Chapter 174
“Kane, the head of the Weller family, has been thinking about stepping down due to his poor health,” Francesca said with disdain. “But judging by Harvey’s stupidity and self–destructive behavior, if the Weller family ends up in his hands, it will be a complete disaster!”
Andrew shook his head. “That’s the Weller family’s business, not mine. I just hope Harvey doesn’t do anything too foolish.”
“If he actually gets control of the Weller family, someone as petty as him will definitely come after you,” Francesca remarked with a frown.
Andrew replied calmly, “Then I’ll make sure both he and the Weller family meet their end sooner rather than later.”
“Harvey has no idea what he’s getting into by targeting someone like you–a silent powerhouse!” Francesca giggled. “I’m getting chills just thinking about it.”
“I’m no powerhouse,” Andrew responded. “I just believe in live and let live. Don’t mess with me, and I won’t mess with you.”
Suddenly, Francesca remembered something and exclaimed, “Oh no! I forgot to tell you that Lauren went to the countryside to source medicinal herbs!”
Andrew’s brow furrowed. “Sourcing herbs? What could go wrong?”
“This is Lauren’s first time managing the pharmaceutical division since becoming CEO of the Rhodes Corporation,” Francesca explained anxiously.
“Michael used to run that division, and he’s been holding a grudge ever since. Before she left, Lauren told me that if you still cared about her, she would need your protection.”
Without another word, Andrew took note of the location of the Rhodes Corporation’s herb farm and rushed out. He knew how ruthless Michael could be. After all, he had already tried to kill Lauren, his own cousin, once before.
Moreover, Andrew also knew there was someone even more dangerous pulling Michael’s strings from behind the scenes. With their vicious nature, they would likely try to make their move during Lauren’s herb–sourcing trip.
“Are you sure you should go alone?” Francesca called out as she followed him. “I can go back to the Aicker residence and send all our security teams with you.”
“There’s no time,” Andrew replied without looking back. “Besides, Ms. Rhodes is probably already being watched. The Aicker security teams won’t be much help in this situation.”
At the foot of a serene hillside, the Rhodes Corporation’s convoy had finished loading several trucks with medicinal herbs and was preparing to depart.
“Miss, this year’s herb yield is down by nearly a third compared to last year,” Eunice, her secretary, reported quietly at Lauren’s car window.
“If the pharmaceutical division doesn’t get enough raw materials, half of our key products could disappear from the market.”
Lauren was dressed casually for the countryside visit. She asked with a frown, “What’s going on? We were told it was a great harvest year with perfect weather conditions. Why is production down?”
Eunice gritted her teeth. “The farm manager refuses to give us an explanation. He just said it’s a shortage, and that’s it. But I talked to some workers there, and they said it was a great harvest today… It’s just…”
Lauren eyed her sharply. “What is it? Just spit it out.”
“The farm manager is loyal to Mr. Rhodes,” Eunice whispered. “Without his orders, this is all they’ll give us.”
Lauren was furious. “That bastard Michael is definitely behind this. When I return, I’ll make him regret ever crossing me!”
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She had expected Michael to try something on this trip, but she had not anticipated him being so bold..
“Tell the convoy to move out,” she ordered.
