Chapter 537 Chapter 537  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 nces


    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 familyspany, 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 thepany


    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, III give you that, Tiana said coldly, her toneced 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,e 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 pped 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 pped you because youre an idiot! Tiana snapped, her tone as cutting as her p.


    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 forms if you can.


    If not, ensure that shes eliminated permanently.


    The employees standing nearby shuddered at her words


    Tiana was not just known for her ruthlessness she was infamous for it.


    Stories about her were whispered across Jayrodale.


    One particrly 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 nonchntly, 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 ipetent fool caused immense damage to thepany.


    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 ording to your orders.


    Inside, Michael was fuming.


    Troy had been one of his key yers in the Pharmaceutical Division, a trusted ally he had personally ced 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.