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Yet, Francesca would not listen. She pouted and grumbled, "Andrew, if you keep talking, I'm going to get mad. I know you don't want anything to do with me, but you don't need to act like we didn't do anything together. Why won't you admit it?" Tears welled up in her eyes, and she glared at him, full of resentment, as she asked, "Am I really so unworthy in your eyes, Andrew?" Andrew stood there, stunned for a moment. He sighed, knowing there was no point in explaining. The more he tried, the worse it would get. He would have to find the right time later to clear things up. He said, "Fran, don't be angry. I didn't mean anything by it." Francesca sniffed and replied, "Don't worry, I won't tell Lauren. I won't bring it up again, so you don't have to feel guilty. Anyway, I need to get to the hospital for my shift. So, I'll leave it at that!" Andrew asked, "Do you want me to drive you? You're still weak!" Francesca blushed and said, "If you want to drive me, I'd appreciate it."
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Marcus said, "Right now, we only have a few samples. If we try to compete with Michael using just these, it won't be convincing at all!" Andrew nodded. "That makes sense. Then let's go to the factory and get a batch of both miracle drugs produced. We'll release them into the market and see how they perform!" Marcus remarked darkly, "Speaking of this, Mr. Lloyd, you might not know. Michael has already made arrangements with our suppliers on the manufacturing side." Andrew sneered. "What kind of dirty tricks is that trash pulling behind the scenes now?" Marcus gritted his teeth. "The suppliers are all leaning toward Michael. They've agreed to work with him exclusively. I've been to them a few times now, and each time, they came up with some excuse to delay. Finally, they just flat out told me they'll only cooperate with Michael." Andrew remained calm. "Good medicine is rare, but there are plenty of factories. Don't worry, we'll find another partner." At the moment, Lauren was
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Someone mocked, "Heh, the sign says, [No entry for anyone from Rhodes Corporation's Pharmaceutical Division or dogs.] Doesn't that mean people from Rhodes Corporation are worse than dogs? Hahaha!" Another commented, "Mr. Brunner of Glorious Pharmaceuticals is a real entrepreneur here in Jayrodale. Rhodes Corporation may have a big name, but Mr. Brunner clearly doesn't care about that!" "Without a doubt, Rhodes Corporation's Pharmaceutical Division must have offended Mr. Brunner. Sure, Rhodes has a huge reputation in Jayrodale, but in front of Mr. Brunner, they're nothing. They have to come crawling and begging!" Glorious Pharmaceuticals employees, as well as others passing by, stopped to watch and gossip about Andrew and Marcus. The employees, especially, could not hide their contempt, their expressions dripping with disdain. Marcus turned to the security guard, his voice cold. "We haven't done anything to offend Mr. Brunner, have we? Why would he pull something like this witho
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One of the men said, "Marcus, you're the head of Rhodes Corporation's Pharmaceutical Division, and we're giving you face today. Hurry up and take this fool and get out of here. We at Glorious Pharmaceuticals won't entertain trash like this!" Laughing, the employees of Glorious Pharmaceuticals, including the security guard, were all enjoying the moment. They acted as though they had won something, looking at Andrew like he was nothing. Marcus gritted his teeth and said, "Kenneth, we may not have gotten the visit we wanted, but we still have our dignity. Are you really planning to cut ties with Rhodes Corporation's Pharmaceutical Division over this?" Kenneth sneered. "Marcus, don't get ahead of yourself. Right now, Mr. Brunner has already secured a big deal. The mysterious VIP guest is negotiating with him as we speak. Rhodes Corporation? Maybe they were relevant in the past, but now? We at Glorious Pharmaceuticals don't owe you anything." Marcus looked at Andrew and muttered, "M
