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Andrew sneered. “I call you an idiot, and you’re still trying to argue. Amazing. You’ve got sky-high production costs, and now you’re planning to get into a price war with competitors who can undercut you without breaking a sweat. The moment they lower their prices, your so-called strategy will collapse like a house of cards.”

Michael opened his mouth to respond but came up empty. His face darkened as he struggled to find a comeback.

The other executives exchanged uneasy glances. They wanted to defend Michael’s point, but they simply did not have the knowledge to counter Andrew’s logic.

Even Tiana’s eyes narrowed slightly as she mentally reviewed the Pharmaceutical Division’s current situation. Andrew’s analysis had exposed a glaring flaw she had not fully considered before.

“All right, Mr. Lloyd,” Tiana said, leaning slightly forward. “Since you see the problem so clearly, what would you suggest we do to gain an advantage?”

Andrew stretched and gave a lazy yawn. “The solution’s pretty obvious. Either reduce production costs or develop high-quality products that nobody else can replicate. Everybody knows there’s only one guaranteed path to massive profits–offering something no one else can. In other words, what you need is… a monopoly.”

The word seemed to suck the air out of the room. A monopoly?

Rhodes Corporation did not have the power to pull that off. In fact, few companies did. Even the wealthiest families hesitated to claim control over an entire industry or market.

Andrew smirked as he took in their stunned faces. “Since we’re on the topic, let me give Mr. Rhodes and the rest of you ‘high-level experts‘ a free lesson.”

Michael’s face darkened further.

The executives bristled at the condescending tone but did not dare speak up. Andrew had already left them speechless once, and nobody wanted to step into the line of fire again.

Even Tiana shifted in her chair, her curiosity piqued.

However, Andrew did not immediately continue. He simply leaned back, crossed his arms, and yawned again, looking completely uninterested in the discussion.

Sitting beside him, Lauren raised an eyebrow, torn between amusement and frustration.

The rest of the boardroom grew increasingly tense.

One of the executives snapped, “What the hell is this? Mr. Lloyd, if you have something to say, then say it. Can’t you see Mrs. Rhodes is waiting?”

Andrew slowly turned his gaze toward the man. “Where are your manners? I’m offering you a free lecture, yet you can’t even pour me a cup of tea?”

The executive’s face turned bright red. “What did you just say? You want me to serve you tea? Who the hell do you think you are?”

Andrew shrugged. “Suit yourself. If you’re not willing to show basic respect, then let’s just end the meeting here. Honestly, with your attitude, it’s no wonder you’ve spent decades stuck in the same position without a single promotion.”

The man slammed his palm on the table. “Andrew, who the hell do you think you are to act like my superior? I’ve been with Rhodes Corporation for decades. I helped build this company alongside the family. And you—you’re just a rookie who showed up yesterday!”

Andrew lifted a finger and wagged it slowly. “Let me break this down for you. I’ve been here for only a few months, and I’m already a board member. You’ve been here for decades and are still just a glorified corporate fossil.”

He added, “Face it–you’re just another overworked, underappreciated employee still grinding away when you should be retired and living the good life. If that isn’t the definition of failure, I don’t know what is.”

The man’s breathing turned ragged, and his hand trembled as he pointed at Andrew. “Y–You…!”

His face went pale, and for a second, everyone thought he might pass out on the spot.

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