Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 531

Chapter 531 Chapter 531 Lauren let out a giggle .

Dr.

Lloyd , you practically scared Troy half to death .

Andrew shook his head .

I wasnt just trying to scare him .

Theres genuinely a faint odor of decay on him .

Its not as strong as Rubys , but its there , which means hes already infected with something .

Lauren looked stunned .

You think that horny fool might actually have HIV ? Andrew chuckled lightly .

HIV is terrifying , but its spread is relatively well controlled these days .

As for Troy , well need a hospital checkup to confirm .

Whether its HIV or something else , his situation doesnt look good .

With that , the two did not linger and returned to Rhodes Corporation .

Over at the Pharmaceutical Division , préparations for the Amberpeak Corporation collaboration were in full swing .

1 Michael was beaming with energy , treating the project as his crowning achievement since becoming CEO .

In his mind , the successful conclusion of this deal would solidify his position in the family , earning him applause from the upper echelons .

He could not help but see it as a crucial stepping stone to eventually claim the title of Rhodes family patriarch .

In contrast , Michael scoffed at the thought of Lauren , believing that his dear cousin had become irrelevant , and she was not even a challenge anymore .

With the company completely under my control , she was just a placeholder vice CEO nothing more than a soon to be married off pawn of the family .

Like Marcus , most of Laurens allies had already been pushed out of key positions .

Michael felt secure , confident that his grip on the company was stronger than ever .

Reclining in his office chair with his legs crossed , he enjoyed a massage from Cindy , his secretary .

For the first time in a while , he felt utterly relaxed .

Michael laughed .

Troy is such a gem .

Through sheer determination in bed , he managed to secure Ruby .

Honestly , Im a little jealous of him ! Always attuned to Michaels moods , Cindy smiled sweetly and teased , Mr.

Rhodes , it sounds like you might have a little interest in Ms.

Dickinson yourself .

Michael did not bother hiding it .