A cloud of anger washed over Marina, her face turning stormy. She stamped her foot in vexation,


    eximing, “Mother, look at this jerk!


    He dares to act superior after everything that’s transpired! He actually blocked me!“


    Laura, hearing the unending dial tone, offered aforting suggestion,


    “Maybe you should try to reach him with my phone?”


    Marina pressed her Lips together and nodded. She took Laura’s phone and dialed the same number,


    only to meet the same fate-no connection.


    Marina’s expression darkened further, while Laura simmered with rage.


    Marco’s ingratitude incensed her. At the same time, considering Liza’s directive, they were left worrying


    about how they could possibly get in touch with Marco.


    At that moment, a janitor entered the room, intending to clean.


    Noticing the room wasn’t empty, she immediately apologized and started to retreat. An idea sparked in


    Laura’s head as she swiftly intercepted the janitor, persuading her to Lend them her phone.


    They redialed Marco’s number, their gazes pinned nervously on the screen.


    After three rings, the call was finally answered. Marco’s detached voice floated from the other end.


    “Who is this?”


    Seizing the opportunity, Marina immediately responded, “Brother, it’s me, Marina! Please, don’t hang


    up, just hear me out!”


    Marco hesitated, his voice chilling further, “What do you want?”


    “Brother, since you were ousted from the Bryant family, I know it must be hard for you. We’ve been


    siblings for so long; surely there are still some Lingering emotions. Given our past rtionship, I want


    to help.” Fearing that he might cut her off, Marina hurriedly put forth her proposition.


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    “Come back and be my executive assistant. You’ll manage the group’s affairs just as before. Of course,


    I’ll remain the


    N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    CEO, and you’ll be my assistant!”


    Convinced that her appeal to Marco’s sentiment and rationality would sway him into gratefully


    epting her offer, Marina’s tone oozed arrogance as she added, “I can offer you a monthly sry of


    $9, 000. I wouldn’t extend such a generous offer to anyone else, but I’m doing this because of our


    former sibling bond!”


    For a moment, there was no response from Marco’s end. After what seemed like an eternity, a


    contemptuous Laugh broke the silence.


    The derision in the Laughter was clear, even to Marina. Flustered and irked, she retorted, “What are


    you Laughing at? I’m offering you a chance to work!”


    “Marina, I never thought that a few days as a CEO would make you even more senseless. The Bryant


    Group isn’t faring well, so Grandma has sent you to plead with me to return and salvage the situation,


    hasn’t she?”


    The realization that Marco had seen through her scheme made Marina’s heart plummet. Her face


    hardened, but she forced herself to maintain a strong front. “So what? You should consider it a privilege


    that we’re willing to hire you back!”


    “Is that so? Then, keep that ‘privilege’ to yourself. I’ve made it clear; I’ve severed all ties with the Bryant


    family. Even if the Bryant


    Group’s stocks plummet, it won’t concern me.”