"On your wedding day, Ivan must have felt relieved that you were already married and quickly jumped ship," Briena added mockingly. "By that time, his company was stable, thanks to all your efforts, and he didn't need to depend on Grandpa's deal anymore. Moreover, by marrying me, Ivan knows he'll eventually get control of the Ford Group through me. After all, Grandma dotes on me. He must have realized Grandma was planning to hand over the entire company to me because she hates you. Why would he waste his life with you and your mere shares when he could have the entire company by marrying me?"
The room fell silent after Briena finished. Mia and Cathy exchanged worried glances at Natalie, but she remained calm, quietly sipping her coffee.
"Aren't you just a business deal for him as well?" Mia asked Briena. "He's marrying you for the company, and you're foolish enough to accept it."
