With a smirk, Marco realized that the news of his illegitimacy had stirred up some people.


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    “Then cater to their wishes and arrange the meeting.”


    If they wanted to confront the issue, then he might as well get it over with.


    Loraine, who was nearby, overheard the conversation and couldn’t help but worry. “Those shareholders


    probably won’t back off easily. Are you sure you don’t want my assistance?”


    Looking at her gently, Marco reassured, “Don’t worry, I’ll manage this issue efficiently, and it won’t


    interfere with our partnership.”


    “I’m not just concerned about…” Unable to finish her sentence,


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    Loraine merely nodded.


    “Alright, just remember to take care of yourself and let me know if you need anything.”


    After ensuring a housekeeping service was on its way to clean the apartment, and seeing him finish a


    bowl of soup, Loraine finally left for home.


    However, she was gued with worry. Restless, she nced through her calendar and sent a


    message to her staff.


    “Clear my schedule for the uing days. I have other affairs to attend to.”


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    At the Bryant family’s vi, Marina and Laura were browsing online articles, a victorious smile on their


    faces.


    A wave of sentiment had swept through the inte, a swift tide of apologies and sympathies recing


    previous criticisms. Now, Marco was the target of the inte’s wrath.


    This sudden shift in public favor was a first for the mother-daughter duo.


    Laura found her confidence in partnering with Jefferson strengthened.


    Engrossed in their victorious bubble, they imagined the prosperous times thaty ahead once they


    reigned over the Bryant Group. Their joy mirrored in their sparkling eyes.


    Their celebration, however, was cut short by the abrupt opening of the room’s door.


    Liza, reminiscent of an enraged lioness, made her presence known, her cane echoing loud against the


    floor. Her fury filled the room as she barked, “Speak! Which of you useless fools leaked this


    information?”


    Laura promptly concealed her phone, feigning innocence. “Mom, whatever are you referring to? I’m at


    a loss here.”


    Liza, shaking with rage, retorted, “Quit your charade! The truth about


    Marco’s Lineage is out in the open. You dare to tell me you knew nothing?”


    Laura acted surprised. “How on earth did that happen? Mom, I swear on my life, Marina and I had no


    hand in this. We might be naive, but we can tell right from wrong. How could revealing Marco’s true


    identity serve our interests?”