Chapter 161 Laurens heart sank , but her face remained cold and distant .


    She dered firmly , No one has the right to decide about my marriage except me Michael let out a scornfulugh .


    I knew youd resist , but its pointless .


    This arranged marriage has been approved by the head of the family and the Rhodes Corporation board members .


    You have no choice in the matter , whether you object or not .


    With a mocking nce , Michael walked away .


    Lauren sat back in her chair , feeling helpless as she mumbled , Even after everything , I still cant escape being another steppingstone for the familys expansion … Her gaze shed with determination as she continued , The Driscoll family might be powerful , but I refuse to ept this arrangement ! However , it did notst long .


    The light in Laurens eyes quickly dimmed as she let out a bitterugh .


    She wondered aloud , mumbling , What about his feelings for me ? These past few days , hespletely focused on Christina , ignoring me .


    Perhaps Michael was right Im the one who foolishly misread everything .


    Meanwhile , Michael stormed back to his office , his face dark with anger .


    As soon as he entered , he mmed the door and violently threw an ashtray across the room .


    A sinister looking elderly man in ck sat on the couch with his legs crossed .


    He asked coldly , Mr.


    Rhodes , whos gotten you so worked up this time ? Michael barked , I cant stand that bitch Lauren anymore .


    Im running out of patience ! I need to seize control of Rhodes Corporation quickly and get rid of her .


    Only then can I make her pay for all the humiliation she caused me .


    Bane replied calmly , That girl has always been headstrong , and you shouldnt have provoked her .


    But dont worry , Mr.


    Rhodes .


    Your time to take over Rhodes Corporation wille soon enough .


    Michaels eyes lit up , his interest piqued .


    Oh ? Have you found a way to bring Lauren down , Bane ? Bane scoffed .


    That girls got a sharp mind .


    Forgive me for saying this , Mr.


    Rhodes , but shes far more clever than you .


    Taking her down in one shot wont be easy .


    However , shes still young , and with my help behind the scenes , shell eventually make a serious mistake .


    In fact , Rhodes Pharmaceuticals annual supply run ising up thats our opportunity .


    Michaels mind raced as he observed Banes cunning smile .


    Are you suggesting we strike while Laurens handling the supply transaction ?  Bane replied smugly , Exactly ! Rhodes Pharmaceutical has to source new medical supplies from rural vendors .


    Its a crucial business that shell have to oversee personally .


    Once she leaves for the rural suppliers , security will be lighter .


    The remote location will allow your men to ensure herplete failure .


    Michaels smile grew wider until he burst into maniacalughter .


    Perfect ! Its time to teach that bitch a lesson .


    Its just too bad that bastard Andrew managed to survive .


    Tonys dead , but somehow , that guy made it through !