Chapter 754
Michael sneered. “When the time comes, I’m going to crush you so hard, you won’t even know what hit you!”
He truly could not understand why Andrew and Lauren were still bothering to put up a fight. Even with Glorious Pharmaceuticals backing them, he believed there was no way they could produce anything worthwhile in such a short period.
Michael had never been more confident. At this point, losing was not even an option.
Just then, Tiana called them over. Michael walked up with a smug smile. “Aunt Tiana, what can I do for you?”
With his numbers climbing, he spoke with newfound confidence.
Tiana’s expression was slightly grim as she slammed a document onto the table. “Take a look at this!”
Michael frowned and flipped through the pages. The moment he grasped what was inside, his face twisted in anger. “Stevens Corporation is entering the pharmaceutical industry?”
“And according to this analysis, their products are almost identical to Rhodes Corporation’s Pharmaceutical Division’s former flagship formulas! How is this even possible?”
Lauren finished scanning the document and said, “No doubt about it. The formulas our Pharmaceutical Division lost ended up in Stevens Corporation’s hands.”
Michael’s voice dropped, his tone ice-cold. “The Stevens family must have a death wish. I’ll take a team over there right now and shut them down!”
Lauren scoffed. “That’s just blind rage. You don’t have any proof—what grounds do you have to go after them?”
Michael snapped. “Their products are proof! Isn’t that enough?”
Lauren smirked. “Their product names, branding, and packaging are completely different from ours. What exactly do you plan to use as evidence?”
Michael was momentarily speechless. Then, gritting his teeth, he growled, “I should’ve known. That snake Ruby must’ve been sent by Christina!”
Andrew spoke calmly. “Not Christina. Aspen.”
Tiana’s eyes flickered with surprise. “Aspen? What makes you so sure?”
Andrew remained composed. “I’m not certain. It’s just a strong hunch. Aspen has been stirring up trouble ever since she arrived in Jayrodale. She’s never been content to sit on the sidelines.
“She has ambition and a massive appetite, which is why she poured a billion into Atlas, only to watch it all go up in flames. With nowhere else to turn, it wouldn’t be surprising for someone as ruthless as Aspen to set her sights on Rhodes Corporation’s Pharmaceutical Division formulas.”
Tiana let out a cold laugh. “That woman better hope I never get my hands on her, or she’s finished in Jayrodale.”
Andrew was more than happy to watch Tiana go after Aspen. After all, both women were formidable in their own right—throwing them together would be an explosive spectacle.
Tiana flipped to another document. “Aside from Stevens Corporation, the Weller family is also launching new health supplements. Rhodes Corporation’s Pharmaceutical Division is already struggling. One wrong step, and we could be pushed into a dead-end!”
Her expression was more serious than usual as she glanced at the group. She quickly shifted her gaze, but Andrew still caught it—her eyes lingered on him for just a moment too long.
He could tell that Tiana was hoping he would step up and come up with a plan. Too bad for her—Andrew no longer trusted her. Unless it concerned Lauren, he was not lifting a finger for Rhodes Corporation.
Michael puffed out his chest. “Aunt Tiana, don’t worry. Even if those two companies join the competition, I’m not intimidated. Based on the results I’ve already achieved, we’ve got nothing to fear. Worst case, we toss them a few scraps—let them think they’re eating well when they’re just licking up leftovers.”
Tiana, however, completely ignored him.
Instead, she turned to Andrew with a smile. “Mr. Lloyd, what do you think? I have a feeling we’ll need your insight on this one.”
Michael and his inner circle were stunned that Tiana was asking Andrew for advice.
Lauren and Marcus were just as surprised.
Since when did Tiana humble herself enough to seek someone else’s opinion?