Chapter


    Brunner.


    649 Hello, Mr.


    This is Michael Rhodes


    I wanted to ask you about something, Michael said, forcing a polite tone as the call connected.


    Stephens voice came across as indifferent.


    Oh, its you, Mr.


    Rhodes.


    Im busy, so just get to the point


    Michael hesitated, then asked, Well, I heard your Glorlous Pharmaceuticals is working with Andrew Lloyd.


    Is that true? Stephen responded nonchntly, Of course its true.


    Im in the middle of overseeing several factories rushing production for Mr.


    Lloyd as we speak.


    Now, unless you have something important, dont waste my time.


    Michaels jaw dropped in shock.


    Youre not joking, right? houre actually producing for Andrew? Stephen sighed impatiently. Michael, do I sound like Im joking? I told you Im busy making sure things get done for Mr. Lloyd


    I dont have time for your nonsense


    Wait a second- Michael stammered, his voice rising with anger.


    What the hell is this? Mrs.


    Rhodes personally reached out to you before, and you gave her excuse after excuse ! But now youre bending over backward for Andrew? Are you saying Mrs.


    Rhodes isnt as important as him? Stephen chuckled coldly.


    Oh, trying to intimidate me with Mrs.


    Rhodes now? Well, you can tell her this: at Glorious Pharmaceuticals, we believe the biggest force in the world is Mr.


    Lloyd


    Michaels face turned red with fury.


    Stephen, do you even realize what youre saying? Youd better show some respect. Stephen sneered.


    Respect? Glorious Pharmaceuticals is mypany.


    I built it with real hard work and skill.


    You think Im afraid of Mrs.


    Rhodes ? Whats she going to do eat me alive? Im only calling you Mr.


    Rhodes out of politeness, but lets be real youre nothing but a useless rich kid living off your familys reputation


    You dont deserve my respect, Stephen spat, then mming the phone with a loud click. Michael stood frozen, his face twisted with rage.


    That bastard! Hes asking for death! he snarled, his hand trembling as he gripped the phone.


    He could not understand why Stephen was bowing to Andrew like a loyal dog.


    How could Stephen, a man who


    Ignored Rhodes Corporations power


    and Tianas influence, choose


    el


    Andrew, over them? Aunt Tiana, rmend that Rhodes


    Corporation officially cut all ties with Glorious Pharmaceuticals, Michael fumed.


    His anger showed no signs of cooling.


    Tiana was silent for a moment, then muttered coldly, Idiot Michael looked stunned.


    Youre scolding me? You should be scolding Stephen and Andrew ! Tianas voice turned icy.


    I am scolding you


    Stephen controls Glorious Pharmaceuticals, thergest pharmaceuticalpany in Jayrodale.


    Cutting ties with them? What


    happens if our Pharmaceutical


    Division needs its resourcester ? How do you n to handle that ?


    Youre letting your bruised ego dietate your actions.


    J


    Acting impulsively without considering the consequences- thats exactly why you keep failing to meet my expectations, she added sharply.