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A second later, he exploded. “You want me to kneel and beg him to come back? Aunt Tiana, you can’t do this to me! You just can’t! No way! I’d rather die than suffer that kind of humiliation! I will never kneel before him!”
His furious shouts sent a shiver through the rest of the executives.
This was beyond ruthless,
Kingsley actually demanded that a direct member of the Rhodes family kneel and beg?
Did he think he was some kind of king?
Marcus’ eyelid twitched. He knew Kingsley was bold, but this? This was playing with fire.
Tiana’s eyes turned ice-cold. “If you won’t go, do you expect me to do it?”
Michael opened his mouth, ready to snap that he would not go even if she did. Of course, the words died in his throat.
Right now, Bane had not made his move yet, and he still had a chance to rise. He couldn’t afford to cross Tiana completely.
“Mrs. Rhodes, we can send someone else. I’m a Rhodes. The blood that runs in my veins is noble!”
Michael spoke quickly, desperate to make her reconsider. “If I kneel before Kingsley, it’ll disgrace the entire Rhodes name! This is exactly what he wants-to step on us and humiliate us!”
Tiana remained unmoved. “I don’t care about any of that. Right now, no one else can save the company except Kingsley, and he specifically wants you to kneel and welcome Lauren back.”
She continued, “So, Michael, don’t disappoint me. And don’t disappoint your father and the family head, watching from Blumedale. You’re a Rhodes. You’re supposed to be the family’s shining star. If anyone is worthy of handling this, it’s you.”
As she spoke, Tiana’s expression softened, her tone turning almost coaxing. Seeing the situation, the other executives also jumped in, their voices filled with persuasion.
“Mr. Rhodes, true courage lies in sacrifice for the greater good!”
“Mr. Rhodes, if you bring Mr. Baldwin back, you won’t just be saving the company- you’ll be a hero of the Rhodes family!”
“It’s just bowing and begging for mercy. Think about it-history remembers those who endure humiliation for a greater cause. You’ll have the chance to be remembered!”
Michael listened as one voice after another filled the room, each word supposedly well-meaning, yet every sentence stabbing deeper into his pride. Once red with fury, his face turned eerily pale.
These backstabbing bastards had made up their minds and had all collectively decided to throw him under the bus to save themselves.
Being remembered in history? To hell with that! Even with his limited education, he knew that kneeling would only bring him shame for a lifetime. They were sugarcoating it, but in reality, they wanted him to humiliate himself so they could keep their hands clean!
“Say whatever you want, but I will never-
Michael gritted his teeth, determined to make his stance crystal clear. However, before he could finish, his phone rang.
He glanced at the screen. His father, Kenny, was calling from Blumedale. His stomach tightened, but he still answered. “Dad, what’s wrong?”
His eyes flickered toward Tiana, and he hesitated for a second before putting the phone on speaker.
Kenny’s voice came through, rough and angry. “Tell me the truth-things are falling apart at Rhodes Corporation aren’t they?”
Michael forced a laugh. “It’s not that bad. Just a little setback!”
Kenny’s furious roar nearly blew out the speaker. “You useless piece of shit! Do you think you can lie to me? The entire Rhodes family already knows about the disaster unfolding in Jayrodale!”
He shouted, “I don’t care what you have to do-you’d better stabilize the company immediately! That’s our stronghold in this region, the foundation of our family’s power in Blumedale. If you keep dragging it into the gutter, then even if I become the next family head, what’s the point of inheriting an empty shell?”
Kenny was beyond livid. His words were sharp, his frustration seething through the phone.
Michael felt a wave of frustration. “Dad, the company is under massive public scrutiny. We’re getting attacked from all sides, and I have no way to fix it right now! What do you expect me to do?”
Kenny’s voice turned ice cold. “I don’t give a damn what you do-you fix it, or you deal with the consequences. If this mess ruins.my plans in Blumedale, and you end up being the one dragging me down…
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“I swear to God, I’ll disown you myself. Hell, I might even have you castrated just to make sure you never produce another disappointment like yourself!”
With that, Kenny slammed the phone down, ending the call with a loud bang.
Michael’s face went from pale to utterly lifeless as he realized it was over.
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Even his father was pressuring him to clean up this disaster. If he failed, the old man threatened to castrate him. He could not believe his own father would do it.
But the worst part? Michael had no solution, and he had no way out of this.
Did that mean he really had no choice but to follow Tiana’s orders and beg Kingsley to return?
Tiana’s voice cut through his spiraling thoughts. “Michael, that was Kenny on the phone, wasn’t it?”
Michael forced a dry chuckle. “Yeah… my dad.”
Tiana’s lips curved slightly. “Then I assume his message was the same as mine-fixing the company’s downfall is the top priority. So, are you ready to offer up your pride for the family?” en
Michael blinked. “Offer up… my pride?”
Tiana’s smirk deepened. “That’s right-your pride. Kingsley doesn’t want your life-he just wants you to apologize. So really, there’s no need for all this dramatic resistance.”
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Michael’s face darkened like a thundercloud. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white.
“Fine!” he finally spat out. “I’ll go get him. I’ll go pick up that damn bastard myself! Happy now?”
At Moonlit Apothecary, Kingsley had just returned from the West End headquarters. The moment he stepped inside, he saw Lauren, now awake, sitting up in bed.
