Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 537

Chapter 537 Chapter 537 +25 BONUS Andrews calm yet defiant words caused an uproar among the gathered crowd .

Michael , seething with anger , was on the verge of losing his temper .

Meanwhile , the senior members of Rhodes Corporation exchanged sneering glances .

Andrew , youre just a lowly board member , yet you dare act all high and mighty in front of Mrs.

Rhodes ? You must have a death wish ! Exactly .

Forget being the fifth board member do you remember when the third board member , who also chaired the Jayrodale Chamber of Commerce , dared to cross Mrs.

Rhodes ? He was nearly beaten senseless and left crawling out of here like a worm ! In the Rhodes familys company , you bow , or you break .

And Mrs.

Rhodes isnt just the matriarch her status is leagues above what you could ever understand .

Tianas frosty gaze locked onto Andrew , her presence radiating silent authority .

Laurens face tensed , and she quickly stepped in front of Andrew .

Mom , Mr.

Lloyd just recently joined the company .

Hes not yet familiar with all the rules and customs .

Please , forgive him ! Michael sneered .

Unfamiliar with the rules ? Then he should learn them .

Andrews nothing special .

Even Jayrodales mayor , Mr.

Thatcher , wouldnt dare show disrespect to Aunt Tiana .

Lauren clenched her teeth , ready to argue , but Tiana silenced the room by calmly walking straight toward Andrew .

Standing directly in front of him , Tianas icy gaze met Andrews steady and unwavering eyes .

Interesting .

You have guts , Ill give you that , Tiana said coldly , her tone laced with contempt .

I didnt expect Marvin to pull off such a move in Jayrodale to nurture someone like you as his pawn .

Andrew smirked .

Im sorry , Mrs.

Rhodes , but I dont understand what you mean .

Tianas lips curved into a thin , mocking smile .

Dont understand ? Or are you just pretending not to ? You and I both know the truth .

She turned sharply and called out , Michael , come here ! Michael , who had been watching nervously from the side , immediately rushed forward , bowing his head .

Aunt Tiana , Im here .

Please , tell me what you need .

Without warning , Tiana raised her hand and slapped Michael hard .

The crisp sound echoed through the office , and a bright red handprint bloomed on his cheek .

Aunt Tiana , what- Michaels voice quivered with fear .

His gross negligence warrants immediate dismissal .

Tiana shot him a sharp look .

Dismissal ? Do you think Rhodes Corporations reputation can be salvaged by mere firing ? No.

Hes going to jail .

This incompetent fool caused immense damage to the company .

If we dont make an example out of him , the Rhodes familys prestige will be tarnished beyond repair .

Michaels breath hitched , and he bowed his head low .

Understood .

Everything will be done according to your orders .

Inside , Michael was fuming .

Troy had been one of his key players in the Pharmaceutical Division , a trusted ally he had personally placed in a position of power .

With Troy being sent to prison , it felt as though his own left arm had been severed .

Yet , Michael could only grit his teeth and swallow his anger .

Troys reckless actions had doomed him , and no amount of loyalty could undo the mess he had created .