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Kenneth never expected Andrew to actually fight back. After all, this was Glorious Pharmaceuticals' territory, and Andrew was supposedly just a small fry from Rhodes Corporation's Pharmaceutical Division. Who gave him the audacity? Armed with plastic batons, dozens of security guards rushed forward to surround Andrew. Meanwhile, a few Glorious Pharmaceuticals executives backed away in fear, shouting insults. "How dare this punk hit Mr. Mudge? You're dead!" "Mr. Mudge, hang in there! We'll take care of this little brat right now!" "Security, what are you waiting for? Beat him to death, teach him a lesson!" Andrew stamped on Kenneth's head, forcing his face into the ground. Kenneth's mouth and nose were filled with blood and teeth, spraying out in a horrific mess. "One more move, and I'll crush his skull," Andrew said calmly, not even looking at the dozen or so guards. Marcus was frozen in shock. Meanwhile, the security guards and the remaining executives of Glorious Pharma
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Marcus was at a loss for words from Andrew's unconventional approach and thinking. It was unlikely that those at Glorious Pharmaceuticals embraced the martial spirit, but rather were fearful of Andrew. After all, he had slapped Kenneth so hard his blood was all over the place—now they have no choice but to obey. Marcus had gained a new level of respect for Andrew, thinking the director of the group was absolutely a force to be reckoned with. "You think you'll do anything to Mr. Brunner? You've hit Mr. Mudge, and you won't be leaving Glorious Pharmaceuticals in one piece today." "Yeah, you should release him and pay a few hundred thousand in medical fees, or you'll be dead before you know it." "Mr. Mudge is Mr. Brunner's right-hand man. Slapping him is the same as slapping Mr. Brunner's face. If Mr. Brunner doesn't deal with you today, I'll eat my shoe!" The executives leading the way were fuming, constantly threatening Andrew. Usually, they were the ones being treated
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The elevator chimed, and the doors opened, leading them to the entrance of Stephen's office. Before they could even step inside, Andrew heard a loud voice along with two female voices from within the room. "Ms. Aspen, Ms. Christina, well then, let's toast to a successful partnership and making a fortune together! Oh, the two beauties from Stevens Corporation are really making waves here in Jayrodale. It's truly my luck to meet such heavenly ladies like you." The person continued, "If we could sit down and chat over some wine, that would make it even more enjoyable!" Aspen laughed. "Well, Mr. Brunner, since you're offering, it'll be rude to decline you!" Christina's voice also sounded cheerful. "Then let Aspen and I raise a glass to you, Mr. Brunner. We hope you'll take good care of Stevens Corporation's pharmaceutical business." Andrew let go of Kenneth, speaking calmly, "Open the door." Kenneth felt like he had been granted mercy, and he scrambled to open the door and rush
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Stephen puffed on his cigar slowly, then scoffed, "Kid, you hear that? The two ladies don't even care about your life anymore. Now, if you come over here, kneel, and clean my shoes until they shine, and then pay Kenneth half a million in medical fees, I might let you live." Andrew, with Marcus at his side, walked into Stephen's office slowly, not rushing. He glanced around and casually sat on the left side of the couch. "Mr. Brunner, that's a bit much," he said coolly. "I hit him because he deserved it. Besides, he started it, and I only defended myself. Also, Mr. Brunner, you insulted people from Rhodes Corporation's Pharmaceutical Division. I came here to ask for an apology. Is that really too much to ask?" Stephen froze for a second as if he could not believe his ears. Then he sneered, "What? You came here to ask me for an apology? Are you serious? You want to ask me for an apology?" Then, Stephen burst out laughing, like he had just heard the funniest joke in the world.
