Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

Chapter 42 In the Rhodes Corporation conference room , Lauren called an emergency executive meeting .

After all the executives had entered , Andrew locked the door , drawing immediate disapproval from those present .

Ms.

Rhodes , whats the meaning of this ? C First , an unannounced emergency meeting , and now were locked in ? What are you planning ? Hey , you ! Unlock that door now , thats an order ! Andrew returned to Laurens side , ignoring their protests .

When one furious executive tried to speak up , a warning look from Michael silenced him immediately .

At the head of the table , Lauren looked over the gathered executives , her tone cold and direct .

She began , Ive called this meeting because of an urgent matter .

Someone has been trying to poison me for some time , and Ive just discovered who it is .

The executives faces changed dramatically with this revelation .

Who could stoop so low ? Ms.

Rhodes is our CEO who would do something so despicable ? Whoever it is should get on their knees and beg for mercy !! If I , Paul Clarke , find out who did this , theyll regret it ! One by one , the senior executives expressed their outrage .

Michael slammed his hand on the table , and he declared icily , Anyone who threatens a member of the Rhodes family will live to regret it .

If the culprit comes forward now , Ill spare them .

Andrew had to suppress a smile at Michaels performance the guilty party playing detective .

After much shouting and declarations of loyalty that left them hoarse , no one stepped forward .

Each executive acted as if they were innocent .

Lauren , if you know who it is , just point them out , Michael suggested .

I gave them a chance , but they didnt take it .

We shouldnt be so merciful to that person ! Lauren smirked .

You already know who it is , dont you ? How would I know ? Michael feigned surprise .

If I did , theyd be in pieces by now .

Lauren inwardly scoffed at his act but maintained her composure .

Ill give the guilty party one last chance to confess .

Given your years of service to Rhodes Corporation , I might show leniency ! The executives exchanged uneasy glances , but no one spoke up .

# 25 BONUS Chapter 42 Paul Clarkes face darkened .

Which gutless coward did this ? Ms.

Rhodes has taken care of all of us executives .

If I catch who betrayed her , theyre going straight to prison ! Michael suddenly smiled .

Lauren , are you sure you actually know who did it ? Lauren gave him a cold look .

Michael , are you suggesting Im bluffing ? Of c Of course not , Michael replied with faked sincerity .

If you know who it is , just name them .

Leave everything else to me .

Ill handle it .

His words were full of feigned concern , perfectly playing the role of the protective family member .