Chapter 647 Lauren and Michael both fell silent , tension hanging in the air .

Tiana gave Lauren a mocking smile .

You really have a knack for siding with outsiders , dont you ? Whats the matter ? Just because Andrew spent a few billion dollars , you feel the need to defend him ? Listen , Lauren , youre the Rhodes familys heiress .

Family interests come before anything else , Tiana continued coldly .

Do you honestly think Andrew threw billions around just because he cares about you ? No.

He has his own hidden agenda and ambitions .

She gave a disdainful scoff .

He wants you .

He wants to use you to establish a connection with the Rhodes family .

Wake up , Lauren .

Dont be so naive .

Laurens face remained emotionless .

Im fully aware of who truly cares about me .

So , Im sorry , Mom , but I dont agree with you .

Tianas expression hardened .

Whether you agree or not , I dont care anymore .

The decision is final .

The factories .

will prioritize Bane and the Pharmaceutical Divisions projects .

If you believe Andrew can turn things around , then let him prove it .

Laurens voice rose in anger .

How is he supposed to prove anything if you wont even let the factories produce my formulas ? Tiana sneered .

If Andrew is as capable as you claim , let him figure it out himself .

Just then , the office door swung open , and Andrew walked in with an icy expression .

Michael , who had been itching for a fight , exploded in rage .

Who the hell let you in ? Get out ! This is a Rhodes family meeting .

What right do you have to be here ? Andrew motioned with his hand , his voice cold .

What right ? Come over here , and Ill show you .

Michael gritted his teeth and stomped toward Andrew .

Oh , Im coming .

Lets see what youve got ! Heres the truth , Andrew youre nothing but a pile of shit to the Rhodes family , Michael spat venomously .

Before Michael could finish , Andrew slapped him .

Michael let out a pained howl as he was sent flying back three meters and crashed to the ground .

You hit me ? In front of Aunt Tiana ? Michael screamed as he scrambled to his feet , clutching his bruised face .

His eyes blazed with fury .

Youre dead , Andrew ! I swear Ill kill you today ! Andrews eyes flashed with a deadly gleam .

He strode forward and slapped Michael twice more , sending teeth , spit , and blood flying .

Michael stumbled back , utterly humiliated .

Andrew stood over him , his voice cold and detached Listen carefully .

Youre not the CEO anymore .

So what makes you think you can act tough ? Second , Andrew added , his eyes narrowing , you seem to forget that I hold a five billion dollar stake in Rhodes Corporation .

You think you can just insult a major shareholder without consequences ? Mrs.

Rhodes being here wont save you .

In fact , I was about to ask her to weigh in on your behavior .

Turning to Tiana , Andrew spoke calmly , Mrs.

Rhodes , Michael attacked me without provocation .

Dont you think you should step in and handle this ? Or has Rhodes Corporation become so rotten that your family can bully whoever they want without repercussions ? Tiana crossed her arms and gave a cold laugh .

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Lloyd , are you trying to put me in a corner with that question ? Chapter 647 Andrews tone remained even .

Not at all .

Im simply wondering if Rhodes Corporation has decayed beyond repair .

If so , I can always pull my investment and walk away .