Cayson smirked before responding, “Though we’re coborating on this project, Mr. Bryant, there’s no


    need for you to concern yourself with


    Universe Group’s affairs. I hear you’re quite the dutiful son, managing to save your family from


    imprisonment. Impressive!”


    Marco’s face darkened. He did not care about others’ opinions. But he did care about Loraine’s.


    He had sent her numerous messages, all ignored.


    As he conversed with Loraine as Obot, he resorted to sharing work-rted matters in hopes of


    catching her attention.


    Despite his efforts, Loraine seldom replied to Obot, seemingly upset and unresponsive to his


    messages.


    He worried his cover had been blown.


    Anxiously, he tried to exin, “No, I…”


    Loraine, still irritated, ignored him. Her cold expression remained as she prepared to leave with


    Cayson.


    Desperate, Marco attempted to keep her there.


    Cayson intervened, “Anything else? Lorrie and I must get ready for the bidding. If there’s nothing more,


    please step aside.”


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    Disregarding Cayson, Marco dejectedly pulled his hand back, seeing


    Loraine’s unresponsive face.


    Loraine scoffed and departed without a backward nce at Marco.


    ALL Marco could do was watch them leave, consumed by disappointment.


    Once they were away from Marco, Cayson regarded Loraine with worry.


    “Lorrie, are you alright? If you’re not up for it, you can leave. I’1L handle the bidding.”


    Cayson wished Loraine would distance herself from Marco and avoid


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    Bryant Group-rted projects.


    Loraine’s expression softened as she shook her head. “I’m fine. As a sponsor, I must be present for the


    bidding.”


    However, realizing the other sponsor was Marco, she knew she couldn’t escape him. Annoyed, Loraine


    bit her lip and sighed.


    The auction room bustled with representatives from nearly all of


    Vagow’s renowned corporations.