“No one else knows about the past but us. How old was she then? Don’t frighten yourself. As Long as


    she doesn’t suspect anything, we needn’t reveal anything.”


    Zaria tried to conceal the chill Becker’s words sent down her spine, forcing a chuckle.


    “We can’t be toocent, though. Why would she leave the city and return to target our family?”


    Becker, likely aware of the disruption at Judie’s banquet, remained silent, his face grave.


    “You don’t understand. Loraine isn’t that fragile, skinny girl anymore.


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    She now dresses more elegantly than any of us and carries herself with an air of authority. What if she


    intends to confront us? What then?”


    Zaria’s voice trembled with anxiety.


    Becker cast a disdainful nce at his fretting wife and snorted, “This is mere womanly paranoia. She


    may appear strong, but she’s just a woman! Remember how Judie used to torment her? Did she ever


    retaliate?”


    Zaria hesitated. Though it was true that Judie bullied Loraine, Becker didn’t know that each time Judie


    provoked Loraine, some mysterious misfortune befell her, leaving her in tears. Zaria wasn’t sure if it


    was connected to Loraine, but the nagging sense of unease lingered.


    Becker, Lost in thought, lit a cigarette, the smoke curling around him.


    “A girl like that won’t amount to anything. If she’s dared toe back, she must have support. Are


    there any influential figures with her?” he mused.


    Zaria quickly recounted her observations of Marco, and Becker’s expression indicated agreement.


    He gestured to one of his bodyguards, instructing, “Investigate this


    Bryant fellow.”


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    Despite the vige’sck of inte connectivity, the wealthiest family around had their means of


    gathering intelligence, particrly concerning someone as notable as Marco.


    It wasn’t long before they had the information.


    The bodyguard reported, “Boss, the man named Marco Bryant was once the


    CEO of the Bryant Group in Vagow.” His voice trailed off, leaving the implications hanging heavily in the


    room.


    Upon hearing the word “CEO,“ Becker’s body jolted involuntarily, and his face drained of color. He


    seemed not to notice the cigarette scorching his finger as it burned down


    As a rural entrepreneur, Becker was no stranger to the Bryant Group and


    Marco Bryant’s reputation. This was a name he couldn’t afford to cross, and the realization sent a


    tremor through his hands, shattering his previouslyposed demeanor.


    “How has Loraine be entangled with such a prominent figure?”


    His mind raced to the recent offenses his wife and daughter hadmitted against Marco. Thoughts of


    reconciliation began to form, his body betraying his fear.