In the study, Renee raised her concerns to Marcelo. "You're pushing Ivan so hard with his studies. Aren't you worried it might affect his work?"
If Ivan truly didn't want to study, he could just endure these months.
Gazing towards the guesthouse, Marcelo replied, "If he doesn't get into a top university, he'll retake the entrance exam. Time is precious for professional e-sports players."
His approach was strict.
Too strict,Renee thought.
“But isn't it too much for him? Only six months left and he said his grades are unsatisfactory..."
Renee found it challenging to sympathize with him, considering she had always been an exceptional student during her school days.
"He's never studied seriously before. Now, he needs to double his efforts. It's only fair,"Marcelo replied indifferently.
Renee pitied Ivan. He was miserable.
Then, she remembered something. "I'm inviting Freddy out for dinner in two days. I won't be home f
A customer couldn't help but laugh. "Mrs. Hudson, you're using Renee’s name and brought Catherine here for your own benefit. Doesn't seem right, does it?"Freddy smiled at the customer and subtly hinted his assistant.The assistant quickly got the hint and approached the customer. "Madam, are you looking to order this dress? We can sort it out for you today if you'd like."A simple gesture of support for Freddy and Renee, and just like that, the customer received such a special offer?Other customers quickly echoed their sentiments.“Mr. Lynn is absolutely correct.""Mrs. Hudson, your family always humiliated Renee. Renee did you no wrong. Now you suddenly remember her as your daughter?""You even put Renee down during the Fashion Ceremony to promote Catherine.And now you claim Renee as your daughter? That's quite shameless."Grace and Catherine found themselves under a barrage of criticism from the other customers.
“Hey!"Renee exclaimed, startled. Losing her balance, she instinctively clung to his neck, saying, "What are you doing? Put me down."Marcelo, with lips tightly pressed, carried her upstairs in his arms.He cast his gaze downward slightly, his dark eyes brimming with a dangerous intensity. At that moment,Renee felt as though she was facing a daunting challenge.She seemed to have gone too far.“Let go of me. A lot of eyes are on us right now!"Renee gently tapped his shoulder and whispered. The servants in the vicinity acted as if they were both blind and deaf, cautious not to reveal their presence to Marcelo.In contrast, only Chad could afford to watch the unfolding drama with a smile.“I thought you weren't concerned about being seen."Marcelo carried Renee steadily upstairs.Renee sighed inwardly. Come on, she was just making fun of him. Yet, he seemed to be preparing to teach her a lesson.Without any hesita
She hadn't expected Andrew to stoop so low.The school's anniversary was a big deal, and Renee couldn't wrap her head around why Andrew would choose such a significant day to confront her over personal issues.She understood that if she failed to sort this out properly, rumors about favoritism at the University could spread like wildfire through the nation in no time. This would definitely tarnish the university's good name.Taking the microphone, Renee shifted her focus from Marcelo to Andrew. "Sir, you claim I don't deserve to be here. Are you familiar with who I am?"Andrew just laughed it off. "Renee, you graduated in June, right? What great things could you have possibly achieved as a recent grad just starting out?"Renee corrected him, "Actually, I hold a master's degree, not a bachelor's. It's best to get your facts straight before questioning someone. Even the new students at our school are aware of this. Maybe you should consider enrolling here yourself to brush up on your kn
In just a few days, Herman's appearance had drastically deteriorated.His once-handsome features were now unrecognizable. He appeared emaciated, with a sunken face, unshaven chin, disheveled hair, and a pungent stench of alcohol about him.After Renee managed to break free from his grip, Herman dramatically knelt before her, drawing the attention of everyone around.“Renee, please reconsider. I admit my mistake in pursuing you for your beauty, but did you have to destroy my entire family? My father is nearing sixty, and he's fragile. You are pushing him to the brink of despair, making him consider something as drastic as jumping off a building, you know?" The commotion attracted the curiosity of students, fellow schoolmates, and parents, who encircled the pair.“What's going on here? Who is that guy?"“Why does he resemble the famous actor, Herman?"“Jumping off a building? That sounds horrifying."“How far did he have to be pushed to kneel in public like this?"Before Renee could res
