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Chapter 869
Author: Only For You
Tiana's expression remained cold as she gritted her teeth, saying nothing. She was completely cornered.

Michael roared, "Andrew, are you deaf? Didn't you hear Aunt Tiana already announce me as the new CEO?"

Andrew let out a mocking laugh. "Michael, it's broad daylight, and you're already dreaming. Do your parents know about this delusion? Besides, what makes you think you deserve to be CEO? You lost the bet.

"You pranced around in lingerie, pretending to be some kind of drag queen, and that humiliating video is still making rounds on the internet. Doesn't anyone think it would be a huge embarrassment for Rhodes Corporation to have someone like that as its CEO?"

Marcus was the first to step up. "That's right. From every perspective, Ms. Rhodes is the rightful CEO."

Another executive spoke up. "Mrs. Rhodes, Mr. Lloyd and Ms. Rhodes have done too much for this company. You must handle this fairly."

"Mrs. Rhodes, we fully support Ms. Rhodes and Mr. Lloyd—please do the right thi
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