Chapter 402 Recently , Lauren seemed to be facing some difficulties but had not confided in Andrew .
Even Francesca was not fully aware of the situation , which made Andrew concerned enough to inquire with Marcus about it .
Marcus looked surprised and asked , So the rumors about you and Ms.
Rhodes are true , Dr.
Lloyd ? What rumors ? Andrew asked , caught off guard .
Marcus smiled with a knowing look and said , Theres talk that the Rhodes family heiress , the CEO of Rhodes Corporation , is involved with a young doctor .
None of us employees believed it , until now , when you asked about her situation .
I guess the rumors werent unfounded after all ! Andrew chuckled wryly , understanding why such rumors existed .
Lauren had never hidden her attraction to him , regardless of time or place , so it was not surprising that Jayrodales high society had caught wind of it .
Ms.
Rhodes and I are … indeed very close friends , Andrew replied awkwardly .
Thats why Im asking if shes facing any difficulties lately .
Marcus took a sip of tea and said seriously , The CEO or rather , the former CEO is indeed facing significant troubles .
Ms.
Rhodes has stepped down , and Michael has taken over as CEO .
Andrew was shocked .
How could Michael have enough power to replace Lauren ? Marcus sighed and said , Usually , I shouldnt discuss internal Rhodes family matters .
But since youre not an outsider , Dr.
Lloyd , Ill be frank with you .
Andrews expression turned cold as he said , Please continue , Mr.
Chapman .
He would not have minded if Michael had legitimately replaced Lauren , but given Michaels history of attempting to harm her , this transition likely involved foul play .
While Andrew did not care about the CEO position itself , he would not let Michael get away with hurting Lauren .
Ms.
Rhodes is currently under house arrest , Marcus explained sympathetically .
Shes only allowed to visit the company and a few specific locations .
The Rhodes family is known for their strict traditional values .
Marcus continued , Michael has been increasingly suppressing Ms.
Rhodes lately .
At this rate , Michael will soon have complete control of Rhodes Corporation .

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Why would the Rhodes family put Ms.
Rhodes under house arrest ? Did she do something wrong ? Andrew asked with a frown .
Marcus shook his head and replied , We employees dont know the details , but apparently , a senior family member from Blumedale , the Rhodes family matriarch , has been extremely 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 402 harsh with Ms.
Rhodes .
There are rumors in the company that Ms.
Rhodes is being arranged to marry into a prominent Blumedale family , after which shell step away from the business entirely to become a typical housewife .
And is Ms.
Rhodes willing to accept this ? Andrew asked coldly .
Marcus laughed and said , Of course not .
Shes had several public confrontations with Michael in front of the executives .
But in old money families like the Rhodes , the patriarch and elders hold the real power .
Even as the Rhodes heiress , she must comply with the familys marriage arrangements .
Seeing Andrews silence , Marcus hesitated before advising , Take my advice dont get your hopes up about Ms.
Rhodes .