Chapter 402 Recently , Lauren seemed to be facing some difficulties but had not confided in Andrew .


    Even Francesca was not fully aware of the situation , which made Andrew concerned enough to inquire with Marcus about it .


    Marcus looked surprised and asked , So the rumors about you and Ms.


    Rhodes are true , Dr.


    Lloyd ? What rumors ? Andrew asked , caught off guard .


    Marcus smiled with a knowing look and said , Theres talk that the Rhodes family heiress , the CEO of Rhodes Corporation , is involved with a young doctor .


    None of us employees believed it , until now , when you asked about her situation .


    I guess the rumors werent unfounded after all ! Andrew chuckled wryly , understanding why such rumors existed .


    Lauren had never hidden her attraction to him , regardless of time or ce , so it was not surprising that Jayrodales high society had caught wind of it .


    Ms.


    Rhodes and I are … indeed very close friends , Andrew replied awkwardly .


    Thats why Im asking if shes facing any difficultiestely .


    Marcus took a sip of tea and said seriously , The CEO or rather , the former CEO is indeed facing significant troubles .


    Ms.


    Rhodes has stepped down , and Michael has taken over as CEO .


    Andrew was shocked .


    How could Michael have enough power to rece Lauren ? Marcus sighed and said , Usually , I shouldnt discuss internal Rhodes family matters .


    But since youre not an outsider , Dr.


    Lloyd , Ill be frank with you .


    Andrews expression turned cold as he said , Please continue , Mr.


    Chapman .


    He would not have minded if Michael had legitimately reced Lauren , but given Michaels history of attempting to harm her , this transition likely involved foul y .


    While Andrew did not care about the CEO position itself , he would not let Michael get away with hurting Lauren .


    Ms.


    Rhodes is currently under house arrest , Marcus exined sympathetically .


    Shes only allowed to visit thepany and a few specific locations .


    The Rhodes family is known for their strict traditional values .


    Marcus continued , Michael has been increasingly suppressing Ms.


    Rhodestely .


    At this rate , Michael will soon haveplete control of Rhodes Corporation .


    Why would the Rhodes family put Ms.


    Rhodes under house arrest ? Did she do something wrong ? Andrew asked with a frown .


    Marcus shook his head and replied , We employees dont know the details , but apparently , a senior family member from Blumedale , the Rhodes family matriarch , has been extremely 1/2  Chapter 402 harsh with Ms.


    Rhodes .


    There are rumors in thepany that Ms.


    Rhodes is being arranged to marry into a prominent Blumedale family , after which shell step away from the business entirely to be a typical housewife .


    And is Ms.


    Rhodes willing to ept this ? Andrew asked coldly .


    Marcusughed and said , Of course not .


    Shes had several public confrontations with Michael in front of the executives .


    But in old money families like the Rhodes , the patriarch and elders hold the real power .


    Even as the Rhodes heiress , she mustply with the familys marriage arrangements .


    Seeing Andrews silence , Marcus hesitated before advising , Take my advice dont get your hopes up about Ms.


    Rhodes .