Andrew exclaimed in surprise, "Lauren, I didn't realize you had that in you!"

Lauren smiled sweetly. "Of course! I'm not just a pretty face. Remember, I was the one who chased Michael around with a knife, threatening his manhood!"

Andrew could imagine Michael's miserable situation back when Lauren was at the height of her influence at Rhodes Corporation. That man was probably living in constant fear of losing everything at any moment.

"I hadn't expected Ruby to be out of prison already. Someone must have pulled some strings," Lauren said thoughtfully.

"It seems Ruby might be targeting Rhodes Corporation again," Andrew replied.

Lauren smirked. "Let's head home. No matter how well she plans, it won't work. I just hope Troy doesn't do anything stupid."

After dropping Lauren off, Andrew drove straight to his villa at the top of Moonlit Sanctuary. He had spent two days establishing himself at Rhodes Corporation, and it was time to focus on his own priorities.

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