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.

screen. His father, Kenny, was calling from Blumedale. His stomach tightened, but he

His

Tiana, and he hesitated for a second before putting the phone on

rough and angry. “Tell me the truth–things

forced a laugh. “It’s not that bad. Just a little

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

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. If you keep dragging it into the gutter, then even if I become the next family head,

were sharp,

massive public scrutiny. We’re getting attacked from all sides, and I have no way to fix it right now! What do you

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 the

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

down, ending the

lifeless as he realized it

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