Nyla and Francesca were by her side, chatting with her. Nyl greeted him with a smile, “Dr. Baldwin, you’re back! Ms. Rhodes is awake!”
Kingsley nodded and walked over, lightly touching Lauren’s forehead. After checking her temperature, he smiled. ” No fever. You still look a little pale, but you’ll be fine.”
Lauren hesitated before asking, “Dr. Baldwin, what’s happening with the company right now?”
Francesca huffed in frustration. “Lauren, look at yourself! You’re still recovering, and you’re already worrying about Rhodes Corporation? Mrs. Rhodes and Michael can handle it you don’t have to keep pushing yourself!” Lauren shook her head. “It’s not about them. I’m worried about my father’s position in Blumedale. Right now, a huge portion of our family’s operations over there rely on Rhodes Corporation. If the company collapses, Dad will lose his foothold entirely!”
Cedric nodded. “She’s right. Rhodes family was ambitious enough to expand beyond Jayrodale and establish itself in Blumedale-something neither the Aickers nor the Wellers could pull off.
“But if it starts to crumble, then everything Jameson had built in Blumedale could fall apart before he even has a chance to establish real power.”
Kingsley gave Lauren’s hand a reassuring p?t. “Don’t worry. Rhodes Corporation isn’t going down. I’ll step in and stabilize everything. And while I’m at it, I’ll make sure you become the CEO.”
Lauren’s expression dimmed. “I doubt it… Mom has probably chosen Michael’s side completely by now. She doesn’t want me there.”
Kingsley’s gaze softened-he could tell how deeply hurt she was. Lauren had completely lost faith in her mother, but Tiana had her own burdens to bear. In the end, both mother and daughter were trapped in painful circumstances.
“Whether Tiana supports you or not doesn’t matter,” Kingsley said casually. “The deal was clear-whoever saves Rhodes Corporation earns the right to be CEO.”
He smiled. “Silly girl, haven’t you realized it yet? I already told Michael to come pick you up.”
Lauren’s eyes widened. “Wait… Dr. Baldwin, what did you just say? You told Michael to come pick me up?”
Kingsley nodded. “That’s right. And not just that-he’s going to kneel and bow while begging you to come back.”
Lauren stared at him, completely speechless.
Francesca and Cedric, sitting nearby, were just as stunned.
Francesca let out a sharp laugh. “Kingsley, you expect Michael to beg for her forgiveness? You might as well say you’ve already killed him!”
Cedric frowned. “That guy is just like his father Kenny-arrogant, entitled, and full of himself. Asking him to get down on his knees? Impossible. No, scratch that-it’s beyond impossible.”
Kingsley leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadable. “Well… we’ll find out soon enough.”
Then, as if he did not have a care in the world, he casually poured himself a cup of tea and sipped it.
He even started chatting with Nyla like nothing was happening.
Lauren, Francesca, and Cedric exchanged uneasy glances, wondering if he was being serious. Did he really expect Michael to show up and beg for Lauren’s forgiveness?
Their doubts did not last long.
Moments later, several cars pulled up outside Moonlit Apothecary. The doors swung open, and Michael stepped out, leading over a dozen executives toward the entrance. Francesca’s jaw dropped. “No way. No freaking way. Kingsley, you’re amazing-Michael really showed up!”
Lauren frowned, her instincts kicking in. “Be careful. He brought a lot of people with him… This might not be as simple as it seems.”
Kingsley stood up and said calmly, “If he dares to come with bad intentions, then I’ll make sure he never leaves.”
Michael led the way, forcing a smile. “Kingsley, Lauren, I’m here to take you both back to the company.”
Kingsley raised a hand. “Hold it right there. Moonlit Apothecary doesn’t let stray dogs just wander in.”
Michael’s smile froze instantly, his expression darkening. Kingsley, don’t push it too far.”
Behind him, the group of executives also looked uncomfortable. The first thing Kingsley did was put him in his place this guy really had no shame.
Kingsley tilted his head. “What? Do you think calling you a dog is too much? Look at your attitude-does this look like you’re here to ask someone for help? Get on your knees before you speak to me.”
Michael’s temple throbbed with rage. “Kingsley, I already came here in person. That should be enough. If you push things too far, it won’t end well for anyone!”
Kingsley chuckled. “Oh no, I’m not pushing anything-I’m simply stating the terms. Kneel and talk, or turn around and leave. Your choice.”
Michael clenched his fists, his whole body shaking with anger. He turned on his heel, ready to storm off.
However, before he could take a step, the executives behind him quickly grabbed him.
“Mr. Rhodes, we came all this way-don’t waste the trip!”
“You already agreed to this with Mrs. Rhodes. If you go back empty-handed, what are you going to tell her?”
“It’s just kneeling-what’s the big deal? Once you’ve done it a few times, you’ll get used to it!”
Michael was about ready to murder someone. He cursed at the executives for being a bunch of bastards. It was not them being forced to kneel, so of course, they had no problem saying all this nonsense!
Telling him he would get used to it was ridiculous. He could not help but wonder why the hell they hired these kinds of people for Rhodes Corporation.
At that moment, Lauren, with Francesca supporting her, stepped to the entrance. “Michael, what kind of game are you playing?”
She still did not believe he was actually here to take her back. Yet, before she could even process what was happening, Michael did something unthinkable-he dropped to his knees.
Lauren and Francesca froze in shock, their eyes wide with disbelief.
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