As he brushed past a well-dressed man wearing gold-rimmed sses, a shared understanding passed


    between them.


    “Mr. Bryant, Mr. Todd has arrived,” Carl informed.


    “Let him in.”


    Upon hearing that, Jimmie advanced, pushed open the door, sauntered up to the desk, poured himself


    a drink from the bottle on the table, sipped the wine from the ss, and shed a teasing smile.


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    “Heroes do have a penchant for lovely damsels, don’t they? Marco,


    Loraine just lobbed a few curious questions your way. But, look at you… you’re already all flustered.”


    Marco shot a sideways nce and snorted, “Shut up. Weren’t you tied up with yourw practice? What


    brought you here today?”


    Jimmie’s smile froze in ce as he instinctively adjusted his sses.


    Speaking in a hushed tone, he revealed, “Marco, I received news today that Keely was actually


    released on bail some time ago.”


    Marco’s expression shifted to a darker hue.


    “And… She managed to navigate the necessary procedures for her return home with the help of certain


    connections. What’s your take, Marco?”


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    Marco’s Lips pressed into a firm line. After an eternity, he let out a sigh, frostily dering, “Her


    retribution isn’t over yet.”


    Jimmie hadn’t anticipated that Marco’s fury towards Keely was still simmering. He exhaled in


    resignation.


    “But Marco, don’t forget one thing. Two monthster, it will be


    Jorge’s death anniversary. And…” Studying his friend’s grim countenance, Jimmie paused for a


    moment before continuing, “Keely is engaged to Jorge, after all. She’ll have to return to pay her


    respects.”


    Upon hearing Jimmie’s words, Marco fell silent, his tall figure seemingly merging with the frigid


    atmosphere of the office.


    Jorge… The name left him with no room for objection.


    Unconsciously, his fingers brushed over his phone, and the screen sprang to life. It was an emoticon


    from Loraine, sporting a sulky expression.


    Instantly, Marco’s eyes twinkled with amusement.


    Meanwhile, in Loraine’s office at the Universe Group.


    Only after hitting send did she register the content of her message.


    Loraine pondered whether or not to proceed with the withdrawal.


    However, once she finally resolved to do so, she realized that the withdrawal window had already


    closed.