She sent him a private message: “Mr. Dixon, it’s Marina. I know I caused you trouble during today’s


    shareholders’ meeting. I apologize for that.”


    She had begun by identifying herself and attempting to “develop a connection” by casually striking up a


    conversation.


    “I didn’t mean to do it on purpose,” she continued, “but you know, I was supposed to be the pampered


    heiress of the Bryant family. Now, my life is in shambles, and I feel so heartbroken and angry.”


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    She made sure to read what she had written, and she couldn’t help but feel that it made her appear


    vulnerable and appealing, making it difficult for any man to resist the urge tofort her.


    Half an hour passed, but there was still no reply from Cart.


    Marina became furious, but she continued to pretend that she was weak and vulnerable.


    “You know, Mr. Dixon, I often see you by my brother’s side. You’re so talented and capable. Yet, you’ve


    spent so many years following someone like my brother. It must be tough. His temper has always been


    terrible, and in my opinion, he’s just fortunate to be born into the Bryant family. Compared to you, he’s


    far from being impressive. Are you really willing to live your whole life working as a CEO’s assistant?


    That’s just a waste of your potential. By now, you should know about Marco’s origin. Sooner orter,


    Bryant Group will be under my control. If you help me now, I promise you’ll be a prominent figure


    in the group.


    Your power and influence will surpass everyone else’s.”


    Meanwhile, at Bryant Group, Carl nced at the messages popping up on his phone.


    He saw that they were from Marina. The chat had started with coquettish gestures, followed by threats


    and enticements. In fact, he was stunned by her audacity.


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    But he had a girlfriend, and their rtionship was so strong that they were nning to get married. So,


    he had no inclination to be attracted to Marina. Moreover, he was satisfied and content with his current


    job.


    Still, he found it shocking that Marina was not only trying to seduce him, but also goading him into


    betraying Marco.


    As far as Carl was concerned, Marco was the person he most admired in his life. Had it not been for


    Marco’s discerning judgment in appointing him as his assistant, he would not have reached his present


    position.


    How on earth could he betray Marco?


    He contemted for a while, but at the end, he decided not to delete


    Marina’s number from his contacts.


    The whole thing was quite coincidental though. Marco had just asked him to investigate Marina and


    keep an eye on her recent activities, and now, she had approached him on her own!


    Carl smiled to himself and rubbed his hands in glee. This was a wonderful opportunity! He waited for


    about fifteen minutes before replying her messages.


    “Apologies, Miss Bryant. I’ve been busy. Anyway, I’ve read your messages and given it some thought.


    Frankly, you’re right. This job is tiring and I’m poorly paid. But what can I do? Opportunities are hard to


    come by nowadays. Are you sure you’ll follow through on your promises? How can I trust that you’ll


    keep your word after I help you?


    Will you truly promote and reward me?”


    Marina, who had been anxiously awaiting his reply, saw Carl’s positive response and felt very excited.


    Without hesitation, she revealed all her intentions and ns to him.


    “Don’t worry. I already have an ally: Jefferson Foster. It‘s only a matter of time before we bring Marco


    down. Mr. Foster was the one who orchestrated the shareholders’ meeting, and I’m confident that there


    will be more chances in the future.”


    Carl was stunned. He had merely been testing the waters, but Marina had shocked him by spilling all


    the information he wanted.