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, what's the meaning of this?"

"First, an unannounced emergency meeting, and now we're locked in? What are you planning?"

"Hey, you! Unlock that door now, that's an order!"

Andrew returned to Lauren's 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, "I've called this meeting because of an urgent matter. Someone has been trying to poison me for some time, and I've 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