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 ce, 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 difficultiestely.


    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 rece 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 reced Lauren, but given Michaels history of attempting to harm her, this transition likely involved foul y.


    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 exined sympathetically.


    Shes only allowed to visit thepany and a few specific locations.


    The Rhodes family is known for their strict traditional values


    Marcus continued, Michael has been increasingly suppressing Ms.


    Rhodestely.


    At this rate, Michael will soon haveplete control of Rhodes Corporation.


    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  Chapter 402 harsh with Ms.


    Rhodes


    There are rumors in thepany that Ms.


    Rhodes is being arranged to marry into a prominent Blumedale family, after which shell step away from the business entirely to be a typical housewife.


    And is Ms.


    Rhodes willing to ept this? Andrew asked coldly.


    Marcusughed 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 mustply with the familys marriage arrangements.


    Seeing Andrews silence, Marcus hesitated before advising, Take my advice dont get your hopes up about Ms.


    Rhodes.