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 .
He dared not show the slightest hint of anger or resistance , only terror and confusion .
I slapped you because youre an idiot ! Tiana snapped , her tone as cutting as her slap .
The disaster in the Pharmaceutical Division Ive heard it all .
And your handling of it ? Youre so pathetic ! Even I cant stand it .
Michael stammered , I I was wrong .
Please , Aunt Tiana , guide me .
Tell me what I should do ! 1/2 Chapter 537 +26 BONUS Tianas expression turned even colder .
Track down Ruby and retrieve the stolen formulas if you can .
If not , ensure that shes eliminated permanently .
The employees standing nearby shuddered at her words .

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Tiana was not just known for her ruthlessness she was infamous for it .
Stories about her were whispered across Jayrodale .
One particularly chilling tale involved her disfiguring a rival heiress in a jealous rage and ultimately having the woman drowned in a well .
The scandal had been huge then , yet Tiana remained untouchable and unscathed , continuing her reign as the Rhodes familys matriarch .
And as for Troy , Tiana continued nonchalantly , hes finished .
Hes no longer of use to Rhodes Corporation .
Michael nodded hastily .
Youre right , Aunt Tiana .
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 .