Chapter 726
+25 BONUS
Several people in the room who were aware of the senior executive’s dirty secrets could not help but chuckle.
The man’s face flushed with rage as he pointed at Andrew. You-”
However, after sputtering for a while, he did not dare to say another word. The truth was, he already had a deep- seated fear of Andrew. Moreover, Andrew’s words hit a little too close to home.
He was on the verge of full retirement. With more money than he could ever spend, he had been indulging in his ” second youth“. Yet, lately, he had been feeling the consequences–blood in his urine was a clear warning sign.
He thought maybe it really was time to take it easy. Otherwise, he would end up ruining his reputation in his old
age.
Tiana scoffed. “Mr. Lloyd, this is a corporate meeting room, not a place for you to run your mouth.”
Andrew smirked. “Mrs. Rhodes, you’re absolutely right. Which is exactly why I don’t think it was necessary to hold such a big meeting just to celebrate Bane’s three garbage–tier products.”
Tiana let out a cold laugh. “Mr. Lloyd, facts speak louder than words. A revenue of 20 million already exceeds the Pharmaceutical Division’s past performance. And yet, you still call this garbage?”
Andrew shook his head. “Mrs. Rhodes, you can’t just look at revenue and ignore the costs. 20 million in sales… with a production cost of nearly ten million. I have to say, if this is how ‘good‘ pharmaceutical products are managed, then where’s the profit?”
He continued, “On top of that, Bane’s three products all have extremely narrow effects–they’re nothing more than overpriced supplements. Let’s be honest, there aren’t that many people out there as physically drained as Mr. Rhodes or the esteemed elder over there.
“And even if there were, the average person wouldn’t be able to afford these ridiculous price tags. Sure, the first wave of sales might bring in a decent profit, but by the second or third wave? People will realize they’ve been scammed, and Rhodes Corporation’s Pharmaceutical Division will face widespread backlash.”
Lauren nodded seriously. “Mom, that’s exactly what concerns me. First, these three products are absurdly overpriced. They’re way more expensive than similar products in the market.
“Second, they all fall under the same category–just supplements. As Mr. Lloyd said, we can’t focus solely on wellness products. We need to expand into other areas, like wound care and treatment for common illnesses.”
Tiana frowned but remained silent. She had already realized this issue long ago, but without a better alternative, she had no choice but to push Bane’s three main products.
Michael, however, was not having any of it. He sneered. “Lauren, quit being stubborn. Everyone here–including Aunt Tiana–acknowledges these products as a huge success.
“But the moment you and Andrew walk in, all you do is nitpick and find faults. What, do you want us to pull the products off the shelves just to satisfy your egos?”
Lauren’s expression hardened. “Michael, not everyone is as shameless and spiteful as you.”
Michael’s eyes turned cold. “Oh? I’m the spiteful one? Then why are you so jealous of my success? Why are you and Andrew attacking my achievements with Bane? Let’s be real–you’re just afraid of losing to me. Afraid that you won’t get the CEO’s position!”
He scoffed. “Let me make this clear–you can keep dreaming. Because the role of Rhodes Corporation’s CEO is mine for the taking!”
