Marco shot Jefferson a knowing Look, coolly ordering, “Ignore her. If she persists, have the security


    escort her out.”


    Understanding who had just arrived, a flustered Jefferson eximed,


    “ah, is Miss Bryanting? Mr. Bryant, your sister, the heiress of the


    Bryant family, is here! How can you not meet her? Are you feeling guilty?”


    Marco fixed his icy gaze on Jefferson, fully grasping that Marina and


    Laura wouldn’t dare such antics without a backer.


    Feeling exposed, Jefferson froze. Just as he attempted to speak, Marco diverted his gaze, an icy smirk


    forming, “Then, let her in.”


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    Shortly, Marina entered the conference room, disying an uncharacteristic audacity in Marco’s


    presence.


    She glimpsed at the board members, dreaming of herself on that tform one day, wielding power at


    her will.


    Her fantasy was disrupted by a chilling voice


    “What brings you here?”


    Marina instinctively recoiled at the sound of this voice, but quickly gathered herself. “I am the heiress of


    the Bryant family, and this is a shareholders’ meeting for the Bryant Group. Why shouldn’t I be here? I


    have a say in Bryant Group’s future, and I intend to voice my opinions!”


    Marco frowned. What gave Marina the gall to act so insolently? Did she truly believe that a few trending


    posts could coerce him into handing over thepany to her?


    He retorted sternly, “This isn’t a ce for irrelevant individuals to cause amotion.”


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    As Marco’s expression hardened, Marina immediately lost her bravery, stepping back in fear.


    Jefferson intervened, “Mr. Bryant, I must inquire. The rumors suggest that you’re the illegitimate child


    and Miss Bryant is the rightful heir. Is that urate?”


    Prompted by Jefferson, Marina felt emboldened and nodded eagerly.


    “Yes, that’s correct! I am the rightful heir of the Bryant Group! Marco is the illegitimate one, he’s the one


    who doesn’t belong!”


    The shareholders were taken aback by Marina’s confession. Before, they had merely spected about


    the online rumors, choosing to reserve judgment until the fact was clear.


    But now, with Marina admitting it in person, could it still be a lie?


    If the ims were true, would Marina indeed inherit the Bryant CE


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    As the shareholders pondered and hesitated, Marco’s lips curved up into a knowing smirk. He didn’t


    say a word, leaving Marina with a creeping sense of unease. His gaze was yfully derisive as he met


    her eyes.