Chapter 430
Andrew walked back to Lauren’s side and sat down with a casual smile. He said, “You’re the CEO, it’s your call. But please understand, I just joined the Rhodes Corporation today, so I got a bit carried away and gave Mr. Hills quite a shock!”
Many people gritted their teeth in silence. Andrew’s nonchalant attitude hardly seemed apologetic, and calling it “quite a shock” when Edward had to be rushed to the hospital was a massive understatement.
Michael slammed his hand on the table. “Enough! Let’s get down to business. Everyone, quiet!”
Andrew and Lauren exchanged glances, their expressions innocent. Lauren was secretly delighted, as Andrew’s performance deserved full marks.
She could only imagine how furious Tiana must have been while watching all of this unfold through the surveillance cameras.
“Do we have any updates on the Northern District case?” Michael turned to an executive. “Atlas may be dead, but we haven’t recovered a single penny from our two investments in Northern District. I won’t tolerate this situation!”
The executive stammered nervously, “M–Mr. Rhodes, the people from the Northern District have scattered like birds. We can’t even find anyone in charge–our employees don’t know who to approach for the money, so…”
“So, you useless piece of shit, you’re telling me that 60 million dollars from those two projects just vanished into thin air?” Michael’s cold laugh cut through the room.
The executive lowered his head, his face burning red.
“You worthless fool!” Michael snapped, his burning gaze sweeping across the executives.
No one dared to meet his eyes, quickly looking down at their feet. Atlas was long dead, and getting the 60 million dollars back was impossible.
“Lauren, since these incompetent fools can’t handle it, this is now your responsibility, given that you’re the Vice CEO,” Michael suddenly announced, glancing maliciously toward Andrew and Lauren.
Lauren scoffed. “Sorry, but I’m not accepting this assignment. Atlas is dead, and Northern District is destroyed–where exactly am I supposed to find this 60 million?”
“That’s for you to figure out,” Michael replied dismissively. “I’m the CEO–I handle the big picture and make decisions. Your job is simply to execute them!”
Lauren’s temper flared, but Andrew gently squeezed her hand before she could explode.
“It’s okay, I’ll go with you,” he said with a smile.
Chapter 450
Marcus and Eunice watched anxiously from the side, worried that Andrew was once again putting himself in the line of fire. They wondered if he was too blind to see that Michael was deliberately trying to make things difficult for Lauren.
Michael smirked. “Good, since you’ve agreed, then it’s settled. But let me be clear. These 60 million dollars are crucial. If you can’t recover them, you’ll face consequences, regardless of your status, Lauren.”
“Don’t worry,” Lauren replied with disgust. “I’m not as incompetent as some people.”
Michael laughed inwardly, knowing the 60 million had long since disappeared without a trace. It would take a miracle to recover it now, and he could not wait to see the look on Lauren’s face when she returned empty-handed.