, what are you trying to do? Stirring up trouble again?”

Andrew replied, “Mr. Rhodes, you’re talking like an idiot. How am I stirring up trouble? Mr. Chapman is a core member and veteran of the company – you can’t just fire him without my approval as a shareholder.”

Michael gritted his teeth and said, “You have no right to interfere with company personnel matters. I make the decisions, understand?”

Andrew responded calmly, “Mr. Chapman isn’t just any employee. I’ve read the company rules. Someone of his seniority requires unanimous approval from the board and top five shareholders for termination – isn’t that right?”

Michael’s face darkened as he said, “Fine. If you want to keep him, I won’t object. But Marcus can’t stay in the Pharmaceutical Division – let’s see how you handle that.”

Andrew smiled before saying coldly, “How will I handle it? Just watch – I’ll make your life a living hell. And Michael, one more thing: your days as CEO are numbered. I’m going to knock you back down to where you belong.”

Michael was furious but scoffed. “I’ll wait and see what you’ve got!”

As a member of the Rhodes family and CEO of Rhodes Corporation with powerful allies like Bane, Michael could not understand how this pretty boy got the confidence to challenge him.