A single look from Liza silenced them. She was acutely aware of Marco’s capabilities and tactics.


    If Marco was prepared to abandon the Bryant Group, she could ept that. The only stiption was


    for them to apologize to Loraine, a minor inconvenience. Having issued numerous harsh remarks


    earlier, she was naturally reluctant.


    In the end, Liza measured the pros and cons and opted to swallow her pride. With visible reluctance,


    she mustered an insincere apology.


    “Loraine, events unfolded unexpectedly, involving the Bryant family lineage. I reacted impulsively and


    uttered some harsh words. I hope you won’t hold it against me.”


    Hearing this, Marco turned his attention to the visibly irked mother-daughter duo.


    Initially, Laura and Marina were resistant, but under Liza’s intense re, they begrudgingly capitted.


    “Alright, we’re sorry,” they mumbled reluctantly.


    Loraine was taken aback. She hadn’t anticipated that Marco wasn’t advocating for his interests but


    solely seeking vindication for her.


    “Marco…”


    She began, but before she could finish her sentence, Marco had already taken her hand and was


    turning to leave. “Let’s go.”


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    Loraine nced at him. “Is it okay to leave just Like this?”


    “Yes, it’s fine,” Marco reassured her. He cast a final look at the


    Bryants, paused momentarily, and articted in an icy tone, “From this point onwards, I hold no ties


    with the Bryant family.”


    The realization that he was no Longer bound by the chains of familial affection was Liberating for


    Marco. With no Lingering attachments, he confidently strode away, hand in hand with Loraine.


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    Having Loraine by his side was all he needed.


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    Marco gently sped Loraine’s hand as they rode the elevator straight to the parking lot.


    Fortunately, the quietude of the night provided cover, sparing them from any unwanted attention.


    Loraine couldn’t help but notice a significant shift in Marco’s demeanor. It was as if a burdensome


    weight had been lifted off his shoulders, the chronic crease of his brow seeming Less pronounced.


    Suddenly, she found herself believing that the evening’s events might not have been entirely


    unfortunate.


    The silence that enveloped them as they walked hand in hand to the parking lot wasfortable rather


    than awkward. Loraine, who had arrived in haste, had simply gged down a taxi. Without any


    hesitation, she trailed behind Marco towards his sleek ck Lincoln.


    As Marco produced the keys to unlock the car, a hand abruptly barred the door from opening.


    The intruder, garbed in a security guard uniform, had a somewhat suspicious look about him. He cast a


    scornful nce at Marco, affecting an air of regret yet emitting a sarcastic tone.