Michael's lackeys stood there, completely stunned. Then, their shock turned into fury. One shouted, "Andrew, you son of a—"

Andrew threw another slap, knocking one of them out cold on the spot. "A low-level manager talking back to his superiors—who gave you the courage to bark like a dog?"

Without missing a beat, Andrew turned and slapped another man so hard that a tooth flew out.

"You think just because I've been quiet, I'm easy to push around? Let me remind you—I'm a board member, not some sickly kitten. If you cross the line, I will make you regret it."

Two more slaps rang out, sending the last two executives flying.

"A bunch of nobodies daring to insult a department head, a vice CEO, and a board member. I'll let you off this time, but if any of you try this again, I'll make sure you know exactly what it feels like to be paralyzed from the waist down."

Andrew moved fast—too fast. In a matter of seconds, Howard and his four high-ranking colleagues were sprawled across th