Andrew froze, startled by Lauren's serious tone. Looking at her earnest expression, he seemed to understand something deeper.

"Target you? Someone must've told you that. But, Lauren, what do you think?" Andrew replied with a faint smile, offering no further explanation.

Lauren shook her head firmly. "I don't believe it. That's why I'm asking you directly."

Andrew's expression turned cold. "I don't care who's feeding you these ideas. I only want to tell you one thing—I came to Rhodes Corpor