Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 783

Chapter 783

Michael felt a deep sense of frustration creeping up and let out a cold laugh. “Aunt Tiana, of all people, Andrew is the last person you should be asking for help. Who does he think he is? Like he could actually save Rhodes Corporation? The moment trouble showed up, he disappeared without a trace!”

Tiana smirked. “Oh? So if Andrew isn’t capable, does that mean you are?” Tell you what–if you can contain the media backlash and turn the pharmaceutical division around, I’ll make you CEO on the spot. How about that?”

Michael’s face darkened immediately. While Tiana made it sound like she was giving him an opportunity, in reality, she was humiliating him in front of everyone.

Her words did not just question his abilities—they made it clear to the entire room that Michael simply was not on Andrew’s level.

That was the only reason she could afford to make such an offer.

Michael clenched his teeth. “Fine, Aunt Tiana. I admit, I can’t fix this mess. But Andrew? He’s even worse–he doesn’t deserve the position either!”

Tiana chuckled, her laughter dripping with mockery.

Michael’s face flushed with anger–was she really looking down on him that much?

Tiana turned to Marcus. “Mr. Chapman, call Andrew again. This time, I’ll speak to him myself.”

The entire boardroom fell into stunned silence, wondering if she was personally asking Andrew to come back. No one would have thought they would see the day.

After all, Tiana held the highest authority in Rhodes Corporation, and there was no reason for her to lower herself to plead with a mere board member. With that, they all wondered what was so special about Andrew.

One of the senior executives, an old–timer who had been beaten up by Andrew twice before, immediately spoke up. “Mrs. Rhodes, the company is in trouble, and we should work together to find a solution. But having you personally ask for help? That’s unacceptable! It would make all of us look like failures, and worse, it would damage your dignity!”

Another executive quickly chimed in. “Exactly! Mrs. Rhodes, you represent the entire company, and more importantly, you carry the Rhodes family’s name. If someone has to ask for help, it should be us, your subordinates.”

“That’s right! No matter how desperate we are, we can’t let you lower yourself to this level. If anyone has to grovel, it should be us!”