She offered Marco aforting smile, then turned an icy, merciless re on Laura and Marina.
“Despite previous demonstrations of yourck of shame, I’m still astounded by your audacity now. Do I
need to enlighten you on the history of the Bryant Group’s evolution?”
Loraine’s fury mounted as she continued, “Even an outsider like me knows the Bryant Group was
saved by Marco’s diligence. Without him, the group may have crumbled long ago, never reaching its
current prominence. Regardless of blood ties, Marco has yed an indisputably crucial role in the
Bryant Group’s sess. By treating him in such a manner, aren’t you concerned about alienating all
the shareholders?”
Marina was momentarily unnerved, recalling the supportive speeches delivered by Marco’s proponents
during the shareholders’ meeting.
Could she be certain… that they would take her side?
Upon hearing Loraine’s warning, Liza cast her a nce, then responded with a derisive sneer, “Oh,
don’t misunderstand. If the Bryant family hadn’t entrusted such a substantial enterprise to Marco, what
could he have achieved as an inexperienced youth? It’s the Bryant Group’s robust foundation that has
allowed it to flourish. Even with a different CEO, the Bryant Group would have still reached its present
stature!”
Loraine almost Laughed out loud at the audacious im, but Liza unabashedly continued, “Loraine,
you needn’t defend him. We, the Bryant family, have not wronged him. Marina’s father passed away
unexpectedly without leaving a will, and we believed that Marco was his son, so we temporarily put
Marco in charge of the Bryant Group.
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
Now, with irrefutable evidence that Marco is not a Bryant, he naturally has no right to inherit the Bryant
assets. I’m merely reiming control of the Bryant Group, which is both fair and legal. Conversely, are
you aiding him in uwfully seizing another’s assets?”
Loraine met Liza’s assertion with silence. Liza’s confident words seemed to assuage Marina’s previous
apprehension.
Indeed, she was the only direct descendent of the Bryant family, and the Bryant Group should rightfully
be hers. Even if Liza had reservations, she had no option but to begrudgingly back her!
Marina’s arrogance resurfaced, and even the sight of Marco, standing silent and inert, no longer
instilled fear in her.
Marco must have been unnerved by the imminent threat of being expelled from the Bryant family and
left penniless. Why else would he remain silent?
Marina, never one to resist exploiting an opportunity, strode toward
Marco with a self-satisfied grin.
However, before she could close the distance, Loraine intercepted her.
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With a stern look, Loraine questioned, “What is it you want?”
Marina scoffed arrogantly, “As the rightful heir of the Bryant family, can’t I express some concern for the
once-celebrated hero?”
She didn’t dare advance further and maintained her distance, her voiceden with mockery, “Brother,
this will be the Last time I address you as such. But you know, Loraine has a point. You have indeed
made significant contributions to thepany, and we can’t have you living on the streets. So, how
about this? I’ll grant you some money!”
Resting her chin on her hand, Marina feigned contemtion before offering a cunning smile.
“Five million should suffice! For someone like you, an orphan with unknown parentage, this sum should
provide afortable existence for the rest of your life, right?”
Loraine had heard enough. Her countenance grew stormy, and she positioned herself protectively in
front of Marco, fixing Marina with an icy stare. She responded in a frosty tone, “Marina, if I recall
correctly, haven’t you been so financially strappedtely that you’ve resorted to sporting counterfeit
designer items? Don’t bother with your generous offer of five million. I’ll provide you with ten million.
Let’s see if you can transform a decrepit factory into the thriving
Bryant Group within a few short years! I suspect it won’t take more than six months before you’re facing
bankruptcy and dissolution!”