Chapter 453 Ms.
Rhodes , youre amazing ! I cant believe you actually got the money back , Eunice exclaimed with admiration .
Lauren shook her head and replied , I didnt get the money back Dr .
Lloyd did .
Eunices excitement froze as she looked at Andrew in disbelief , who was casually sipping tea on the couch .
She wondered how this man , whom Tiana had always looked down upon , had not only become Rhodes Corporations fifth director in minutes but had also helped recover 60 million dollars that seemed impossible to retrieve .
Just as doubt began creeping into Eunices mind , she quickly dismissed it .
Tiana was someone she unconditionally admired and respected if Tiana said Andrew was just a gold digger , then it must be true .
Ms.
Rhodes , congratulations ! The company really needs you ! Ms.
Rhodes , we old timers arent worth a fraction of your talent .
Solving this buge problem right after your return we must report this to the board and get you recognized ! Ms.
Rhodes , we all noticed what youve done for the company .
We cant wait for you to be our CEO and lead us again ! Marcus led a group of employees who were not aligned with Michael to offer their congratulations .
Everyone in the company knew this was a power struggle between the CEO and the Vice CEO , or more bluntly , internal friction between Rhodes Corporation family members .
Michael envied Laurens talent and influence , while Lauren had always looked down on her cousin .
Now , employees of Rhodes Corporation were faced with a delicate choice .
For the sake of their future careers and financial prospects , they had to decide whether to side with Michael or show loyalty to Lauren a decision that required careful calculation .
After dealing with a stream of well wishers , Lauren dismissed the last of them and slammed her office door shut .
Locking it firmly , she strolled over to the couch .
Andrew smiled and said , It looks like you have quite a few supporters in your company .
Most are truly on my side , but some are Michaels spies .
I dont have the patience to deal with them , Lauren replied with a hint of annoyance .
Andrew frowned .
Hearing you say that , I cant help but wonder why does the Rhode familys leadership allow this infighting ? Wouldnt it be better for everyone if you and Michael worked together to grow the corporation ? Lauren rolled her eyes .
If only everyone thought like you .
The truth is , my rivalry with Michael reflects a deeper battle among the familys higher ups .
Andrew shook his head .
Big family politics sounds exhausting .noveldrama
Chapter 45 Laurens lips curled into a playful smile .
They might be , but Im not .
Im carefree , Dr.
Lloyd , because all I care about is you .
She then gracefully settled herself on Andrews lap , wrapping her arms around his neck as her perfume wafted toward him .
Andrew froze , his body stiffening .
Was she really planning on starting an office romance ? Andrew began awkwardly , Ms.
Rhodes , this is your office .
Dont you think this might be … inappropriate ? Lauren leaned in until their faces were nearly touching and whispered , Dont worry , I locked the door .
Dr.
Lloyd , why are you trembling ? Is this your first time ? Andrew coughed , trying to appear composed .
Straightening up , he forced a confident tone .
Im no rookie .
Ms.
Rhodes , on the other hand , youre giving off major beginner vibes .