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Michael's lackeys stood there, completely stunned. Then, their shock turned into fury. One shouted, "Andrew, you son of a—" Andrew threw another slap, knocking one of them out cold on the spot. "A low-level manager talking back to his superiors—who gave you the courage to bark like a dog?" Without missing a beat, Andrew turned and slapped another man so hard that a tooth flew out. "You think just because I've been quiet, I'm easy to push around? Let me remind you—I'm a board member, not some sickly kitten. If you cross the line, I will make you regret it." Two more slaps rang out, sending the last two executives flying. "A bunch of nobodies daring to insult a department head, a vice CEO, and a board member. I'll let you off this time, but if any of you try this again, I'll make sure you know exactly what it feels like to be paralyzed from the waist down." Andrew moved fast—too fast. In a matter of seconds, Howard and his four high-ranking colleagues were sprawled across th
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The man in suspenders lifted his chin arrogantly. "Yeah, I hit her. What are you gonna do about it, Mr. Lloyd?" Andrew's expression remained calm. "Why did you hit her?" The man scoffed. "The Pharmaceutical Division belongs to Mr. Rhodes. Some lowly secretary waltzing in here demanding approval documents? Please. Who does she think she is?" Andrew's eyes narrowed. "Since when did the Pharmaceutical Division become Michael's territory? As far as I know, the director here is still Mr. Chapman, isn't it?" The man let out a mocking laugh. "Does it even matter? Mr. Rhodes is about to become the company's CEO. Once that happens, the entire corporation will be his. "And me? I'm the head of sales for the entire Pharmaceutical Division. Just so you know, that two-million-dollar performance boost? That was all my doing! "So, Mr. Lloyd, my advice? Stop wasting your time. Just step aside and quit dreaming about competing with Mr. Rhodes, or you'll end up with nothing but a mess to cle
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Lauren's voice was sharp with anger. "Who hit you? Eunice, tell me—who did this to you?" Tears welled up in Eunice's eyes as she shook her head. "Miss, I'm fine. You don't have to worry about me." Lauren's fury only grew. "I'm asking you—who did this? Tell me, and I promise I'll make sure they pay for it!" Eunice sobbed. "Miss, please don't ask anymore. I don't want to cause you trouble." Just as Lauren was about to explode, Andrew gently pulled her back and reassured her. "Don't get upset. Trust me—I'll make sure Ms. Brooks gets justice." Then, he turned to Marcus. "Mr. Chapman, explain—what happened here?" Marcus let out a sigh before responding. "Ms. Brooks went to the Pharmaceutical Division to get the approval documents, just as you instructed. Michael's lackeys not only refused to process it, but they also ran their mouths and insulted you, Mr. Lloyd. Ms. Brooks couldn't stand it and argued back, but in the end…" Andrew's expression darkened into a cold smirk. "So,
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Andrew and Lauren wasted no time. After handling everything at Glorious Pharmaceuticals, they rushed back to Rhodes Corporation. On the drive back, Lauren could not hold back her curiosity. She asked hesitantly, "Dr. Lloyd, I know I shouldn't pry, but I still want to ask… Was it Mr. Yates who helped with the machine?" Andrew nodded. "You could say that. I already realized that Stephen's factory, even though it's the best in Jayrodale, isn't all that impressive. To put it bluntly, they couldn't even get a single advanced piece of equipment. So, I gave Marvin a heads-up in advance and had him figure something out." Lauren fell silent for a moment before whispering, "If Mr. Yates helped you like this, there must be a price, right? For example, maybe he wants to use you to take control of Glorious Pharmaceuticals. And from there, he could monopolize Jayrodale's entire pharmaceutical industry. It's not impossible." Andrew glanced at her, surprised. "Lauren, how did you come up with
