Chapter 700  Bane waved a hand dismissively .


    Let me make one thing clear Im not helping Rhodes Corporations Pharmaceutical Division out of pure goodwill .


    I expect to get what I want when the timees .


    I trust you wont be stingy when that moment arrives .


    Tiana chuckled softly .


    Dont worry .


    Youll have ess to all the resources and funds you need .


    The meeting room was filled with Rhodes Corporation executives .


    Besides Bane and Michael , Andrew , Lauren , and Marcus were also present .


    However , the three of them sat on the sidelines ,rgely ignored .


    Nobody came over to chat or engage with them .


    Meanwhile , Michael stood at the center of attention , surrounded by a crowd of managers , all enthusiastically congratting him .


    They were not there just for idle ttery they were hedging their bets .


    After all , the ongoing power struggle between Michael and Lauren would decide who got the CEO seat .


    Judging by the current situation , Michael seemed like a guaranteed winner .


    And in corporate politics , knowing which way the wind blew was a survival skill these managers had mastered .


    Michael smiled modestly , but his gaze swept toward Andrew and Lauren with a mocking glint .


    Lauren , Mr.


    Lloyd … you two look a bit down , he said with a fake smile .


    Whats wrong ? Did Mr.


    Lloyds magic forms not turn out as expected ? Laurens expression remained cold .


    Our products are just fine .


    Theyll be hitting the market soon .


    You dont need to worry about us .


    Michaelughed condescendingly .


    Lauren , youre being way too impatient .


    Sure , Glorious Pharmaceuticals is backing you , but the heart of a product lies in its quality and performance .


    If Mr.


    Lloyds forms turn out to be garbage , thenunching them will only burn through resources and drain your energy for nothing .


    Marcus frowned .


    Mr.


    Rhodes , you dont even know what our products are .


    Isnt it a bit arrogant to make assumptions like that ? Michael sneered .


    Why would I waste time learning about your products ? Tell me , Mr.


    Chapman , would you care what the janitor on the street is having for lunch ? Of course not .


    Because the gap between you two is too vast to bother .


    Marcus face turned red with anger Michaels words were beyond insulting .


    Mr.


    Chapman , Andrew said suddenly , his voice calm but sharp , would you waste your breath arguing with a dog .


    Michaels expression darkened instantly .


    His lips twisted into a snarl .


    Andrew , you just dont know when to quit .


    Fine .


    Lets see how far your so called miracle products go .


    Ill enjoy watching you crash and burn .


    Andrew smirked .


    Michael , do you remember what I told you before ? I said Id strip away that smug mask and bring you back to reality .


    Dont forget that .


    And from where Im standing , your products are the real garbage .


    Bane snorted .


    Kid , big talk like that can make your tongue snap in half .


    If my products are garbage , then yours are less than trash .


    Andrews gaze shifted to Bane , filled with disdain .


    Bane , you whipped up three forms in record time .


    What do you think you are ? The legendary founder of the Advanced Medical Institute ? You might have everyone else here fooled , but I see through your tricks .


    Chapter 700 Banes face hardened .


    His voice dropped to an icy growl .


    What the hell are you implying ? Are you questioning my medical expertise ? Andrew shrugged .


    Im not questioning it Im outright dismissing it .


    Your forms are nothing but a haphazard mix of tonic herbs thrown together under pressure .


    Sure , they might give people a quick boost stuff a bunch of Root of Resilience , Emberhorn Stag , and Sunberry Bush into someone , and theyll feel like a furnace for a few hours .


    But real medicine is about more than a temporary high .


    Its about affordability , essibility , and consistent , reliable results .


    The room fell into stunned silence .


    Many of the executives looked pale , suddenly uncertain about the products they had been so eager to praise .


    Marcus pped his hands , nodding with approval .


    Well said , Mr.


    Lloyd ! Thats what you call integrity and vision ! 11 Even Tiana nced at Andrew with surprise .


    She thought , This kid … maybe he actually knew what he was talking about .