Caught off guard, Marco hesitated, then slowly shook his head.


    Such a course of action had crossed his mind, but the fear of Loraine’s disappointment if she


    discovered his behind-the-scenes meddling held him back.


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    Carl was taken aback by Marco’s hesitation—a rarity in the years he had known him.


    Leafing through his chat history with Loraine, Marco’s emotions mingled in a bittersweet cocktail.


    This was a novel experience for him.


    In the past, decisions were followed by immediate action.


    Now, he found himself in a game of waiting, treading with caution, because this concerned Loraine.


    Finally, Marco resigned himself to a darker path.


    He convinced himself that Loraine wouldn’t me him, as long as he kept his hands clean.


    Once the decision was made, Marco reached out to Jimmie.


    He knew Jimmie had been in contact with Jennie.


    Jimmie answered almost instantly, his voice Laced with a smile. “Marco,


    I’m genuinely surprised you called me. You were the one who bailed early Last time we went for drinks.


    How have you been? Did you sort out your family issues?”


    A bitter chuckle escaped Marco at the memory. “Not yet, but that’s not the point. I’m calling about


    Jennie.”


    Jimmie was surprised. “What? What about Jennie?”


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    Marco’s eyebrow arched and proceeded to ry what had happened at the shareholders’ meeting in


    Universe Group.


    A moment of silence followed, then understanding dawned on Jimmie. “So, you want to keep Loraine


    out of this and need me to help Jennie.”


    “Exactly. I hope you won’t let anyone know I requested this,” Marco confirmed. “Given your closeness


    with Jennie, it’s natural for you to lend her a hand.”


    Jimmie’s grin was audible.


    “Understood. I know what to do.”


    Jimmie hadn’t heard from Jennie in a while.


    And now, it clicked. She was in a bind.


    After hanging up, he sent Jennie a message.