Laura had anticipated such a twist.
Overwhelmed, Marina glanced at Jefferson pleadingly, but he avoided her gaze, his features clouded. He even
suggested, “Mr. Bryant, | was misled by Marina's nonsense earlier. Given she holds no shares, her presence here
is indeed inappropriate. I'll arrange for someone to escort her out.”
Jefferson’s abrupt change of stance led to a sardonic smile playing on
Marco's face as he silently agreed to Jefferson’s proposal.
Before she could react, Marina, her eyes wide in disbelief, was led away by two burly security guards.
The meeting proceeded without further disruptions. Loraine, as a shareholder, actively participated in
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After the meeting ended, all shareholders left, leaving only Loraine and Marco behind.
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Observing the situation, Carl tactfully shut the door behind him, providing the duo with sprivacy.
In the conference room, Loraine and Marco found themselves sitting opposite each other, enveloped by silence
After a while, it was Marco who shattered the stillness. He queried,
“What brings you here?”
Loraine, displaying no signs of hesitation, responded with quiet confidence, “I... | couldn’t rest until | saw you. So
| requested Jolie to temporarily grab sstocks, and here | am. Luckily, | cjust in tto offer a helping
hand.”
Marco chuckled and looked at her with admiration, slowly articulating,
“You've helpeda lot.”
Despite his ability to navigate his own path, Loraine’s earlier display of strength had been the catalyst for a rapid
change of heart among the profit-driven shareholders.
What really touched him, however, was the sincerity behind Loraine’s concern.
Ever since teaming up with the Universe Group, the Bryant Group's stock value had gone through the roof.
Obtaining even a minor 1% stake had been an arduous task, yet Loraine had managed to do it in such a short
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Feeling that words of appreciation weren't enough, Marco, on the spur of the moment, embraced Loraine.
This embrace was pure, free of hidden intentions. Loraine, taken aback for a second, didn’t resist. She heard
Marco's voice, soft and close to her ear.
“Loraine, even though | always said | could manage everything by myself... The fact that you were ready to
supportand stand up for me... madehappy.”
Loraine hesitated briefly, then reciprocated the hug, gently stroking his back and letting a smile play on her Lips.
She shared the sfeelings.
In the past, every tshe geared up to tackle situations solo, Marco would show up out of the blue and share
the load, leaving her feeling grateful and ecstatic.