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Michael’s expression turned dark. “Maybe I am, but Lauren is even worse! The company is in total crisis, yet she’s nowhere to be found. She hasn’t contributed a damn thing!”
He added, “If you’re looking for someone to blame, she should be first on your list!”
Tiana’s face twisted in frustration as she turned to Marcus. “Mr. Chapman, what did Kingsley say?”
Marcus shook his head. “Mrs. Rhodes, I tried my best, but Mr. Baldwin has no intention of stepping in.”
Tiana clenched her teeth. “That bastard is really pushing me to my limit, huh?”
She had already sent Jerry to ask Kingsley for help once, and he had outright refused, not giving her even the slightest bit of face. Now, for the second time, he had completely ignored her plea.
Tiana’s patience had finally snapped-this time, she was truly furious.
Michael felt a deep sense of frustration creeping up and let out a cold laugh. “Aunt Tiana, of all people, Kingsley is the last person you should be asking for help. Who does he think he is? Like he could actually save Rhodes Corporation? The moment trouble showed up, he disappeared without a trace!”
Tiana smirked. “Oh? So if Kingsley isn’t capable, does that mean you are?” Tell you what-if you can contain the media backlash and turn the pharmaceutical division around, I’ll make you CEO on the spot. How about that?”
Michael’s face darkened immediately. While Tiana made it sound like she was giving him an opportunity, in reality, she was humiliating him in front of everyone.
Her words did not just question his abilities-they made it clear to the entire room that Michael simply was not on Kingsley’s level.
That was the only reason she could afford to make such an offer.
Michael clenched his teeth. “Fine, Aunt Tiana. I admit, I can’t fix this mess. But Kingsley? He’s even worse-he doesn’t deserve the position either!”
Tiana chuckled, her laughter dripping with mockery.
Michael’s face flushed with anger-was she really looking down on him that much?
Tiana turned to Marcus. “Mr. Chapman, call Kingsley again. This time, I’ll speak to him myself.”
The entire boardroom fell into stunned silence, wondering if she was personally asking Kingsley to come back. No one would have thought they would see the day.
After all, Tiana held the highest authority in Rhodes Corporation, and there was no reason for her to lower herself to plead with a mere board member. With that, they all wondered what was so special about Kingsley.
One of the senior executives, an old-timer who had been beaten up by Kingsley twice before, immediately spoke up. “Mrs. Rhodes, the company is in trouble, and we should work together to find a solution. But having you personally ask for help? That’s unacceptable! It would make all of us look like failures, and worse, it would damage your dignity!”
Another executive quickly chimed in. “Exactly! Mrs. Rhodes, you represent the entire company, and more importantly, you carry the Rhodes family’s name. If someone has to ask for help, it should be us, your subordinates.”
“That’s right! No matter how desperate we are, we can’t let you lower yourself to this level. If anyone has to grovel, it should be us!”
As the room erupted with passionate declarations, Tiana’s lips curled into a faint smirk.
“Alright then. Since you all agree that it would be humiliating for me to personally ask Kingsley… Which one of you will go and invite Mr. Baldwin back to take charge?”
The room that had been buzzing with energy just moments ago suddenly fell dead silent. The executives glanced around at each other, but not a single one volunteered.
They had no problem putting on a show of loyalty for Tiana, but when it came to actually swallowing their pride and asking Kingsley for help, not a single one of them had the guts.
After all, many of them had been Kingsley’s enemies at some point and some had even suffered under his hand. Asking them to beg
Kingsley for help? That was worse than eating dirt.
Tiana scoffed. “Oh, so all that talk just now was for show? The moment you actually have to do something, you all play dead?”
Her patience was wearing dangerously thin. If these idiots were not vital to the company, she would have fired them all on the spot.
Her gaze landed on one particular executive and said, “Mr. Mitchell, you’re a senior figure in this company, respected and experienced. And just now, you the first to pledge your loyalty to me.”
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She added, “Then let’s put that loyalty to the test-go and ask Kingsley to come back.”
Charlie Mitchell’s face twisted into an awkward grimace as if he had just swallowed something bitter. “Mrs. Rhodes, y-you see, I’m already at an advanced age. Asking me to beg some kid for help us-‘
Before Charlie could even finish his sentence, Tiana cut him off coldly. “Right now, what’s more important-the company’s future or your pride? I don’t think I need to spell it out r you.”
Charlie’s stomach twisted. He knew there was no way out of this-whether he liked it or not, he had to go through with it.
At Tiana’s signal, Marcus dialed Kingsley’s number again and then handed the phone to Charlie with a polite smile.
Charlie forced out a stiff chuckle. “Mr. Baldwin, it’s Charlie Mitchell, one of the senior board members. I was just wondering when do you plan on returning to the company?”
He tried to keep his tone as respectful as possible, swallowing his pride. A second later, Kingsley’s voice came through, completely indifferent. “Get lost.”
The call cut off-no hesitation, no explanation.
Charlie stood there, gripping the phone, his face turning a deep shade of red. “That little bastard! He actually told me to get lost! Me!”
