No one paid any attention to Michael and his twisted comments. Everyone was waiting for Andrew and Lauren's next instructions.

Andrew said, "Lauren, I don't think we should go head-to-head with the Wellers over the warehouse fire."

Lauren nodded. "I was thinking the same. Right now, the public is on their side, and the internet is flooded with support for them. If we try to argue our case directly, people will just see Rhodes Corporation as the villain."

Andrew smirked. "Which is why we should shift the focus."

Lauren thought for a moment before her eyes lit up. "You mean we create a new media storm—one big enough to replace the warehouse fire scandal and divert public attention?"

Andrew gave her an approving look. "That's my girl—always quick on the uptake."

Excited, Lauren's mind raced, quickly coming up with possible solutions. "Dr. Lloyd, I swear, you're a lifesaver. The moment you pointed it out, everything just clicked. If we create a bigger national talking point, th