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Marcus gave a bitter smile as tears glistened in his eyes. He said, "Mr. Lloyd, you're a good man, and an even more open-minded one. Though we haven't known each other long, I truly admire and respect you!" He continued, "Unfortunately, even saints can't save everyone, and I'm just a poor soul trapped in quicksand with no way back!" Standing at the rooftop's edge for so long had taken its toll on Marcus' body and mind. He swayed more noticeably now, looking as if he might fall at any moment. A gasp rippled through the crowd behind him, and a few female employees started crying. Amidst the chaos, several angry voices cursed at Andrew, their words sharp and cutting. Andrew ignored all the distractions and focused solely on Marcus. He called out, "Mr. Chapman, I want to tell you something. You say even saints can't save everyone, but let me make one thing clear—if they can't, I can. If they can't bring someone back from despair, then I, Andrew Lloyd, will." Marcus blinked in con
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The crowd watched in amazement as Andrew's arm swung like a pendulum, launching Marcus back onto the rooftop. Then, with seemingly effortless strength, Andrew pulled himself up and flipped back over the safety barrier. "Mr. Chapman is safe! Mr. Lloyd made it back up too!" The Rhodes Corporation employees on the rooftop erupted in joy and relief. Several medical staff quickly secured Marcus and carried him away while Lauren rushed to Andrew's side, circling him anxiously as she asked, "Dr. Lloyd, are you alright?" Andrew brushed off his suit and smiled, saying, "I'm fine!" Lauren threw her arms around him and said tearfully, "You scared me! When I saw you jump, I thought… well, if you were going to make such a dramatic gesture, it should have been for me!" Her comment broke the solemn atmosphere, causing the gathered employees to burst into laughter. "Mr. Lloyd, I have nothing but admiration for you!" one employee exclaimed. "You've shown us what true courage looks like. I
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Andrew raised an eyebrow and said, "Well, anything less than a few million dollars would be an insult, don't you think, Mr. Rhodes?" "A few million? Andrew, has money made you lose your mind?" one of the executives beside Michael snapped angrily. Michael raised his hand to silence his subordinate and smiled, saying, "Lauren, Mr. Lloyd, I'll be going now—would you mind stepping aside?" Lauren did not budge an inch and asked coldly, "What were you doing when Mr. Chapman was about to jump?" Michael tilted his head thoughtfully and replied, "As the CEO, I'm extremely busy. I was working in my office, of course." "More like busy doing inappropriate things with your secretary. How disgusting!" Lauren mocked. Michael's face darkened as he snarled, "Lauren, watch your words. I'm the CEO—who are you, a mere subordinate, to question my actions? Besides, what proof do you have about these so-called inappropriate activities?" Andrew laughed and commented, "There's plenty of proof. Th
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Andrew's face grew stern as he said, "If you can't handle this alone, you need to speak up instead of worrying about dragging me into it. Remember what I told you on the rooftop—you thought no one could help you, but I'm not just anyone." "Mr. Chapman, let Dr. Lloyd help you," Lauren urged. "I can personally guarantee that his capabilities go far beyond what you and I can imagine!" Marcus wavered at her words, glancing at Andrew uncertainly before asking, "Mr. Lloyd, you're not just the deputy chief of Jayrodale General Hospital, are you?" "Of course not," Andrew smiled. "To be frank, I now control the entire underground network of Jayrodale. Whether Lucy's situation involves old money families or other complications, I'm confident I can resolve it." "Mr. Lloyd, do you really mean that?" Marcus asked, his eyes wide with shock. Andrew chuckled. "Why would I lie about something like this?" Marcus studied Andrew intently, his mind racing as he processed this revelation. This m
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"Searching blindly would be like looking for a needle in a haystack," Andrew remarked thoughtfully. Lauren snorted and said, "Let's go straight to the Weller residence and demand Lucy back. If Harvey refuses, we'll tear their whole empire down." Andrew chuckled wryly. "Ms. Rhodes, your approach is too aggressive. If we knew for certain Lucy was at the Weller residence, we could confront them directly. But as we heard, Harvey played it smart—Lucy isn't with the Weller family. She's with the masked man, so we need another approach." Lauren sighed, feeling frustrated. "But the Weller family is our only lead, and everything else is a dead end. What else can we do if we don't confront them?" Andrew turned to Marcus and asked, "Mr. Chapman, think carefully about that masked man—did you notice any distinguishing features?" Marcus racked his brain, trying to recall the incident. "He even disguised his voice, clearly being extremely careful not to reveal his identity. I studied him wh
