Chapter 42 In the Rhodes Corporation conference room , Lauren called an emergency executive meeting .


    After all the executives had entered , Andrew locked the door , drawing immediate disapproval from those present .


    Ms.


    Rhodes , whats the meaning of this ? C First , an unannounced emergency meeting , and now were locked in ? What are you nning ? Hey , you ! Unlock that door now , thats an order ! Andrew returned to Laurens side , ignoring their protests .


    When one furious executive tried to speak up , a warning look from Michael silenced him immediately .


    At the head of the table , Lauren looked over the gathered executives , her tone cold and direct .


    She began , Ive called this meeting because of an urgent matter .


    Someone has been trying to poison me for some time , and Ive just discovered who it is .


    The executives faces changed dramatically with this revtion .


    Who could stoop so low ? Ms.


    Rhodes is our CEO who would do something so despicable ? Whoever it is should get on their knees and beg for mercy !! If I , Paul rke , find out who did this , theyll regret it ! One by one , the senior executives expressed their outrage .


    Michael mmed his hand on the table , and he dered icily , Anyone who threatens a member of the Rhodes family will live to regret it .


    If the culprites forward now , Ill spare them .


    Andrew had to suppress a smile at Michaels performance the guilty party ying detective .


    After much shouting and derations of loyalty that left them hoarse , no one stepped forward .


    Each executive acted as if they were innocent .


    Lauren , if you know who it is , just point them out , Michael suggested .


    I gave them a chance , but they didnt take it .


    We shouldnt be so merciful to that person ! Lauren smirked .


    You already know who it is , dont you ? How would I know ? Michael feigned surprise .


    If I did , theyd be in pieces by now .


    Lauren inwardly scoffed at his act but maintained herposure .


    Ill give the guilty party onest chance to confess .


    Given your years of service to Rhodes Corporation , I might show leniency ! The executives exchanged uneasy nces , but no one spoke up .


    #  Chapter 42 Paul rkes face darkened .


    Which gutless coward did this ? Ms.


    Rhodes has taken care of all of us executives .


    If I catch who betrayed her , theyre going straight to prison ! Michael suddenly smiled .


    Lauren , are you sure you actually know who did it ? Lauren gave him a cold look .


    Michael , are you suggesting Im bluffing ? Of c Of course not , Michael replied with faked sincerity .


    If you know who it is , just name them .


    Leave everything else to me .


    Ill handle it .


    His words were full of feigned concern , perfectly ying the role of the protective family member .