Troy sneered, feigning politeness. "Oh, judging by Mr. Lloyd's demeanor, it seems he has some insights to share. Why don't we all listen attentively to his wisdom?"

His comment dripped with sarcasm, clearly meant to set Andrew up for embarrassment. After all, in Troy's eyes, Andrew was just a wealthy shareholder with no real business knowledge.

Michael followed up with a mocking grin. "Mr. MacAfee has a point. Mr. Lloyd, you're part of Rhodes Corporation now, so perhaps you could share some grand vision for our company's future or enlighten us with your development plans?"

The other executives, all five of them, smirked and watched Andrew expectantly, clearly hoping for him to stumble. Lauren's face darkened, and she was about to intervene to spare Andrew the humiliation. She knew it was unrealistic for him to have a grasp on the intricate details of the business so soon after joining.

Yet, Andrew simply smiled. "Visions and development plans? Let's skip the empty talk. It's no