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Natasha laughed, saying, "Mr. Warren, we're just following orders. If you have a problem with that, you can take it up with our superior!" Donald snorted. "Who's your superior? Even if it's God himself, he can't let you run wild in my jurisdiction." Dylan replied calmly, "He's someone you should know, Mr. Warren—the one you arrested last time." Natasha added with an unrestrained laugh, "That's right. We're talking about And—I mean, Mr. Lloyd. Bye!" After hanging up, Donald wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his expression completely dumbfounded. He shivered and muttered, "So that's who's directing Dylan and Natasha—thank God I didn't interfere too much!" He decided then and there to stay out of it completely. After all, even Mark showed respect to Mr. Lloyd, and if Mark had not raised any concerns, then this definitely was not his business. Having found a convenient excuse, Donald relaxed with a chuckle. He wondered which poor soul had managed to anger someone as power
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Harvey said smugly, "It's simple supply and demand—everyone wins. We're making money faster than my father ever did. Too bad he's not alive to see how I've made the Weller family more prosperous than ever!" Serena beamed as she walked over to Harvey's chair, settling down beside him. She purred, "Once you've built up the Weller family empire, don't forget my contribution." At that moment, Brad Weller, Harvey's uncle and a senior member of the family, walked into the living room. His face darkened immediately at the scene before him. "What do you think you're doing? Have some decency—you're bringing shame to the Weller family name!" Brad exclaimed angrily. Harvey and Serena barely reacted to his outburst. Harvey simply smiled and said, "Uncle Brad, don't act so shocked—this isn't the first time you've seen us together." Brad warned him, "Harvey, do you realize how disgraceful this behavior is? You're an educated man—how can you act so inappropriately?" Harvey replied coldly,
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Brad said doubtfully, "From what I know, Marcus is a loyal veteran at Rhodes Corporation. Will he really do as you ask?" Harvey sneered. "Of course, he wouldn't normally cooperate, but he has no choice with his precious daughter in my hands. Blood is thicker than water, after all." "Y-You kidnapped Marcus' daughter?" Brad gasped in shock. Harvey snapped, "Why are you panicking? The end justifies the means. I'll do whatever it takes to crush Rhodes Corporation's pharmaceutical division. Besides, I hired underground thugs to do the kidnapping—even if it gets exposed, it can't be traced back to the Weller family." Just then, Harvey's phone rang. After answering it, he cursed, "Those bloodsucking quality control inspectors, damn them! All they do is snoop around." He stood up and headed for the door, adding, "I'm coming right over. Make sure you treat those animals well—give them whatever they want!" Before leaving, Harvey turned back to Brad and said, "I'll send you Marcus' nu
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Though the time was short, Troy had managed to satisfy Ruby to some extent. Those brief bursts of intense effort had at least brought her a flicker of enjoyment. However, just as they were reaching the peak of the moment, Troy's phone rang loudly. Neither of them paid attention at first—they were too caught up to care. The phone refused to stop. It kept ringing persistently, over and over again, as if determined not to give up until someone answered. Troy let out a sudden yelp of frustration, his face contorting with both anger and despair. Ruby, startled, asked, "What's wrong?" Troy's expression was a mix of fury and helplessness as he gestured downward. "See for yourself!" Ruby glanced down and immediately froze, disbelief spreading across her face. Troy had completely deflated—his once enthusiastic presence reduced to a soft, limp failure. The repeated phone calls had dealt a devastating blow, killing the mood entirely. Grabbing his phone with a vengeance, Troy answered,
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After confirming the formula was legitimate, Ruby handed it back to Troy, her face lighting up with a seductive smile. She said, "So this is one of Rhodes Corporation Pharmaceutical Division's legendary formulas? "I heard they're worth more than gold, but honestly, it's not as impressive as I imagined. Compared to Amberpeak Corporation's products, well, let's just say it falls short." Troy, now completely naked and clutching Ruby's feet, laughed nervously, too infatuated to notice her subtle jab. "Of course, baby, you're right. Rhodes Corporation's products are decent in Jayrodale, but Amberpeak Corporation sets the industry standard. We could never compare." Ruby's lips curved into a silent sneer, thinking, 'This fool has no idea I've already memorized the formula.' With a practiced move, she shifted her body slightly, dodging Troy's slobbering kisses. Ruby was a master of the game, seasoned in dealing with men like him. She knew better than to let him have everything at once.
