Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 786

As she spoke, Tiana’s expression softened, her tone turning almost coaxing. Seeing the situation, the other executives also jumped in, their voices filled with persuasion.

“Mr. Rhodes, true courage lies in sacrifice for the greater good!”

“Mr. Rhodes, if you bring Mr. Lloyd back, you won’t just be saving the company–you’ll be a hero of the Rhodes family!”

“It’s just bowing and begging for mercy. Think about it–history remembers those who endure humiliation for a greater cause. You’ll have the chance to be remembered!”

Michael listened as one voice after another filled the room, each word supposedly well–meaning, yet every sentence stabbing deeper into his pride. Once red with fury, his face turned eerily pale.

These backstabbing bastards had made up their minds and had all collectively decided to throw him under the bus to save themselves.

Being remembered in history? To hell with that! Even with his limited education, he knew that kneeling would only bring him shame for a lifetime. They were sugarcoating it, but in reality, they wanted him to humiliate himself so they could keep their hands clean!

“Say whatever you want, but I will never-

Michael gritted his teeth, determined to make his stance crystal clear. However, before he could finish, his phone

rang.

Kenny, was calling from Blumedale. His stomach tightened, but he still answered. “Dad, what’s wrong?”

His

flickered toward Tiana, and he hesitated for a second before putting the phone on speaker.

angry. “Tell me the truth–things are falling apart at Rhodes Corporation aren’t they?”

a laugh. “It’s not that bad. Just a

blew out the speaker. “You useless piece of shit! Do you think you can lie to

don’t care what you have to do–you’d better stabilize the company immediately! That’s our stronghold in this region, the foundation of our family’s power in Blumedale.

was beyond livid. His words were sharp, his frustration seething through

is under massive public scrutiny. We’re getting attacked from all sides, and I

give a damn what you do–you fix it, or you deal with the consequences. If this mess ruins my plans in Blumedale, and you end up being

to God, I’ll disown you myself. Hell, I might even have you castrated just

phone down, ending the call with a

pale to utterly lifeless as he realized it

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