Renee didn't care about her image but she was worried about bringing shame to the school.Marcelo was planning to question Renee. However, he noticed her glum expression just as he was about to speak. Her head was down, and she looked sad and dejected.Before he could stop himself, his hand was already on hers, comforting her.Puzzled, Renee looked up at him, taken aback by the sudden gesture of tenderness.“Mrs.King, is there something you haven't told me?"Marcelo questioned."What?" Renee asked, wracking her brain."That someone introduced you to a man?" he reminded her.Two seconds later,Renee’s recollection flooded back.“Herman is Maggie's nephew. Maggie once envisioned a marriage between Herman and me," she revealed.As Marcelo’s countenance darkened swiftly,Renee continued deliberately,“However, that's not the crux of the matter. Maggie wishes to introduce me to Herman because her daughter has taken a liking to you. Maggie simply wants me to step aside and allow her daughter t
There was a brief hesitation on Vivian’s end, as if she feared causing trouble. "Yes. Does that upset you?"Renee smiled to herself, curious about Vivian’s expression at that moment. "Miss Lambert, I understand you're abroad and might not be aware of certain things. You probably don't know that Marcelo was the one who turned Herman from a celebrity into a prisoner."The line went dead silent."Miss Lambert, is there anything you'd like to explain?" Renee waited a few seconds for a response before pressing further."Well... No," Vivian eventually replied."Did Marcelo really tell you my number?" Renee continued, "It's alright if you don't want to say. I can just ask him myself."Vivian took a deep breath and then confessed, "I asked someone else for your number. Since you mentioned Marcelo, I assumed it was him who told me. I didn't think it was a big deal, but I didn't expect you to read so much into it."Renee found Vivian’s words amusing. If she hadn't probed further, she might have
"What's the matter?" Marcelo sensed something unusual about her behavior today."On the 13th of last month, I called you,"Renee explained, pointing to his phone, "But there's no record of it. I called right before receiving my award. A woman answered your phone."Marcelo frowned.He hadn't known that a woman had answered Renee’s call until now.Thanks to his sharp memory, he remembered being in a phone-restricted meeting that day, preventing him from having his phone by his side. It had been with Anna,his secretary."Did Anna answer it?" he asked."No, it wasn't her..."Renee hesitated, the name "Vivian" on her mind, but she stopped herself and said, "The voice didn't sound like Anna."There was a hesitation within her to bring up that name, as if she was subconsciously avoiding it. It was an instinct, perhaps to avoid confrontation or for self-protection.Not his secretary?Marcelo looked puzzled. "I'll look into it."Renee nodded, certain about one thing. Marcelo was unaware that Viv
Renee hadn't considered it before, but Marcelo’s question made her realize her actions, like her gentle nudge and whisper, were driven by guilt.Today, Marcelo’s personal bodyguard team had been searching for Marvin, who was rushed to the hospital in Marcelo's private jet.Marcelo’s connections had been vital in ensuring secrecy and medical care.Renee realized she had involved Marcelo in the Hill family's affairs by using his resources to find Marvin. Now, by suggesting he leave alone, she felt like she was using Marcelo and then casting him aside.“I just thought you might be tired if you stayed late at the hospital. After all, you have work tomorrow,"Renee said, managing a forced smile.“You should come home with me,"He urged,softly.“But Sarah might feel alone here,"Renee objected, biting her lip. "I won't be able to sleep at home if I leave her alone in the hospital."Marcelo let out a mocking laugh. "Aren't the doctors, nurses, and my bodyguards here to help? Come on, what's the
