Chapter 540 Michael warned through gritted teeth , Andrew , Aunt Tiana is gracious enough to let this slide , but youd better watch your mouth .
The first time might be luck , but the second time ? Even if she you , I certainly wont .
spares Andrew nced at him with a faint smirk and said , Michael , youre no longer the CEO , so stop pretending to be someone important in front of me .
Lets face it , youre just a washed up vice CEO now , only capable of managing a few departments .
As a board member , I answer to thepany , not you .
Michaels face turned crimson with anger , but he could not find a rebuttal .
Stripped of his CEO title , he no longer had the authority to give Andrew orders .
Ignoring Michaels silent fury , Andrew turned his attention to Tiana and said firmly , Troy made mistakes and deserves to be held ountable .
But throwing him into prison at the drop of a hat makes the Rhodes family seem cold and ruthless .
After years of loyalty , handling him this way feels unnecessarily harsh and vindictive .
Tiana let out a cold chuckle and said , Do you even realize the scale of the damage he caused by leaking three proprietary forms from the Pharmaceutical Division ? Andrew nodded calmly .
I understand the gravity of the loss perfectly , Mrs.
Rhodes .
However , what I am suggesting is that Troys actions should go through the proper channels ofmercial crime procedures .
Using your influence to send him straight to prison feels like an emotional vendetta rather than a measured response .
Tianas eyes narrowed , but after a moment , she replied , Fine .
Lets assume you have a point .
I can consider dealing with Troy with some leniency .
But tell me this what do you mean by using me of being unclear in my rewards and punishments ? Andrew leaned back slightly and said , Its simple .
Troy is one of Michaels people , and now that hes made such a colossal mistake , his career and reputation are in ruins .
But I have to ask when someone below makes a mistake , are we just going to let the person above him walk away unscathed , washing their hands of any responsibility ? Michaels face twisted in rage .
Andrew , what are you implying ? Are you seriously suggesting that I should be held ountable for what Troy did ? Andrews tone hardened as he continued , Troy fell into Rubys trap because of poor judgment , but as his superior , you share the me for enabling the coboration .
During the meeting , you fully endorsed Troys partnership with Ruby .
Now that disaster has struck , all this proves is that your leadership is ipetent , brainless , and reckless ! Michael clenched his fists , his teeth grinding as he barely contained his fury .
Alright , youre great at running your mouth , Ill give you that , he spat .
Butve already been demoted to vice CEO .
Isnt that punishment enough for you ? Some of the other executives chimed in to back him up .
Thats right Mr .
Rhodes has already been stripped of his CEO position .
Surely , thats a sufficient punishment .
Another added , Mrs.
Rhodes has always been known for her fairness .
If this is the judgment shes made , it should be enough .
Chapter 540 The elder who Andrew had previously pped red at him and said furiously , Mr.
Lloyd , why do you keep harping on Mr.
Rhodes ? What are you trying to achieve ? Andrew shook his head , his gaze filled with disdain .
He said calmly , Youre all nothing but aplices , birds of a feather flocking together .
Thats exactly why Rhodes Corporation is in todays mess .
Michael and his supporters immediately bristled , ready to hurl insults and usations at Andrew , their anger boiling over .
However , Tianas icy voice cut through the tension like a de .
Enough ! shemanded .
Let him continue .
I want to hear everything he has to say .
Lets see if he can back up his bold ims with anything worthwhile .
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