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Stephen said, "But Mr. Lloyd, you should know that pharmaceutical-grade precision equipment costs a fortune. Most of it is imported, and a single machine alone could easily cost over 100 million!" Andrew nodded. "The equipment has already been taken care of. Once Ms. Rhodes and I leave, you need to head straight to the factory and inspect it." Stephen blinked in disbelief, thinking he must have misheard. "Mr. Lloyd, what did you just say? The equipment is already handled?" Andrew responded calmly, "Yes. It's done. You'll be dealing with a vice CEO from Wealthroller Investments—a major investor in the pharmaceutical industry. He'll be there to assist you and ensure everything runs smoothly." Stephen froze in shock. "Mr. Lloyd, you actually got someone from Mr. Yates' company involved?" Andrew remained indifferent. "No, I didn't ask for help. I gave an order." Stephen's heart skipped a beat. He was smart enough to stop questioning, but internally, his mind was racing. He wond
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Grabbing Lauren's delicate hand, Andrew said, "Let's go. We need to make a trip to Glorious Pharmaceuticals and check with Mr. Brunner to see when the first batch of products will be ready for release." Lauren frowned. "The timeline is too tight. I'd say it'll take at least another two weeks." Andrew shook his head. "No, I'm only giving him two days at most." … The two of them quickly drove over to Glorious Pharmaceuticals. As soon as they arrived, Stephen came rushing out with a bright smile as soon as they arrived. "Mr. Lloyd, Ms. Rhodes, welcome!" Lauren returned his smile politely. "Sorry to bother you again, Mr. Brunner." Stephen waved his hands. "Oh, come on, Ms. Rhodes, no need to say that! Being able to work with Mr. Lloyd is an honor. I should be thanking you!" Andrew did not hesitate to walk straight over to Stephen's office chair and sit down, leaving Stephen standing there awkwardly with nowhere to sit. After glancing around helplessly, Stephen finally resigne
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Andrew said, "Isn't it obvious? Lauren's biggest support is me!" Marcus' jaw dropped slightly as if he had just been personally attacked. On the other hand, Lauren felt a mix of embarrassment and warmth, her heart fluttering as she looked at Andrew. For the first time, she realized her composed and gentlemanly Andrew had a bit of a rebellious, streetwise streak. Marcus raised his hands in surrender. "Mr. Lloyd, I have to admit—your confidence is actually pretty damn cool!" Andrew shot him a sharp look. "Mr. Chapman, this isn't just confidence. I'm stating facts. Enough sulking. It's time to do something! Let me make this clear—I'll definitely crush Michael!" Lauren and Marcus exchanged glances, unsure of what Andrew had up his sleeve. Nonetheless, neither of them doubted his words. After all, Andrew had proven anything time and time again that no challenge ever seemed to be a real obstacle for him. … Back in Lauren's office, Andrew immediately began assigning tasks. He
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Lauren's expression turned ice-cold. "Michael, you're a complete idiot. If you keep running the Pharmaceutical Division like this, you'll ruin Rhodes Corporation's reputation sooner or later!" Michael turned to Tiana, gritting his teeth. "Aunt Tiana, they're still talking down on me even now! It seems not everyone appreciates my contributions to this company. Since that's the case, I might as well step down and let Lauren be CEO instead. I'm done putting up with this disrespect!" Lauren sneered. "Playing the victim now? Michael, you're absolutely shameless." Tiana suddenly slammed the table. "Enough! Have you two argued enough?! Lauren, your time is running out. If you want to prove your products are better, then do it! "If you can't show results, I will hand the CEO's seat to Michael. And if that happens, there's no reason for you to stay in Jayrodale anymore. You should return to Blumedale and focus on preparing for your wedding!" Lauren's eyes burned with frustration and r
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Several people in the room who were aware of the senior executive's dirty secrets could not help but chuckle. The man's face flushed with rage as he pointed at Andrew. "You—" However, after sputtering for a while, he did not dare to say another word. The truth was, he already had a deep-seated fear of Andrew. Moreover, Andrew's words hit a little too close to home. He was on the verge of full retirement. With more money than he could ever spend, he had been indulging in his "second youth". Yet, lately, he had been feeling the consequences—blood in his urine was a clear warning sign. He thought maybe it really was time to take it easy. Otherwise, he would end up ruining his reputation in his old age. Tiana scoffed. "Mr. Lloyd, this is a corporate meeting room, not a place for you to run your mouth." Andrew smirked. "Mrs. Rhodes, you're absolutely right. Which is exactly why I don't think it was necessary to hold such a big meeting just to celebrate Bane's three garbage-tier
