Chapter 161 Laurens heart sank, but her face remained cold and distant.


    She dered firmly, No one has the right to decide about my marriage except me Michael let out a scornfulugh.


    I knew youd resist, but its pointless.


    This arranged marriage has been approved by the head of the family and the Rhodes Corporation board members


    You have no choice in the matter, whether you object or not.


    With a mocking nce, Michael walked away.


    Lauren sat back in her chair, feeling helpless as she mumbled, Even after everything, I still cant escape being another steppingstone for the familys expansion... Her gaze shed with determination as she continued, The Driscoll family might be powerful, but I refuse to ept this arrangement! However, it did notst long


    The light in Laurens eyes quickly dimmed as she let out a bitterugh.


    She wondered aloud, mumbling, What about his feelings for me? These past few days, hespletely focused on Christina, ignoring me.


    Perhaps Michael was right Im the one who foolishly misread everything.


    Meanwhile, Michael stormed back to his office, his face dark with anger.


    As soon as he entered, he mmed the door and violently threw an ashtray across the room.


    A sinister looking elderly man in ck sat on the couch with his legs crossed.


    He asked coldly, Mr.


    Rhodes, whos gotten you so worked up this time? Michael barked, I cant stand that bitch Lauren anymore.


    Im running out of patience! I need to seize control of Rhodes Corporation quickly and get rid of her. Only then can I make her pay for all the humiliation she caused me


    Bane replied calmly, That girl has always been headstrong, and you shouldnt have provoked her. But dont worry, Mr.


    Rhodes.


    Your time to take over Rhodes Corporation wille soon enough.


    Michaels eyes lit up, his interest piqued


    Oh ? Have you found a way to bring Lauren down, Bane? Bane scoffed.


    That girls got a sharp mind.


    Forgive me for saying this, Mr.


    Rhodes, but shes far more clever than you.


    Taking her down in one shot wont be easy.


    However, shes still young, and with my help behind the scenes, shell eventually make a serious mistake


    In fact, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals annual supply run ising up thats our opportunity.


    Michaels mind raced as he observed Banes cunning smile.


    Are you suggesting we strike while Laurens handling the supply transaction?  Bane replied smugly, Exactly! Rhodes Pharmaceutical has to source new medical supplies from rural vendors.


    Its a crucial business that shell have to oversee personally.


    Once she leaves for the rural suppliers, security will be lighter


    The remote location will allow your men to ensure herplete failure.


    Michaels smile grew wider until he burst into maniacalughter.


    Perfect! Its time to teach that bitch a lesson.


    Its just too bad that bastard Andrew managed to survive.


    Tonys dead, but somehow, that guy made it through!