She knew that Marco’s excuse couldn’t be true, as she didn’t believe that thepany’s affairs would


    upset him so much. Frustrated with


    Marco’s evasiveness, she stopped questioning him.


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    Waiting for a reply from Loraine, Marco sighed in disappointment.


    He didn’t feel Like returning to the office or his home. Feeling down, he texted his two friends and


    invited them to drink at a bar.


    Jimmie and ter were sitting on the couch, wine sses in their hands, huddled in a corner, looking


    at each other.


    Marco drank his wine like water.


    He Looked despondent yet still charming.


    Jimmie whispered to ter, “What’s wrong with Marco?”


    ter shook his head, scratching it in confusion. He murmured,


    “Doesn’t this scene feel familiar?”


    Jimmie narrowed his eyes


    Last time, Marco got drunk for Loraine.


    Did they have another argument?


    Jimmie couldn’t bear to see his friend drinking ss after ss of wine, so he teased, “What’s going


    on, Marco? Did Loraine do something to upset you?”


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    ter’s disappointment was evident on his face as he could no longer hold back his words.


    “Marco, you’re terrible at chasing women. Are your twopanies in the same team now? You and


    Loraine defeated the hijackers together on the ne. Your rtionship with her should be closer. Why


    didn’t you win her heart yet?”


    Marco paused, pursing his lips in silence.


    “Don’t Listen to ter. But if you have any conflict with Loraine, tell us, and we can work out a solution


    to help you.”


    Marco shook his head, his voice hoarse.


    “It’s not because of her…”


    He fell silent once more.


    Since he didn’t wish to express his thoughts, he could only keep them tucked away in his heart.


    At that moment, Marco’s phone rang on the table, and he saw that it was from the Landline of the


    Bryant family.