Chapter 529 Chapter 529 Rubys gaze lingered on Troy with a mix of pity and ridicule .


    She said , Mr.


    MacAfee , some things cant be forced .


    A mans body doesnt lie .


    Once age catches up with you and especially if youve overindulged in wine and women its no use pretending .


    When it stops working , it stops working .


    Troy roared in frustration .


    No ! My heart still burns with passion ! Im still ready for battle ! Ruby let out a lightugh .


    Ah , but your weapon is rusted and brittle .


    Its no longer fit forbat .


    Tell me , how can a knight without a proper sword hope to ride onto the battlefield? Troy slumped on the bed , looking like the life had been drained out of him .


    He could not stand it he was sitting in front of a feast , yet his body refused to let him enjoy it .


    No matter how much his pride resisted , his bodys limits were absolute .


    Pulling his clothes on hastily , Troy muttered , Baby , give me a few days to recover , and well go again .


    I promise Ill make you beg for mercy next time .


    Ruby , exhaling a puff of smoke , replied with indifference , Mr.


    MacAfee , perhaps you should go home and focus on your health first .


    Troy grabbed his briefcase and left the hotel , shoulders slumped in defeat .


    As he stepped out the door , a familiar voice greeted him with a light chuckle .


    Well , Mr.


    MacAfee , isnt this a coincidence ? Troy froze , looking up to see Lauren with Andrew beside her , both regarding him with amused expressions .


    M Ms .


    Rhodes … What … what are you doing here ? Troy stammered , his voice trembling .


    Laurens smile was as cold as ice .


    What Im doing here isnt important .


    Whats important is that , when I called you earlier , you said you were at a restaurant discussing business with a client , didnt you ? Troys palms began to sweat as he secretly cursed his rotten luck , Why is it always these two? Well , I … Yes , I was … discussing business .


    Its just that … Troy chuckled nervously as he fumbled for words .


    Laurens smile widened into a sharp smirk .


    Let me guess business discussions that conveniently ended up in a hotel suite ? Troy , lets not beat around the bush .


    Do you think I dont know what youre doing here ? Troys face darkened , and he growled , Ms.


    Rhodes , even if you do know , so what ? Mr.


    Rhodes already stated he wouldnt interfere in my personal life .


    Whether Im meeting a client or doing something else , its none of your concern .


    7 He was already frustrated by Rubys dismissive attitude and could not bear to grovel any further .


    He thought , So what if Lauren knows I was here with Ruby ? This is my private life , and she has no right to meddle in it ! 1/2  Chapter 529 Laurens voice turned calm and cutting .


    Mr.


    MacAfee theres no need to get so defensive .


    Who you sleep with and who you cheat with is your business honestly couldnt care less .


    But let me remind you , she added , her tone sharp as a de , you hold a critical position at Rhodes Corporation .


    If you ever confuse personal pleasures with professional responsibilities if you dare sell out thepany for whats between your legs youll be seeing the inside of a courtroom .


    Troys face flushed with anger as he snapped , Ms.


    Rhodes , if youre using me of leakingpany secrets or betraying corporate interests , then youd better have evidence to back it up ! Otherwise , dont waste my time with baseless usations .


    Lauren smiled sweetly , her eyes gleaming with mockery .


    Oh , my dear Mr.


    MacAfee , you seem awfully nervous .


    Are you feeling guilty about something ? Troys heart raced , but he forced himself to maintain hisposure .


    Ive done nothing wrong , Ms.


    Rhodes .


    A clean conscience fears no shadow .


    If you have doubts about me , Im more than willing to submit to an investigation by Mr.


    Rhodes .


    Lauren waved him off with a smirk .


    Dont try to use Michael to intimidate me .


    Ive said all I need to say -take care of yourself .


    As she turned to Andrew , she asked with a teasing smile , Dr.


    Lloyd , Ive heard that people who indulge in promiscuity often end up catching … diseases .


    Is that true ? Andrew nodded , his tone matter of fact .


    Its not guaranteed , but yes , people who are reckless in their rtionships are at a much higher risk of contracting diseases .


    Lauren raised an eyebrow , her smirk widening , as Troys face flushed an even deeper shade of red .


    His fists clenched tightly around his briefcase as he hurried away , muttering curses under his breath .