Seeing Lauren in Andrew's arms, crying tears of joy—watching as everyone rushed forward to congratulate them—Michael knew it was over, and the tide had turned against him.
However, he had not lost yet because he had prepared a backup plan long ago. If he could not win fair and square, he would take power by force.
"Mr. Rhodes, what the hell are you doing?"
"Did you just say you'll kill anyone who moves? What a joke."
"You can't win, so now you're throwing a tantrum? Mr. Rhodes, I never thought you'd stoop this low."
Disgusted by Michael's behavior, several senior executives finally spoke up, openly reprimanding him.
Lauren stepped out of Andrew's embrace, her voice sharp. "Michael, I strongly suggest you don't do something stupid."
Michael's face twisted with pure hatred. He pointed a shaking finger first at Lauren, then at Andrew.
"You two… you two bastards," he snarled. "I swear, I've wanted to get rid of you for so long. Everything… everything is because of you! Andr