Marcelo woke up the following morning with Renee in his arms.He sighed in content as he pressed a kiss to her forehead.She was still asleep.His cellphone rang and he quickly reached for it not wanting to wake Renee up.It was Luke.“We have a problem,sir.Paul has passed away.”Luke informed him.Marcelo grimaced and slowly got out of the bed,careful not to wake Renee.As soon as he walked out of the bedroom,he said.“Talk to me.”“The hidden cameras caught Gary bringing him coffee,he drank it and it led to his death.He also said some incriminating words that meant he poisoned the coffee if we were to use it in court.But there’s more.He sent his men out there to look for a perfect chance to kidnap Renee.”And that made Marcelo’s fingers clenched around his cellphone.This was the last straw!For so many years,he had thought his father’s death was just an accident but after the accident that claimed his brother’s life as well.He became certain that someone wanted to eliminate his who
I know.I could feel every bit of it.“I love you.”He said again and leaned over to kiss me.His kiss was deep, slow and sensual.He moved one of his hand down and guided the tip of his shaft inside me.And I came immediately,my own body taking me by surprise.A wave of sensual electricity jolted me from my core.My body shuddered from my toes to the top of my head and the contractions in the core of my body filled me with incredible pleasure.After it was all over,I opened my eyes,I saw Marcelo looking down at me with a grin.“You came already?”He teased.”That was just the tip.”I blushed a deep red.I haven’t come this fast before since I started having sex with him but tonight I was incredibly turned on more than ever,by his words, by the way he kissed me,by the way he touched me so just the slightest bit of his cock was enough to send me over the edge.I pouted.”I…I love you so much,that’s why.”He stared at me for a while as if processing what he had just heard.I placed my hand o
As soon as Marcelo walked into the house that day,Renee ran up to him and hugged him.He smiled as he stroke her hair.“Did you watch the press conference?”She nodded.“I’m sorry that I didn’t inform you about announcing our marriage to the public first…I…”She lifted up her head to stare at his face.“I’m not upset.I’m glad that everyone knows I’m your wife.”Marcelo beamed at her.”And I am glad that everyone knows that this incredible woman is mine.”She smiled,broadly.“I was thinking,maybe we could have a wedding ceremony.”He suggested.She bit her lower lip.”I’d like to walk down the aisle to you.”He leaned down and kissed her deeply.“I’m curious about something.”She suddenly let out.“About what?”He asked.“Were you disappointed or happy when Wyatt confirmed I wasn’t pregnant?”“Disappointed.”He replied,honestly.“Really?”“Yeah. I always thought I didn’t want marriage or children but Renee,I want everything with you.I want to experience everything only with you.”Renee giggl
That night,Gary couldn’t sleep.He paced to and fro thinking about the fact that Marcelo just keeps surprising them recently.Firstly,from thinking he was a disabled loser to finding out he owned the most powerful company in the country.And now,he wasn’t disabled!That nephew of his deceived him!Back then,that accident was meant to kill both Sebastian and Marcelo.But Marcelo had survived.Gary had wanted to make another attempt on his life but finding out that he was disabled made him feel that there was no need.Now,looking back,he felt enraged.Marcelo had deceived him!Marcelo had made him think that he was a disabled loser while he secretly made moves.Gary felt like tearing down the whole house.He needed to go see his father.They needed to talk about how to eliminate Marcelo once and for all!They couldn’t let Marcelo get more powerful than this.As Gary went up to Paul’s study, he was about to knock when he heard Paul’s voice.“I am not getting any younger.And it pains me to r
My love?Those words reeled through her head and she slowly pulled away from him and stared into his eyes.It wasn’t the first time he was calling her that but it made her heart ache as she wondered if he knew what that meant.“Do you even know what that means?”She asked,her voice hoarse from crying so much.Marcelo was confused.“What are you talking about?”“You shouldn’t call me your love.People don’t just randomly call people that.”She turned away from him as tears threatened again.“Renee,I’m not randomly calling you that.I called you that because…”“Why did you help her?”He blinked,surprised by her question again.“Help who?”“Stop playing dumb already.”She yelled as she stood up to her feet.“Do you know how hard she tried to ruin me?!She was aiming at ruining my career and I did my best,getting the jewelries and…and running around making sure everything went smoothly,do you have any idea how tired I was when I played the piano.Even if I was looking composed,doing so much that
