Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

“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.

Andrew, his lips curling into a vicious smirk. “Come here. Get down on your knees

scoffed. “Mr. Rhodes, have you lost your

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

snapped, “Michael, you’re nothing but a rabid dog!

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,

This is an internal

a deal. Have Andrew crawl over here and beg for mercy. I’ll

hiding behind the Driscoll family like

insect who isn’t even worth my time.

next CEO? Well, guess what? I don’t have to hold back anymore. If I’m

of you? That’s child’s play for me. I told you before no matter how strong you think you are, you can’t compete with my connections. You

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