Fuming, he raised the phone, ready to smash it against the ground.
Marcus quickly called out, “Mr. Mitchell, that’s my phone! If you break it, you’re paying for it!”
Charlie’s hand froze in midair, his entire body stiff with rage. Around the room, several people struggled to contain their laughter, their shoulders shaking as they covered their mouths.
Kingsley had guts, that was for sure. He did not just ignore Charlie-he had straight-up dismissed him like he was nothing.
Tiana, unfazed, glanced around the room. “Since Mr. Mitchell couldn’t bring Mr. Baldwin back, we’ll move on. Next -Mr. Olson, head of security, your turn.”
The moment she called his name, David Olson’s face twisted into something close to despair.
Some executives, especially those on better terms with Kingsley, were not too worried. Even if they failed, at least they would not be completely humiliated.
But Michael’s lackeys? They were in for hell.
One by one, they dialed.
“Mr. Baldwin, the company really needs you. Could you please come back and take charge?”
“Fuck off.”
“Mr. Baldwin, please, don’t be upset! This was all just a misunderstanding. We’re all in this together now, so you can’t just abandon us!”
“Who the hell are you? Do I know you? You want me to save you? What are you, my kid? Get lost.”
“Mr. Baldwin, we’re in a crisis. Instead of holding grudges, shouldn’t we all work together? As a board member, how could you be so crude and irresponsible?”
“So what if I’m crude? So what if I don’t give a damn? What are you gonna do?
Bite me? Screw off!”
The calls ended one by one, and
Rhodes Corporation’s executives fell into a suffocating silence.
Frustration, humiliation, and outright fury spread through the room like wildfire.
“This is outrageous! That bastard actually dares to treat us like this! He owes us an apology!”
“Unbelievable. I’ve been in business for decades, and never in my life have I been insulted like this. Kingsley, you’ve gone too far!”
“I mean, fine, if he doesn’t want to help, whatever! But does he have to go out of his way to humiliate us? Screw him!”
The executives who had been personally cursed out were trembling with rage, barely keeping themselves together.
Meanwhile, Marcus and his team stood quietly off to the side, looking perfectly composed. But deep down? They were enjoying every second of it.
After all, nearly half of Rhodes Corporation’s top executives had just been publicly humiliated by Kingsley.
And Marcus? He was lucky enough to be excluded from the massacre.
This was history in the making. Not even Tiana or the head of the Rhodes family had ever dared to go this far.
Yet Kingsley, a single board member, had just single-handedly torn through the entire company’s leadership like it was nothing.
And the worst part? There wasn’t a damn thing anyone could do about it.
Michael’s eyes burned with fury. “Aunt Tiana, I suggest we make Kingsley pay for his arrogance and blatant disrespect!”
Tiana nodded without hesitation. “You’re right. He’s gotten way too full of himself- it’s time he faced the consequences. Tell you what-why don’t you go over there right now, tie him up, and drag him back here? I’ll personally take care of him. Sound good?”
Michael’s throat tightened as he stared at her in disbelief. He thought, ‘Is she joking? Did she seriously expect me to go up against Kingsley in a fight?’
After all, if he could take Kingsley down, he would not have needed to rely on Tiana in the first place.
Tiana shot him a condescending look. “If you’re not up for the task, then shut up.” She turned to Marcus. “Give me the phone. I’ll ask Kingsley myself.”
This time, no one in the room dared to protest. They had all tried-and they had all been humiliated. Now, their only hope was Tiana.
Tiana took the phone and, after a deep breath, spoke in a calm but firm tone. “Mr. Baldwin, name your terms. What will it take for you to come back and fix this mess at Rhodes Corporation?”
Kingsley’s voice came through the line, light with amusement. “Now, this is a rare moment-Mrs. Rhodes, you’re finally asking me for help.”
Tiana replied, “Kingsley, cut the games. You’ve had your fun humiliating everyone. Just tell me your conditions.”
Kingsley chuckled. “It’s simple. Just one thing. If you can do it, I’ll come back immediately.”
“Fine. Whatever it is, I’ll make it happen.”
“Good. Have Michael bring a team to Moonlit Apothecary and kneel before Lauren, bowing and begging for her mercy. That’s my condition.”
The line went dead.
Tiana slowly lowered the phone, her face unreadable as she turned to the room full of executives. Her gaze finally landed on Michael.
Michael instantly tensed, his skin crawling under her stare. “Aunt Tiana, why are you looking at me like that?”
Tiana spoke flatly. “Kingsley named his terms.”
Michael instinctively took a step back. “Well, good for him, but what does that have to do with me?”
Tiana’s lips curled. “You really are my dear nephew-so sharp. Yes, Michael. The condition is all about you.”
Michael felt his stomach drop. His voice came out dry. “That bastard… what does he want?”
Tiana’s expression did not change. “He wants you to go to Moonlit Apothecary, bowing and begging for mercy before Lauren. Only then will he return. So, Michael-don’t det me down. Go.” en
Michael’s mind went blank. It was as if a power drill had just been jammed straight into his skull.
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