Michael adjusted his designer suit with an air of superiority. He said, "Andrew, I'm done playing games with a nobody like you. Watch yourself—if you're foolish enough to side with Lauren, I might have to eliminate you along with her."

With a contemptuous smirk, Michael led his group of executives through the corporate entrance.

Marcus, who was the last to leave, looked at Andrew with a sympathetic smile. "Didn't I tell you to stop coming to see Ms. Rhodes? You not only showed up openly but also challenged our CEO—aren't you just digging your own grave?"

He was particularly concerned about Andrew's bold declaration to take Michael's position.

Marcus felt that Andrew was still naive about how the real world worked. With Michael's current position, all it would take was a nod of his head for his lackeys to destroy this young deputy chief's life.

"Thanks for trying to help back there, Mr. Chapman," Andrew said with a smile.

Marcus waved his hand dismissively. "I did what I co