Goodbye, My Love

Liza’s feigned benevolence crumbled under Marco’s relentless words. She sternly berated him, “Marco, I have given you an opportunity. I asked

Marina to bring you back to manage the company. That was already a generous act. You only have yourself to blame for not seizing it!”

Marco sneered derisively, “You oust me, humiliate me, and now you want me back to clean up the mess. And you have the audacity to call this an act of grace? It seems you’re still not aware of the reality. The

Bryant Group is not indispensable to me. I could join another company or start my own. You should know that right now the Bryant Group needs me more than I need it, or else you wouldn’t be seeking me out.”

Marco knew today’s upheaval was just the beginning. Considering the arrangements he had in place, a cruel smile played on his lips. Even if the Bryant Group could weather this storm, they wouldn’t survive the next one.

“Losing the patent for Qbot’s R&D has rendered the entire AI project stagnant. And with public sentiment now spiraling out of control, even the partnership between the Bryant Group and the Universe Group may be beyond salvation. Madam, instead of berating me, perhaps you should contemplate ways to mitigate this disaster.”

Liza drew sharp breaths, Looking as if she might crumble at any moment.

Her voice wavered as she accused, “It was you! You orchestrated all this!”

“I’m not that competent. It is the Bryant Group that is digging its own grave. Madam, is there anything else?” Marco replied, calm as everNôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

Liza, unable to uphold her pretense any Longer, finally crumbled, lowering her once arrogant head that used to Look down on everyone.

She adopted a gentler tone and implored, “Marco, I implore you, return and assist the Bryant Group. I promise not to treat you poorly again

Although you’re not related to the Bryant family, if you rescue the

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Bryant Group, I am prepared to adopt you as my grandson, confer you a prestigious status, and reinstate you as the CEO of the Bryant Group.”

Such a submissive and desperate demeanor was hardly conceivable for the typically high-and-mighty Liza.

Marco let out a sigh and taunted, “Surely you have a more suitable candidate than me. After all, Marina is your own granddaughter, and I’m merely an outsider, the villain who caused the Bryant Group’s stock prices to plummet. How could I possibly return to the Bryant Group?”

Loraine, in silent admiration, gave Marco a thumbs up, amazed by his adept use of sarcasm.

Liza bubbled with indignation, but had to swallow it. She forced a smile as she countered, “Don’t be absurd. What villain? These are baseless rumors! Once you consent to return, I’ll promptly arrange for the withdrawal of the previous allegations and publicly reinstate you as the Bryant Group’s CEO!”

Marco scoffed dismissively, “There’s no need. I quite enjoy my current laid-back lifestyle.”

Noticing his steadfast refusal, Liza was gripped by panic. She had already swallowed a lot of pride to make this significant concession caring little for her dignity anymore.

“Marco, if the previous conditions were unsatisfactory, let me officially recognize you as a member of the Bryant family. How does that sound?”

“There’s no need. I have no desire to return to the days of being embroiled in your family’s issues,” Marco declined resolutely.

Undeterred, Liza persisted, “I’ll adopt you as my son! This way, your status will be elevated. You won’t have to answer to Laura or Marina anymore, nor be hampered by them!”

At her words, Marco fell silent, his brow furrowed, while Loraine couldn’t contain her laughter. She raised an eyebrow at Marco, silently mouthing the words, “She desperately wants you back.”