Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 880

“You’re completely insane!” Lauren’s anger exploded on the spot.

Michael sneered, his face twisted with arrogance. “So what I have the power to be arrogant! I’ve put up with your entire family long enough!”

He spat, “And you, Tiana–I’m not afraid of you just because you’re the lady of the family. Who becomes the true leader of the Rhodes family is still up for debate!”

Lauren’s face darkened. “So that’s it–you and your father are plotting to take the family head position for yourselves?”

Michael let out a low, mocking laugh. “And what if we are? Leadership belongs to whoever earns it. Right now, the Rhodes family’s power in Blumedale is far greater than what your father has here. Compared to my father, he’s nothing. So, Lauren, I’d say your days of luxury are coming to an end.”

The executives in the room exchanged uneasy glances. Some of them subtly turned toward Tiana, while others eyed Michael’s blatant confidence.

Was the Rhodes family truly about to face a major power shift?”

If that was the case, they needed to pick sides–and fast.

Michael then turned to Andrew, his lips curling into a vicious smirk. “Come here. Get down on your knees and crawl under my legs!”

Marcus scoffed. “Mr. Rhodes, have you lost your damn mind?”

Michael ignored him, pointing a finger at Andrew with contempt. “Andrew, this time, you’re going to learn your place. You will kneel before me like the pathetic mutt you are. I’m giving you one last chance. Get on your knees, or I’ll kill you on the spot.”

Lauren snapped, “Michael, you’re nothing but a rabid dog! Dr. Lloyd, don’t waste your breath on him!”

Michael pulled out his phone, grinning. “See this, Andrew? With one call to my father, he can reach the Driscoll family in an instant. If Joe–the Joe Driscoll–hears about you and Lauren getting all cozy… Trust me, he’ll have his personal guards marching into Jayrodale tonight to bury you alive!”

Even Tiana’s expression shifted at those words. She ordered, “Michael, put down your phone! This is an internal family matter–there’s no need to drag the Driscolls into this!”