Chapter 45  Chapter 45 Michaels hatred for Andrew reached its peak , furious that this pretty boy hadpletely destroyed his carefullyid ns .


    Suddenly , there was a loud crash as Pauls ss shattered on the floor .


    Then , he fell to his knees , begging Lauren for mercy through desperate cries .


    Ms.


    Rhodes , Im sorry ! Please give me another chance ! I truly regret what I did ! The other executives were caught off guard , but their surprise quickly turned into anger .


    Youre the culprit ? You traitor ! We defended you , and this is how you repay our trust ? You must have lost your mind to try poisoning Ms.


    Rhodes ! Go to hell ! Paul continued kneeling on the floor , sobbing , Ms.


    Rhodes , I didnt want to do it … Someone .


    forced me !  The room fell silent again as Andrew asked , Who forced you ? Paul nced nervously at Michael , hesitating to speak while Michaels already dark expression turned even more sinister .


    Tell me who forced you , and Ill protect you , Laurenmanded icily .


    Andrew added , If you confess everything and reveal your mastermind , Ms.


    Rhodes might show mercy .


    Really ? Pauls fearful eyes lit up with hope as he began to raise his hand to point at Michael .


    You ungrateful bastard ! Rhodes Corporation gave you everything , and this is how you repay us ? Ill kill you ! Michael exploded into action before Paul could speak .


    In a rage , Michael grabbed Pauls hair and violently mmed his head against the table .


    Pauls scream filled the room as blood began flowing from his wound .


    Just as Michael prepared to strike again , Andrew kicked him away .


    However , Paul suddenly began convulsing violently , foaming at the mouth before copsing lifelessly .


    Francesca rushed over to check on him before announcing grimly , He had taken poison beforehand .


    The impact triggered the toxin , and he died instantly .


    Michael stood up , brushing himself off as he cursed , Well , looks like the coward chose suicide .


    Good riddance .


    We found our culprit ! Why did you silence him ? Andrew asked coldly Michaels eyes flickered as he smirked .


    I dont know what youre talking about .


    Chapter 45 The other executives shifted ufortably , as even a blind man could tell Michael was acting suspiciously .


    Yet , Michael maintained hisposure and insisted , He tried to poison Lauren .


    He deserved to die .


    I assume he knew his fate and chose to end things himself .


    Lauren scoffed .


    You expect me to believe hemitted suicide ? I dont care what you believe .


    The man is dead and cant testify , and theres nothing you can do about it ! Michael replied , unfazed by Laurens questioning .


    With that , he kicked aside a chair and stormed toward the exit .


    Lauren watched as he left and gritted her teeth in frustration .


    With no evidence , she could not take action against him .


    Oh , Mr.


    Rhodes , Andrew called out suddenly , I forgot to mention that none of the water was actually poisoned ! Michaels face contorted in fury at the doorway , his chest burning with rage .


    He realized he had fallen right into Andrews trap , but there was nothing he could do except swallow his anger and leave .