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Jerry said, “Mr. Lloyd, Mrs. Rhodes is sincerely asking for your input this time. She really wants you to come in and help strategize.”

Jerry’s voice was urgent. “Like it or not, we’re all in the same boat right now. If the Pharmaceutical Division goes under, you’re going to take a loss too, Mr. Lloyd.”

Andrew let out a light scoff. “What, you mean the five billion I invested? Big deal. Even if Rhodes Corporation’s Pharmaceutical Division collapses, the rest of the corporation will still stand.

“If worst comes to worst, Mrs. Rhodes can just file for bankruptcy and liquidation. Whatever I get back is whatever I get back. And even if I lose all five billion, I couldn’t care less.”

Jerry could not believe how Andrew was dismissing the five billion dollars like it was nothing. Was Andrew even human?

His expression darkened as he lowered his voice. “Mr. Lloyd, I understand you don’t approve of Mrs. Rhodes’ methods, but don’t forget – Ms. Rhodes is her daughter. If you ever want things to work out between you two, you won’t be able to avoid dealing with Mrs. Rhodes.”

Andrew chuckled. “So you’re saying I should use this opportunity to cozy up to Mrs. Rhodes, earn her favor, and get her blessing to be with Lauren?”

Jerry nodded firmly. “Exactly. That’s why you shouldn’t be so arrogant, Mr. Lloyd.”

Andrew’s expression turned cold. “I’m arrogant? Funny, because from where I’m standing, it’s Mrs. Rhodes who’s unreasonable and power-hungry.”

Jerry hesitated, struggling to respond.

Andrew raised a hand to cut him off and said flatly, “Do me a favor – tell Mrs. Rhodes that now that things have spiraled out of control, there’s nothing I can do to help.

“She was the one who blindly trusted Michael and handed him complete control over the Pharmaceutical Division’s resources. Now that it’s a complete disaster, she expects me to clean up the mess? No thanks – I don’t do damage control for other people’s stupidity.”

“You-”

Jerry’s face twisted with anger, but in the end, he could only sigh in frustration and leave. No matter how he tried to persuade Andrew – whether through reason or pressure – it was pointless. If Andrew did not want to help, nothing could change his mind.

After Jerry left, Lauren spoke up, concern evident in her voice. “Dr. Lloyd, Michael has completely ruined the Pharmaceutical Division’s reputation. That’s bound to affect our products too.”

Andrew remained calm. “From the moment the Pharmaceutical Division lost its formulas, this was inevitable. But sometimes, destruction is necessary for rebuilding. Let it fall apart completely – then we’ll step in and turn it all around.”

Marcus let out a sigh. “It’s rare to see Mrs. Rhodes this panicked. If the Pharmaceutical Division can’t bounce back, then Rhodes Corporation’s most profitable sector will have no choice but to shut down for good.”

Andrew smirked. “This could’ve been avoided if people actually used their heads and listened to advice. If they had acted sooner, the Pharmaceutical Division would’ve crushed the Weller Group ages ago.

“But they kept stalling, missing every good opportunity. Now, even Stevens Corporation has jumped in to take a bite. If the Pharmaceutical Division isn’t doomed, I’d be shocked.”

Marcus frowned. “Looking at the sales data from the past three days, our two formulas are selling, but they’re not gaining the momentum they should be. I see two main reasons for this.

“First, Michael has already destroyed Rhodes Corporation’s Pharmaceutical Division’s reputation. Customers have lost trust in the brand; unfortunately, we’re getting dragged down with them.

“Second, the Vitality Pill and Titan Essence Pill are missing a big publicity push. If we can get them the right exposure, they’ll explode in popularity overnight!”

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