Loraine knew most of them were fence-sitters who would flow with the situation.


    But what came as a shock to her was that Marco was in attendance too.


    She looked at him in surprise.


    “What brings you here, Marco?”


    Marco remained nonchnt, emanating a strong aura that stood out among the elderly men.


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    Some wavering directors avoided eye contact and yed dumb. However,


    Reynolds stepped up and spoke for Marco.


    “The bidding was a joint venture between Bryant Group and Universe Group. Since there’s an issue


    with the project, isn’t it normal for him to be here to address it together?”


    Loraine sneered.


    She suspected that someone on the board had called the shareholders’ meeting with the intention of


    making things difficult for her.


    Otherwise, they would have informed Cayson instead of Marco.


    Loraine suspected that the board assumed she was not on good terms with


    Marco, so they tried to use him against her.


    However, Marco saw through the directors’ intentions and stood up and pulled out a chair for Loraine.


    “This bidding is a joint venture between Loraine and me. If something goes wrong, I have to take


    responsibility too.”


    Reynolds’ expression changed. Loraine was shocked but said nothing


    It turned out that Marco hade to support her.


    However, since it was an internal matter of Universe Group, Loraine knew that she had to rely on


    herself to convince the rest of the board.


    Loraine sat down and said to Marco, “I appreciate your kindness, but I would rather handle this on my


    own.”


    Marco frowned but respected her decision and nodded.


    At the start of the meeting, Reynolds signaled to Duran, who was sitting next to him. Duran then asked


    Loraine in a strange tone,


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    “Loraine, themercial district project was a good program, but thepany’s image has been


    tarnished due to your personal reasons. You need to rify the issue.”


    Reynolds said with a friendly smile, “Loraine, we’ve known each other for years. We wouldn’t be so


    tough on you if it weren’t for the scandal. But you’ve damaged thepany’s interests, so an


    exnation is necessary. Gossip can be damaging. You know that you can’t just invite your friend to


    bid for the project, right?”