Andrew's calm yet defiant words caused an uproar among the gathered crowd. Michael, seething with anger, was on the verge of losing his temper.

Meanwhile, the senior members of Rhodes Corporation exchanged sneering glances.

"Andrew, you're just a lowly board member, yet you dare act all high and mighty in front of Mrs. Rhodes? You must have a death wish!"

"Exactly. Forget being the fifth board member—do you remember when the third board member, who also chaired the Jayrodale Chamber of Com