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Ruby's smile widened as she thought, 'The fish has taken the bait. Troy is just as predictable as I expected.' However, as the grin lingered, a sudden itch below made her uncomfortable, dampening her excitement. Her mood instantly darkened as she wondered if that disease was coming back again. Meanwhile, Troy's car sped out of the Rhodes Corporation parking garage, rushing toward its destination. Andrew and Lauren, already in their SUV, quickly followed. "Dr. Lloyd, just as you predicted—Troy leaving work during office hours is definitely suspicious," Lauren said with a cold smirk. Andrew, keeping his eyes on the road, replied, "A spy like Ruby will always look for the easiest way to infiltrate a company, and her best target is someone she can easily manipulate from the inside. Since she's already slept with Troy, it's no surprise she's using him as her pawn." Lauren frowned. "Dr. Lloyd, you mentioned earlier that both Troy and Ruby have the same foul smell. What exactly did
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In the hotel room, Ruby stripped off her clothes and enjoyed a luxurious rose-scented bath. Afterward, she sprayed perfume generously around the room, filling the air with a sweet, seductive aroma. She picked up her phone and dialed Troy. "Troy, when are you coming over? I miss you!" she cooed, her voice dripping with allure. Busy at work, Troy felt a shiver run through him when he heard her sultry tone. He laughed, half-joking, "What's gotten into you, baby? Feeling frisky again?" Ruby pouted playfully. "You're the one feeling frisky! I already told you—I miss you. Are you coming over or not? I just finished a bath, and now I'm all soft and smooth… and smelling divine." Troy hesitated. "How about tonight, baby? It's broad daylight, and I'm now swamped with work." Ruby's tone turned cold as she huffed. "Fine, then. You stay busy with your work, and don't bother coming tonight either. I have a dinner meeting with some executives later anyway, so I won't have time for you. B
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"I want Lauren to experience true despair and unrelenting pain," Ruby hissed, her eyes alight with malice. "When the Rhodes family collapses completely, when their legacy is destroyed, I bet her anguished screams will sound like music to my ears." Aspen, standing calmly by the window, gave a faint smile. "Hatred is indeed a powerful motivator, but you can't rely solely on it. The brain, Ruby, is the deadliest weapon of all." Ruby hesitated, then bowed her head respectfully. "Please, Ms. Stevens, enlighten me." Aspen's cold smile deepened. "The Weller family is currently under the spotlight, drawing public scrutiny and outrage. It's the perfect distraction for us. Everyone thinks the crisis in Rhodes Corporation's Pharmaceutical Division is over, but this lull in vigilance is precisely when I strike." She turned to Ruby, her tone laced with pride. "The key is to attack your prey when they least expect it, when their guard is down—that's when it's most fatal." With a light laug
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Michael called Troy in and personally locked the door behind him. Troy, shifting uneasily, spoke first. "Mr. Rhodes, about Ruby and me… We did go to the hotel yesterday. But aside from… well, you know… I was genuinely there to discuss business. Honestly, if I hadn't kept her happy, we wouldn't have secured the Amberpeak Corporation deal so easily." Michael waved dismissively. "I didn't call you here to scold you." Troy froze, caught off guard. "I thought you would scold me for mixing personal matters with work!" In truth, Troy had not gone to the hotel to talk business at all. Ruby's stunning beauty had completely captivated him. Their initial flirtation quickly escalated into something far more intimate, and the deal came up only afterward. By chance, Troy learned that Ruby was a representative for Amberpeak Corporation. The realization thrilled him—sealing such a significant partnership would be the perfect way to prove himself as the new head of the Pharmaceutical Divisio
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Lauren looked puzzled. "There's an issue with that document? I didn't notice anything off." Andrew smiled knowingly. "It's normal you didn't catch it. The problem lies in Ruby's formula for the pill she wants Rhodes Corporation to produce." He paused briefly before continuing in a colder tone. "Ruby requested the Pharmaceutical Division to manufacture a so-called 'miracle anti-cancer drug'. It's positioned as an exclusive, high-end product designed for the wealthy and elite families—rare, valuable, and groundbreaking." "But here's the catch," he said, his voice sharp. "While the formula lists over 30 premium ingredients that appear highly effective on their own, they turn into a lethal poison when combined. And not just any poison—it's a slow-acting, insidious toxin. Anyone who takes it will suffer without even realizing the cause." Andrew's gaze darkened. "Now, imagine if Rhodes Corporation went ahead and produced this pill, selling it to affluent clients and major figures. Wh
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Michael cut through the growing tension with a sharp tone. "That's enough. Today's meeting is over. What matters to me is your ability to do your job and make money for the company. Your personal lives and relationships are of no interest to me as CEO." He started to walk away but paused after a few steps, gesturing for Troy. "Mr. MacAfee, come to my office. I'd like to clarify a few details about the collaboration with you." Troy smirked, glancing at Andrew with a look of triumph. The unspoken message was clear. "So what if you caught me fooling around with Ruby? You can't touch me if the CEO has my back." Ruby stood to leave, but as she passed Lauren, she leaned in with a cold smile. "Ms. Rhodes, I haven't forgotten my grudge against you. Be careful not to make a mistake you'll regret for the rest of your life." Lauren shot back without missing a beat. "Don't worry, Ms. Dickinson. I'd be happy to send you back for another helping of prison meals—on the house." Ruby's smile
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Andrew smiled calmly. "Alright, one final question." Ruby, clearly irritated, snapped, "Mr. Lloyd, enough is enough. You just said the last question was your final one." Andrew chuckled, unfazed. "It just popped into my head, Ms. Dickinson. No need to get so tense—this one isn't about the collaboration. Just casual chit-chat." Ruby huffed. "Tense? Who's tense? You're quite the joker, Mr. Lloyd. Ask your question—I have other matters to attend to. Rhodes Corporation isn't the only company knocking on Amberpeak's door." Andrew's smile took on a sharper edge. "I heard from Mr. MacAfee earlier that the two of you discussed the collaboration thoroughly and worked very hard, even late into the evening. Is that correct?" Ruby froze for a moment, then nodded. "Yes, Mr. MacAfee is very dedicated. We had a detailed conversation yesterday and talked until around nine in the evening." Troy, clearly proud of himself, chimed in, "It was exhausting, but for Rhodes Corporation, it's my dut
