Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 185

Chapter 185 Michael nodded nervously .

Thank goodness we werent there when Tracia died .

Running into that grandmaster wouldve been bad news .

Still , its unfortunate Lauren escaped , but at least we have the herbs .

When she returns to Rhodes Corporation empty handed , shell have to answer for this failure ! At this thought , a hint of a smile returned to Michaels gloomy face .

However , Bane suddenly .

tensed and shouted , Whos there ? Show yourself , or youll regret it ! Michael spun around in terror , stuttering , B Bane , you dont think its that grandmaster coming for us ? A broad shouldered man emerged from the shadows , and Michael immediately relaxed .

Oh , its just you , Jerry .

You scared me half to death ! Jerry scoffed .

Mr.

Rhodes , if you want to take over Rhodes Corporation , you need to show more backbone .

Being spooked by every little noise makes you look like a coward .

Michael laughed .

Relax , Jerry , its just us three here .

Even if Im scared out of my wits , no one else will know .

As long as others dont see my true nature , theyll never know what Im really like ! Jerry shook his head , thinking how inferior Michael was compared to Lauren .

Still , despite his incompetence , being male meant he had the best chance of inheriting Rhodes Corporation .

Jerry , werent you supposed to guard the trucks in the cave ? Why are you here ? Michael asked , completely missing Jerrys look of displeasure .

Whats there to be guarded ? They beat us to it ! Jerry snapped in frustration .

Michaels heart sank .

What do you mean ? Did someone take the herbs ? Forget about those truckloads of herbs , Jerry replied .

By the time I got there, Lauren had already found them and had them moved .

Rhodes , its best if you dont contact me for a while .

Ill help with your fight against Lauren , but if we go too far and Mr.

Rhodes .

Senior starts asking questions , Ill be in trouble too .

Jerry , I need one more favor from you , Michael snarled .

Kill that meddling bastard who keeps ruining my plans .

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