Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42 In the Rhodes Corporation conference room , Lauren called an emergency executive meeting .

After all the executives had entered , Andrew locked the door , drawing immediate disapproval from those present .

Ms.

Rhodes , whats the meaning of this ? C First , an unannounced emergency meeting , and now were locked in ? What are you planning ? Hey , you ! Unlock that door now , thats an order ! Andrew returned to Laurens side , ignoring their protests .

When one furious executive tried to speak up , a warning look from Michael silenced him immediately .

At the head of the table , Lauren looked over the gathered executives , her tone cold and direct .

She began , Ive called this meeting because of an urgent matter .

Someone has been trying to poison me for some time , and Ive just discovered who it is .

The executives faces changed dramatically with this revelation .

Who could stoop so low ? Ms.

Rhodes is our CEO who would do something so despicable ? Whoever it is should get on their knees and beg for mercy !! If I , Paul Clarke , find out who did this , theyll regret it ! One by one , the senior executives expressed their outrage .

Michael slammed his hand on the table , and he declared icily , Anyone who threatens a member of the Rhodes family will live to regret it .

If the culprit comes forward now , Ill spare them .

Andrew had to suppress a smile at Michaels performance the guilty party playing detective .

After much shouting and declarations of loyalty that left them hoarse , no one stepped forward .

Each executive acted as if they were innocent .

Lauren , if you know who it is , just point them out , Michael suggested .

I gave them a chance , but they didnt take it .