Chapter 455

“Jerry, I need an explanation about what happened at Madblade Martial Academy,” Michael demanded as soon as the call connected.

“Explanation? I don’t have any,” Jerry replied, his voice weak. “Ms. Rhodes and Andrew got that money back through their own abilities, fair and square.”

Michael flew into a rage. “I don’t give a damn about their abilities! I want to know why you didn’t take the opportunity to eliminate that Lloyd guy!”

Jerry let out a bitter laugh and said, “Eliminate him? How exactly was I supposed to do that?”

He had barely escaped alive from Madblade Martial Academy.

Michael said darkly, “Jerry, your attitude is very concerning. Don’t forget that both Rhodes Corporation and the entire Rhodes family might end up in my hands. If you keep wavering like this instead of choosing the right person to follow, how do you expect to achieve that comfortable retirement you’ve been dreaming of?”

Jerry snapped, “Mr. Rhodes, spare me the talk about the future. I don’t care who ends up running Rhodes Corporation. I’m done participating in your feud with Ms. Rhodes. And here’s some advice–stop messing with Andrew, or you might end up six feet under, Rhodes heir or not.”

Michael shouted, “Jerry, you better think this through! Without my sun, you’ll be left with nothing in the Rhodes family!”

Jerry replied coldly, “Michael, you’re overestimating yourself. The future of this massive Rhodes family is far from decided. Even if Ms. Rhodes doesn’t want the position of family head, it certainly won’t go to you. You’re not even in the same league as her, and as for Mr. Lloyd? You’re probably worth as much as rat droppings to him–he wouldn’t even want to dirty his shoes by stepping on you.”

After this ruthless verbal assault, Jerry hung up before Michael could respond.

Previously, Jerry had sided with Michael due to promises of future benefits once Michael took control of Rhodes Corporation.

However, the incident at Madblade Martial Academy opened Jerry’s eyes to many truths. Following Michael was a dead end now that the mysteriously powerful Andrew was in the picture.

While Lauren might eventually marry and leave, Andrew’s presence changed everything.

Jerry’s decision to cut ties with Michael was not about supporting Lauren–it was purely out of fear of Andrew. The thought of someone who could toss around a senior grandmaster like a ragdoll terrified him, and Jerry knew that someone with such power at such a young age was destined for greatness.

Chapter 456

Michael smashed his phone in rage, cursing, “Jerry, you worthless dog!”

He could not believe Jerry had not only abandoned him but had also humiliated him so thoroughly before seemingly defecting to Lauren’s side.

“Anyone who tries to take my CEO position is dead!” Michael snarled, his twisted expression making Cindy cower in the corner.

Meanwhile, news of Rhodes Corporation’s recovered 60 million had somehow spread throughout Jayrodale.