Bane waved a hand dismissively. "Let me make one thing clear—I'm not helping Rhodes Corporation's Pharmaceutical Division out of pure goodwill. I expect to get what I want when the time comes. I trust you won't be stingy when that moment arrives."

Tiana chuckled softly. "Don't worry. You'll have access to all the resources and funds you need."

The meeting room was filled with Rhodes Corporation executives. Besides Bane and Michael, Andrew, Lauren, and Marcus were also present.

However, the three of them sat on the sidelines, largely ignored. Nobody came over to chat or engage with them.

Meanwhile, Michael stood at the center of attention, surrounded by a crowd of managers, all enthusiastically congratulating him.

They were not there just for idle flattery—they were hedging their bets. After all, the ongoing power struggle between Michael and Lauren would decide who got the CEO seat.

Judging by the current situation, Michael seemed like a guaranteed winner. And in corporate