“No, it wasn't me!"Catherine blurted out in a knee-jerk reaction. But as she realized the undeniable truth in the surveillance footage, she quickly shifted her story. "I just lost my balance. It was an accident. I didn't mean to hit the table!"Renee was unaware of Catherine’s presence near the champagne tower since she was out of her line of sight. Now, she was convinced that Catherine had intended the incident.Marcelo, however, was uninterested in Catherine’s excuses.“I'm giving you a chance to apologize," he said sternly. He pointed to another champagne tower and instructed Catherine, "Go stand there and pull the table yourself."His demand wasn't unreasonable. He wanted Catherine to understand the potential harm she had nearly caused Renee.“No, I can't!"Catherine refused, shaking her head in terror and shielding her face.She feared the glass could cut her, potentially scarring her face. She then tried to shift the blame to Renee. "You weren't even hurt. You can't do this to me
"A marriage alliance..." Vivian muttered, her voice trailing off.The news had caught her completely off guard.Catherine’s satisfied grin grew wider as she saw the shock etched on Vivian’s face.“Miss Lambert, do you still see yourself as the other woman? Are you ready to be outplayed by someone so cunning?"“Why are you telling me this?" Vivian quickly regained her composure. "You're with Andrew. We both understand his connection to Marcelo. If I marry into the King family, the Lamberts will support Marcelo. That can't be good for you."It didn't make sense for Catherine to be helping her.Catherine just shrugged. "I can't stand watching that Renee enjoy a good life. Isn't that reason enough?"************The birthday ceremony then began. Paul had two sons and a daughter. Today, his daughter was notably absent. She was the family's outcast, having married young and moved abroad with her husband. She had almost cut all ties with the Kings.Renee vaguely recalled that she had been cl
Renee watched Vivian with a knowing smile.Vivian, unable to utter the words, bit her silver teeth and continued to gaze at Marcelo, silently begging for his help.Considering her relationship with his brother, Marcelo reassured, "It's okay not to call her that."If his brother were still alive and married to Vivian, they would have referred to Vivian as "sister-in-law."Renee’s smile stiffened slightly, but it didn't matter to her. She didn't need Vivian’s acknowledgment as "sister-in-law," and the thought of it even disgusted her.She didn’t want Marcelo and Vivian to be seen as siblings.She wanted Vivian to have nothing to do with her husband.Was that too much to ask?Meanwhile,Jessica showed a keen interest in the piece Renee had composed and started discussing it with her.Finding the conversation uninteresting, Marcelo decided to step out to the balcony for a smoke. Seizing the opportunity, Vivian followed him.“Marcelo, are you angry with me for siding with your father today?"
Feeling a pit in her stomach,Renee was about to relinquish her hold when Marcelo spoke.“No, thank you." He refused Vivian directly.Marcelo waved in the direction of Damian, who was standing nearby. "Damian will keep you company.”Vivian and Damian were already acquainted.“Huh? Oh, sure. I'll take it from here,"Damian replied.He was startled at first, and then bewildered by the sudden task that was thrown in his face. But he didn't want Marcelo to leave Renee alone and go with another woman, so he agreed without a second thought.The smile froze on Vivian’s face, and her eyes darkened. She swallowed and quickly composed herself. "Well," she said, forcing another smile at Damian. "I'm afraid I will have to trouble you in the meantime."Damian paid no mind to her strained expression and carried on as he would with an old friend.“It's no trouble at all. We were just about to play dice, do you care to join us?Renee is quite good at it. Why don't you give it a try?"Damian offered.Wyat