If Lauren was not willing, then Rhodes Corporation could crash and burn, and Andrew would not spare it another glance.

Tiana hesitated before stepping forward. "Lauren, are you alright?"

There was a flicker of guilt in her eyes—pain and regret flashing for just a moment. She was still tormented by the fact that she had slapped Lauren, and no matter how much time passed, she could not shake the guilt.

However, this kind of pain—Tiana could not bring herself to express it.

Lauren's face remained emotionless. "Why the act, Mrs. Rhodes? Do you actually care whether I'm fine or not? "Would it really matter to you?"

Tiana was at a loss for words.

Andrew, sensing the tension between the mother and daughter, cut in. "Mrs. Rhodes, we can take over this mess. But there's one condition—you need to step back and give up control."

Tiana quickly nodded. "As long as you can clean this up, you can run the company however you want!"

Andrew's tone sharpened. "I don't just need everyone e