How did Jefferson unearth this buried secret?


    With Marco


    Only the Bryant family was privy to the truth about Marco’s birth out of wedlock, and it was a certainty


    that Laura and Liza had no intentions of broadcasting such information.


    Laura’s inquisitive look promptly settled on Marina.


    Marina’s eyes sunk guiltily to the floor, steering clear of Laura’s piercing gaze. Witnessing this, an


    understanding washed over Laura. It must have been Marina who inadvertently revealed it at the


    banquet!


    Regardless, criticizing her now would serve no purpose. Furthermore, this revtion might not


    necessarily have negative consequences.


    Laura chose to confront Jefferson directly, “What’s your next move, Mr.


    Foster?”


    Noticing her change in stance, Jefferson broke into a satisfied smirk.


    He scoffed, “That ungrateful Marco has lost touch with his roots after a few years as CEO. He shows


    no gratitude at all! The Bryant Group belongs to the Bryant family. How dare an illegitimate child


    compete with the rightful heir?”


    His words struck a chord in Laura, provoking a heated response,


    “Precisely!”


    Jefferson further fueled Laura’s anger, stating, “Historically, children born out of wedlock held no status.


    It was your generosity,


    Mrs. Bryant, that prevented his expulsion. The Bryant Group is no small venture. It deserves a rightful


    heir, not a wolf in sheep’s clothing with dubious origins. Marco not only forgets your benevolence, but


    he also suppresses and torments you. It’s intolerable, even from an outsider’s perspective!”


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    His words resonated with both Laura and Marina, stirring their memories of Marco’s torment, and they


    nodded in agreement.


    Forgetting her culpability in revealing the secret, Marina said in indignation, “Exactly! What rights does


    Marco, an illegitimate child, have?”


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    Maintaining aposed demeanor, Laura posed her question to Jefferson,


    “What’s your proposal, Mr. Foster? I will do all in my power, provided it’s within my reach.”


    “Since you are being upfront, I’ll be the same. The reason you and


    Marina are oppressed by Marco is because of your past leniency. You should regain control of Bryant


    Group and make Marco realize who the true heir is!” Jefferson Laughed. “As long as you dare to


    challenge


    Marco, I’ll be there for you. This way, you’ll reim your positions, perhaps even ascend to higher


    ones.”


    The idea ofpeting with Marco for control over the Bryant Group left


    Marina agape in astonishment.