How dare you conspire with Marco against me?”


    Marina struggled toprehend Jefferson’s usations, but she had a keen memory for grudges.


    Hearing him take credit for her position reminded her of the time he’d had her tossed out of a


    shareholders’ meeting.


    She retorted with a sneer, “Are you hallucinating, old man? Who’s conspiring? You should be enjoying


    your retirement with your bonus.


    Instead, you’re here, bing a daily nuisance!”


    Jefferson’s face reddened, his temper reaching the boiling point. His usations gained more weight


    as he jabbed a finger towards Marina.


    “Are you denying it? Huh! Don’t y dumb with me! The Bryant Group’s stock price plunged by half


    when the market opened today! After Marco left, there was a flurry of resignations. Ourpany has


    be a ghost town, with ongoing projects stalled, leading to this financial catastrophe. Are you telling


    me you had no idea?”


    Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    Marina was stumped by Jefferson’s revtion, left speechless with shock, her face a picture of clueless


    innocence. “I… I had no idea.”


    Since her induction into thepany, Marina had primarily concerned herself with selfies and boasting.


    She never took the time to familiarize herself with her team or sift through the paperwork piling on her


    desk. As a result, the string of resignations remained unbeknownst to her.


    She dismissed Jefferson with a casual wave.


    “You’re making a mountain out of a molehill. A few employees quit a behemoth like Bryant Group?


    We can always rece them.”


    Jefferson’s anger red as he realized Marina’s ignorance of the current predicament.


    What an idiot! His disdain for Marina increased as he wondered how the


    Bryants could produce such a clueless heiress.


    His grievances were less about caring for the Bryant family and more about the inconvenience Marina’s


    ipetence had caused him since she took over the Bryant Group.


    The more he dwelled on the situation, the more his anger grew exponentially. “You reckless fool! You


    fired Carl on a whim and even denied him his pay! Can you fathom the disheartening effect that has on


    our key employees? He was Marco’s right-hand man, having good interactions with various


    departments. His influence was vast. His departure triggered a talent exodus, and you’re to me!”


    The thought of eliminating Marina crossed Jefferson’s mind, his eyes red with rage.


    He had staked his entire fortune on the Bryant Group, even mortgaging his properties and depleting his


    cash reserves to secure that 15% share.


    With the current stock market turmoil, he was a few hundred million in the hole.


    Marina, however, remained defiant. “It can’t be as grave as you suggest. Plus, as CEO, I call the shots.


    Why should it concern you?”


    Jefferson sneered, his rage intensifying.


    “You, the CEO? Not for long!


    For your information, I now own a 36% stake, surpassing your grandmother. I’m now the principal


    shareholder of Bryant Group. It’s mine!”