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 glanced 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 the company, 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 accountable.

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 formulas 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 of commercial 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 accusing 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 accountable 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 blame for enabling the collaboration.

During the meeting, you fully endorsed Troys partnership with Ruby

Now that disaster has struck, all this proves is that your leadership is incompetent, brainless, and reckless! Michael clenched his fists, his teeth grinding as he barely contained his fury.noveldrama

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 slapped glared 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 accomplices, 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 accusations at Andrew, their anger boiling over.

However, Tianas icy voice cut through the tension like a blade.

Enough! she commanded.

Let him continue.

I want to hear everything he has to say.

Lets see if he can back up his bold claims with anything worthwhile.

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