Bryant Group but is blocked, delegate the case to me. My legal team will handle it.”


    Marco acknowledged with a slight nod, paused momentarily, then stated,


    “I appreciate it.”


    Jimmie’s grin broadened as he casually slung his arm over Marco’s shoulder.


    “Why the formality? We share a strong camaraderie. There’s no need for gratitude.”


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    Having said that, Jimmie nudged ter, who had remained mum throughout, and teased, “What’s up


    with you? You’re usually quite the chatterbox. Why so glum today?”


    Stung by the jibe, ter, his brow furrowed, mmed his ss onto the table, retorting irritably, “I’m


    livid! Marco, I can’t reconcile with the fact that you’re no longer a Bryant… Well, that’s not exactly what


    I’m irate about. It’s the ungratefulness of the Bryant family that riles me. Despite your numerous


    contributions, they treated you with such disdain!”


    Jimmie’s smile waned, his gaze shifting to Marco.


    Although his sentiments were not as overt as ter’s, they mirrored the same concern. He believed


    Marco deserved better.


    Marco took a sip of his beverage, Lowered his eyes, and maintained his silence.


    Observing this, ter withheld the tirade on his tongue. He understood that berating wouldn’t resolve


    the issue and risked offending his friend.


    The circumstances had transpired, and he had no intention of further dampening Marco’s feelings. He


    cleared his throat, swiftly shifting gears to a Lighter topic in an attempt to seem nonchnt.


    “Marco, once you were ousted by the Bryant family, did they reim your assets? How about crashing


    at my ce for the time being?”


    “Do you reckon Marco is akin to you, relying on his family’s financial support, left destitute when it


    ceases? The Bryant family’s properties might be recouped, but Marco owns additional assets.” Jimmie


    retorted, his eyes rolling towards ter. “Moreover, aren’t you afraid of your father’s reprimand if you


    openly provide shelter for Marco?”


    ter’splexion swiftly reddened, his frustration escting as he poured out his grievances to the


    pair.


    “You have no idea, my father is an absolute asshole! I had no idea he was such a social climber. He


    used to encourage me to spend more time with Marco, now he’s dictating that I sever ties with him!”


    Marco cast his gaze downward, his tone Laden with self-derision as he uttered, “That’s just human


    nature. Don’t harbor resentment towards your father.”


    ter shook his head in defiance. “I refuse to heed his advice. Our friendship spans many years. If I


    abandon you due to a shift in your status, it would be a disservice to the notion of fraternity!”


    Jimmie couldn’t help but pat ter’s head, following it up with a smile directed at Marco.


    “Despite his limited intellect, ter has a point. Marco, I echo his sentiments. We will forever remain


    brothers.


    Should you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.”


    Marco raised his gaze to meet theirs, his emotions a tangled web. After a lengthy silence, he


    expressed his gratitude with a smile. “Thank you.


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    I’m fortunate to count you both as my friends.”