hapter 546 But now, youre my woman, Lauren, and I wont let you be treated unfairly like this, Andrew dered firmly


    Laurens eyes brimmed with tears, and she suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to cry.


    Dr.


    Lloyd, youre so kind.


    Without warning, she hugged Andrew tightly.


    Andrew felt increasingly uneasy.


    Was Tianas presence truly such a significant threat to Lauren? He had never seen Lauren cry before.


    A discreet cough came from behind them.


    Lauren quickly let go of Andrew, wiped her tears in a hurry, and shot him a shy re.


    Andrew turned around,pletely unbothered, and smiled.


    Oh, my apologies, Mr.


    Chapman


    I didnt realize you were here.


    Marcus scratched his nose and chuckled awkwardly.


    Its fine.


    I should be the one apologizing for interrupting Ms.


    Rhodes and Mr.


    Lloyds moment.


    Andrew waved a hand.


    No worries.


    I take it youre here to discuss the Pharmaceutical Division? Marcus nodded solemnly.


    Yes, Mr.


    Lloyd.


    I truly owe both you and Ms.


    Rhodes a debt of gratitude I can never repay.


    Thats why, no matter what, Ill do everything I can to support Ms.


    Rhodes in reiming the CEO position that rightfully belongs to her.


    Andrew replied, The Pharmaceutical Division is the bargaining chip Mrs.


    Rhodes put on the table.


    Between Lauren and Michael, whoever can stabilize and revive the department will take the top position. Our dear Mrs.


    Rhodes sure knows how to y her cards, doesnt she? Dumping such a mess into ourps like this. Marcus nodded.


    Mr.


    Lloyd, its now confirmed that the Pharmaceutical Divisions three most valuable forms have been stolen.


    The best course of action is twofold


    First, recover the forms to prevent them from being leaked and neutralize the crisis entirely.


    Second, we must prepare for the worst that the forms are fully exposed.


    In that scenario, well need to ept that other pharmaceuticalpanies will be able to manufacture what was once exclusively ours.


    Andrew frowned


    If that happens, the value of those three forms will plummet.


    What was once Rhodes Corporations exclusive, groundbreaking product will be just another generic offering


    How do wepete with that? Marcus gave a bitter smile.


    Exactly


    Once the forms are out, they lose allpetitive edge.


    This is why I brought up the second point to ask you and Ms.


    Rhodes to start nning for the worst case scenario.


    Well need to act immediately.


    Lauren, now seated behind her desk, shifted into work mode instantly.


    Mr.


    Chapman, are you suggesting we abandon hope of recovering the forms and instead focus on developing new ones? Marcus nodded.


    Precisely, Ms.


    Rhodes.


    Thats exactly what Im suggesting.


    In fact, when the Weller family started aggressively taking over our market share with their health supplements, I began to think along these lines.


    Lauren pondered for a moment.


    Thats a good idea


    The Weller familys supplements have already made our Pharmaceutical Division lesspetitive, and


    our performance has been steadily declining, Now, with the loss of three major forms, it feels like a disaster


    But in reality, its just another blow to an already weakening department.


    Whether were slightly weak or significantly weakened doesnt make much difference.


    I understand your reasoning, Mr.


    Chapman


    Chapter 546  Marcus smiled.


    Exactly.


    Thats why I dont see this crisis as entirely a bad thing.


    After all, if the Pharmaceutical Division is to break through its current limits and achieve new heights for


    thepany, relying solely on old sesses will never be enough.


    Only by continually innovating, developing new forms, and creating superior products can we dominate the market with absolute authority!