Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 865

Eunice smiled reassuringly and said, "Ms. Rhodes, don't worry—the CEO position is yours for sure!"

Marcus nodded in agreement. "That's right, Ms. Rhodes. We all saw the effort you put in. As per our original agreement, you and Mr. Lloyd were the ones who saved the Pharmaceutical Division. So, if anyone deserves to be CEO, it's you."

Despite their confidence, Lauren still felt a knot of anxiety in her chest. She did not care about the title of CEO; what mattered was that if she became the CEO, she could stay in Jayrodale and take control of Rhodes Corporation.

In other words, she could escape being used as a pawn in her family's arranged marriage plans; she would not have to be shipped off to marry into the Driscoll family in Blumedale.

Lauren made up her mind, thinking, 'As long as I can avoid marrying into the Driscoll family, I'll give myself to Dr. Lloyd. From now on, I'll belong to him alone.'

Tiana's gaze slowly swept across the entire conference room. Finally, her eyes landed on Andrew for a brief moment, and there was something mocking and playful in her expression.

Andrew's chest tightened as a bad feeling crept in, knowing she was about to make a bold move.

"The final decision for the CEO position," Tiana announced, her voice firm and unquestionable, "has been made by the senior leadership of the Rhodes family, and the new CEO of Rhodes Corporation will be… Michael."

Silence crashed over the room like a thunderclap. Both sides—Michael's supporters and Lauren's allies—were instantly thrown into an uproar.

Marcus shot up in rage. "Mrs. Rhodes, how could you make this decision? This is completely unfair!"

Tiana gave him a cold glance, her face expressionless. "This decision wasn't mine alone. It was made by the entire senior leadership of the Rhodes family."

Marcus looked stunned. "Even Mr. Jameson agreed to this?"

Tiana scoffed. "What do you think? My announcement is also his decision."

Michael burst into laughter, his face flushed red with excitement. His lackeys wasted no time showering him with flattery.