“Dad,


    Marina may be simple-minded, but she would not fabricate such a tale.


    If there was nothing amiss with Marco’s past, would she mention it unwittingly?”


    Jefferson contemted her words with a solemn expression, and then a mischievous grin spread


    across his face.


    “Well, well, well. Seems Like we have something on Marco!”


    Reminiscing about Marco’s audacious behavior earlier, Jefferson’s Lips curled into a sneer.


    “That brat Marco, using his CEO title to look down on us seniors. He dominates thepany, dictating


    every decision, and I’ve been infuriated by him for quite some time. Now I’ve finally found a way to deal


    with him!”


    The Bryant Group was the Bryant family’s legacy. If Marco’s history was indeed murky, it would be


    irrational for him to take the reins of the


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    Bryant Group. Jefferson did not aim to topple Marco at once, but he certainly intended to wound him


    severely


    On the other hand, Marina stormed into her home, seething with anger after the humiliating incident at


    the feast. As she entered through the doorway, she forcefully threw her purse onto the couch in a fit of


    rage.


    Laura was startled by Marina’s tantrum and quickly swung her gaze.


    Observing that Liza was yet to descend the stairs, she exhaled in relief and stared at her daughter in


    puzzlement.


    “Marina, weren‘t you to join Colette at the elite gathering? What happened?”


    Marina’s lower Lip quivered, tears threatening to spill, as she rushed towards Laura with her grievances


    “What elite gathering? It was obviously a celebration banquet hosted by


    Bryant Group and Universe Group. And to top it all, I bumped into


    Marco!”


    Laura inhaled sharply and hastily clutched her hand. “You encountered


    Marco? Did he uncover the ne incident?”


    Marina, overwhelmed with guilt and fury, averted her gaze and dramatically recounted the events of the


    evening.


    Laura’s expression darkened at her ount, particrly when she learned that Colette had insisted on


    disying the ne. Laura cursed under her breath, “I thought we could reestablish our ties with


    the elite through the Moreau family, but it appears Colette is an utter imbecile. She not only failed to


    assist you but further shamed you publicly!”


    Marina proceeded to rant about Marco’s mistreatment.


    “Mom, Marco pays no heed to the Bryant family at all! How much longer do I have to suffer? By rights, I


    am the Legitimate daughter of theContent property of N?velDra/ma.Org.