Liza would promptly intervene. But now, she was shielding them.
Marco understood. She wanted him to Leave. How callous.
Liberated from the shackles of familial obligations, Marco saw things in a new Light.
He no longer held any expectations for this family. He wouldn't continue to passively endure the distress caused
to the woman he Loved deeply.
Looking at Loraine beside him, Marco’s eyes sparked to life. He then cast a frigid glance at the Bryants, a
disdainful smirk gracing his lips. In a frosty tone, he stated, “The Bryant Group? Mrs. Bryant, don’t overestimate
your importance, assuming everyone is as money-driven as you.”
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The remote address of “Mrs. Bryant” could have referred to either Laura or Liza. The latter's complexion visibly
altered upon hearing it.
Marco remained impassive.
“If you want the Bryant Group, take it. | couldn't care less.”
His voice was strikingly serene, signaling to everyone that this was not a display of false bravado. He genuinely
didn’t care.
The once formidable Bryant family now seemed ludicrous, Like a troupe of clowns.
Liza finally spoke.
“Since you've consented, | will compensate you.
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Nyour terms.”
A sarcastic smile played on Marco's lips as he retorted, “Mrs. Bryant, when | assumed leadership of the company,
you persistently claimed it was the legacy of the late Mr. Bryant... that he had sacrificed his life for my sake.
Therefore, | was obliged to uphold the family, handling all responsibilities to ensure his peace in the afterlife.”
He enunciated each word with precision, “And so... that’s why, ever since assuming control of the company, I've
worked tirelessly and diligently. Step by step, I've guided us to where we are now. | believe
I haven't disappointed you. Yet, after investing so much in the Bryant
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Group only to be met with your merciless betrayal, it's best to sever those ties once and for all!”
Marco wasn’t seeking sympathy or attempting to stir any dormant conscience within Liza. He just didn’t
comprehend their ruthlessness.
Feeling the gentle warmth of Loraine’s hand in his, Marco's hardened demeanor softened. He squeezed her hand
reassuringly.
Liza's expression flickered in response to Marco’s words. “You!”
Undeterred, Marco continued, “The Bryant Group, | can surrender it. But you, all of you, must apologize for your
slander against Loraine.
Otherwise, even if | relinquish the Bryant Group, | will ensure it faces severe repercussions. | trust you
understand that | am capable of such.”
Upon hearing this, Laura and Marina bristled with indignation, retorting, “On what authority?”