Chapter 537 Chapter 537  Andrews calm yet defiant words caused an uproar among the gathered crowd .


    Michael , seething with anger , was on the verge of losing his temper .


    Meanwhile , the senior members of Rhodes Corporation exchanged sneering nces .


    Andrew , youre just a lowly board member , yet you dare act all high and mighty in front of Mrs.


    Rhodes ? You must have a death wish ! Exactly .


    Forget being the fifth board member do you remember when the third board member , who also chaired the Jayrodale Chamber of Commerce , dared to cross Mrs.


    Rhodes ? He was nearly beaten senseless and left crawling out of here like a worm ! In the Rhodes familyspany , you bow , or you break .


    And Mrs.


    Rhodes isnt just the matriarch her status is leagues above what you could ever understand .


    Tianas frosty gaze locked onto Andrew , her presence radiating silent authority .


    Laurens face tensed , and she quickly stepped in front of Andrew .


    Mom , Mr.


    Lloyd just recently joined thepany .


    Hes not yet familiar with all the rules and customs .


    Please , forgive him ! Michael sneered .


    Unfamiliar with the rules ? Then he should learn them .


    Andrews nothing special .


    Even Jayrodales mayor , Mr.


    Thatcher , wouldnt dare show disrespect to Aunt Tiana .


    Lauren clenched her teeth , ready to argue , but Tiana silenced the room by calmly walking straight toward Andrew .


    Standing directly in front of him , Tianas icy gaze met Andrews steady and unwavering eyes .


    Interesting .


    You have guts , Ill give you that , Tiana said coldly , her toneced with contempt .


    I didnt expect Marvin to pull off such a move in Jayrodale to nurture someone like you as his pawn .


    Andrew smirked .


    Im sorry , Mrs.


    Rhodes , but I dont understand what you mean .


    Tianas lips curved into a thin , mocking smile .


    Dont understand ? Or are you just pretending not to ? You and I both know the truth .


    She turned sharply and called out , Michael ,e here ! Michael , who had been watching nervously from the side , immediately rushed forward , bowing his head .


    Aunt Tiana , Im here .


    Please , tell me what you need .


    Without warning , Tiana raised her hand and pped Michael hard .


    The crisp sound echoed through the office , and a bright red handprint bloomed on his cheek .


    Aunt Tiana , what- Michaels voice quivered with fear .


    He dared not show the slightest hint of anger or resistance , only terror and confusion .


    I pped you because youre an idiot ! Tiana snapped , her tone as cutting as her p .


    The disaster in the Pharmaceutical Division Ive heard it all .


    And your handling of it ? Youre so pathetic ! Even I cant stand it .


    Michael stammered , I I was wrong .


    Please , Aunt Tiana , guide me .


    Tell me what I should do ! 1/2 Chapter 537 +26 BONUS Tianas expression turned even colder .


    Track down Ruby and retrieve the stolen forms if you can .


    If not , ensure that shes eliminated permanently .


    The employees standing nearby shuddered at her words .


    Tiana was not just known for her ruthlessness she was infamous for it .


    Stories about her were whispered across Jayrodale .


    One particrly chilling tale involved her disfiguring a rival heiress in a jealous rage and ultimately having the woman drowned in a well .


    The scandal had been huge then , yet Tiana remained untouchable and unscathed , continuing her reign as the Rhodes familys matriarch .


    And as for Troy , Tiana continued nonchntly , hes finished .


    Hes no longer of use to Rhodes Corporation .


    Michael nodded hastily .


    Youre right , Aunt Tiana .


    His gross negligence warrants immediate dismissal .


    Tiana shot him a sharp look .


    Dismissal ? Do you think Rhodes Corporations reputation can be salvaged by mere firing ? No.


    Hes going to jail .


    This ipetent fool caused immense damage to thepany .


    If we dont make an example out of him , the Rhodes familys prestige will be tarnished beyond repair .


    Michaels breath hitched , and he bowed his head low .


    Understood .


    Everything will be done ording to your orders .


    Inside , Michael was fuming .


    Troy had been one of his key yers in the Pharmaceutical Division , a trusted ally he had personally ced in a position of power .


    With Troy being sent to prison , it felt as though his own left arm had been severed .


    Yet , Michael could only grit his teeth and swallow his anger .


    Troys reckless actions had doomed him , and no amount of loyalty could undo the mess he had created .