A sudden realization dawned upon Leopold. Expressing regret, he suggested, “I was not very considerate. What
if, instead, you joined my team as a guest designer?”
Guest designers aren't required to commit full-tand can garner valuable knowledge. This time, Loraine didn’t
decline and readily agreed, “It would be an honor!”
Following the press conference, the event made headlines, and related videos began circulating online,
instigating heated discussions amongst netizens.
When Keely watched the video of Loraine shaking hands with Leopold, witnessing their reconciliation and Loraine
being appointed as a guest designer, she seethed with rage.
This honor should have been hers!
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Right when Keely was on the brink of losing her cool, her phone rang.
The moment Keely answered, Marina wasted no tand asked, “Keely, what did you tell us back then? Why did
Loraine becmore popular now? Why is your teacher favoring her? My mother and | plotted against
Loraine to take the airport project away from her and offer it to the
Bryant Group, making my grandma elated. But now, all our plans are down the drain. What's your gplan?”
Keely’s forehead furrowed in irritation. Marina's constant complaining and lack of understanding were grating on
her nerves.
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She was all set to let loose a stinging retort. Why should she care if
Marina was trying to win over Liza?
But then a thought struck her, and she held her tongue.
In the difficult situation she was currently in, allies were scarce and hard to cby. Marina, despite her naivety,
could serve as a valuable asset.
Furthermore, both Marina and Laura had a link to the Bryant family, a connection she might need to exploit in
order to get closer to Marco.
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With this in mind, Keely adopted a friendly demeanor and reassured
Marina, “Don’t worry, Marina. I'll visit the Bryants’ house to collaborate on a strategy with you.”
These words comforted Marina, and she nodded, slightly dazed.
After disconnecting the call, a thrilled Marina clasped Laura's arm, saying, “Mom, relax. Keely assured she'd
cby and assist us.”
Laura shot her a disapproving look and snapped, “What's the point if she does show up? If your brother learns of
her presence, we're in for a world of trouble!”
Even though Marco had been away for a while, Laura knew there was no guarantee that news of Keely’s visit
wouldn't reach him.
If Marco discovered that they had been conspiring with Keely against