Donald nodded vigorously, "Yes, it was Aspen. If she hadn't slandered you, Mr. Lloyd, I would never have made that move."

Andrew waved his hand dismissively. "Very well… I believe you know how to handle the situation moving forward."

Donald's face turned sinister. "Rest assured, Mr. Lloyd. That bitch nearly got me killed. She won't get away with this."

Andrew remarked with a knowing smile, "Yet I heard from Mr. Thatcher that you wanted to sleep with her,"

"That was just my hormones talking, Mr. Lloyd!" Donald quickly exclaimed. "I've come to my senses now—I just want to cut all ties with that woman and teach her a lesson."

After Donald's submissive departure, Lauren smiled. "Dr. Lloyd, I'm relieved you're okay. I should head home while Fran and the others leave too."

"Ms. Rhodes, is everything alright with the Rhodes family lately?" Andrew asked with surprise. "You seem unusually busy."

Lauren avoided his gaze, smiling. "Just some minor matters. I'll come to see you once