Laura had anticipated such a twist.


    Overwhelmed, Marina nced at Jefferson pleadingly, but he avoided her gaze, his features clouded.


    He even suggested, “Mr. Bryant, I was misled by Marina’s nonsense earlier. Given she holds no


    shares, her presence here is indeed inappropriate. I’ll arrange for someone to escort her out.”


    Jefferson’s abrupt change of stance led to a sardonic smile ying on


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    Marco’s face as he silently agreed to Jefferson’s proposal.


    Before she could react, Marina, her eyes wide in disbelief, was led away by two burly security guards.


    The meeting proceeded without further disruptions. Loraine, as a shareholder, actively participated in


    discussions concerning thepany’s future.


    After the meeting ended, all shareholders left, leaving only Loraine and Marco behind.


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    Observing the situation, Carl tactfully shut the door behind him, providing the duo with some privacy.


    In the conference room, Loraine and Marco found themselves sitting opposite each other, enveloped by


    silence


    After a while, it was Marco who shattered the stillness. He queried,


    “What brings you here?”


    Loraine, disying no signs of hesitation, responded with quiet confidence, “I… I couldn’t rest until I


    saw you. So I requested Jolie to temporarily grab some stocks, and here I am. Luckily, I came just in


    time to offer a helping hand.”


    Marco chuckled and looked at her with admiration, slowly articting,


    “You’ve helped me a lot.”


    Despite his ability to navigate his own path, Loraine’s earlier disy of strength had been the catalyst


    for a rapid change of heart among the profit-driven shareholders.


    What really touched him, however, was the sincerity behind Loraine’s concern.


    Ever since teaming up with the Universe Group, the Bryant Group’s stock value had gone through the


    roof. Obtaining even a minor 1% stake had been an arduous task, yet Loraine had managed to do it in


    such a short time, all for the sake of helping him.


    Feeling that words of appreciation weren’t enough, Marco, on the spur of the moment, embraced


    Loraine.


    This embrace was pure, free of hidden intentions. Loraine, taken aback for a second, didn’t resist. She


    heard Marco’s voice, soft and close to her ear.


    “Loraine, even though I always said I could manage everything by myself… The fact that you were


    ready to support me and stand up for me… made me happy.”


    Loraine hesitated briefly, then reciprocated the hug, gently stroking his back and letting a smile y on


    her Lips.


    She shared the same feelings.


    In the past, every time she geared up to tackle situations solo, Marco would show up out of the blue


    and share the load, leaving her feeling grateful and ecstatic.