"Miss Lambert, do you need me to get someone to take you home?" Luke offered."No, thanks. I drove here by myself. I can take myself...Wait!"A thought had suddenly entered Vivian’s mind. Without thinking twice, she quickly asked him, "Luke, I heard you say... Mrs. King, right?"She was sure that she had heard those words, but she just needed to be sure. Part of her just couldn't accept the implication behind those words."Miss Lambert, it's better for you to ask Mr. King about it personally," Luke suggested.If Anna had been in the office right now, she would have noticed that something was wrong. Luke was a very cautious person. If he wanted to conceal Marcelo’s marriage from Vivian, he would definitely not have called Renee "Mrs. King". Instead, he would have just called her the usual "Miss Hudson".Vivian remained silent as she ran this through her head.Could Marcelo really be married?He was married to Renee?How could this be?Vivian had always thought Marcelo was not going to
Excited murmurs from other girls in the cafe reached Rebee’s ears."Look at that guy, he's so good-looking!""Yes, handsome for sure, but there's something intimidating about his eyes!""He seems to be staring at our cafe. I wonder who he's watching?""Marcelo..." The name slipped from Renee’s lips without her even realizing.What was he doing here?Howard noticed where Renee was looking and saw Marcelo, furrowing his brows slightly."Renee, did he come here for you?""I'm not sure,"Renee answered, averting her eyes.She genuinely didn't know. Shouldn't he be with Vivian at this time?Or maybe Vivian was in the car with him?Marcelo had been informed by one of his people that Renee was at the school. Watching her sitting there, laughing with Howard, he felt a surge of unexplained anger.When Renee looked at him and then calmly looked away, as if she didn't even recognize him, he felt a pang of annoyance.She chatted with Howard, but pretended she didn't know him?"Welcome, can I help
"What? What are you saying?"Catherine’s disbelief was palpable, her fabricated tears still lingering."I'm saying we're done,"Andrew declared, taking a final drag of his cigarette before extinguishing it in the ashtray. His entire manner radiated frustration."Why? Why all of a sudden?”She was utterly confused, clutching at his hand. "No, I can't accept this.""You don't have a say in this!"Andrew pulled his hand away with impatience.”Catherine, you've been expelled from Bellbanks University. You're just a high school graduate now. My family, the Kings, can't accept someone like that as a daughter-in-law. What do you have that compares to Renee? Your actions have further embarrassed me in front of Marcelo and Renee!"Andrew looked at Catherine as though he had been misled into choosing a flawed product.Renee, a distinguished alumna of Bellbanks University, had been a top student with an array of honors. Just her intelligence and beauty alone made her far superior to Catherine.How ha
Renee’s sarcastic smile made Marcelo uncomfortable."She wants to work for Harvillston?"His frown deepened. He hadn't heard anything about Vivian wanting to work for Harvillston.There was no sign of rejection in Marcelo’s expression, as perceived by Renee.It seemed he probably would agree if Vivian brought it up.Renee’s assumption wasn't exactly groundless; after all, Harvillston really was the best choice in the country, so it would be no surprise if Vivian wanted to work there.Back when Alyssa took on the STAR jewelry endorsement, Renee couldn't stand to work with the toxic women in Marcelo’s company. It did more harm than good to her work flow.Naturally, she didn't want this to happen again.Drumming his fingers on the leather arm rest,Marcelo attempted to steer the topic back to his point.He announced, "From now on, you're not allowed to call Howard.""Mr. King, are you seriously going to stop me from contacting my former schoolmate now?" Whenever Renee was angry, she knew h
Meanwhile, Renee was in bed, restless.That afternoon in the car, she had taken pleasure in riling Marcelo up.Yet, their argument did nothing to resolve the issue at hand.Her mind then wandered to Nana’s situation.Nana had lured her back under the guise of celebrating her birthday, using her birthday wish to coerce her into helping Catherine. This complication was far from resolved.From the master bedroom's French windows, she could see into the study.Lost in thought, Renee noticed the light suddenly go out.Instinctively, she curled up, feigning sleep.But she realized; pretending to sleep never fooled Marcelo.The bedroom door opened softly.As she expected, Marcelo approached the bed and sat down, asking, "Fancy some milk tea?"Renee felt bewildered.Why would he offer that?Surprised, she opened her eyes, sat up, and looked at Marcelo in confusion.Unaware, the blanket slipped from her shoulders, revealing her see-through nightdress.He could see her beautiful boobs,his mouth
"Then I'm sorry, I apologize,"Renee said, unsure of the cause but swift to mend the bridges.Marcelo’s temper wasn't a novelty for Renee.However, she chose not to dwell on it.Momentarily speechless,Marcelo was caught off guard by this unexpected side of Renee.Pursing his lips, he hadn't anticipated such a facet of her personality."Are you mute now? Did someone glue your mouth shut?"Renee teased, attempting to pry open his lips with her fingers.In the past, those who showed such disrespect to Marcelo would have faced grave repercussions.Yet, with her, even in his anger, he found himself unable to assert his usual authority.Renee seemed determined not to let it go without an apology.After a brief standoff, Marcelo finally conceded. "I’m sorry," he mumbled.Again,this little woman can have him on his knees anytime she pleases."What was that? I didn't hear you."Renee frowned, struggling to catch his whispered voice.Marcelo’s grip on her waist tightened, enough for her to feel it
The news caught Renee off guard, leaving her with no time to prepare. By the time she finished her work, the clock had almost struck five in the afternoon.Renee pressed the elevator button, signaling her ascent to the thirty-eighth floor.To her surprise, as the elevator doors glided open, Marcelo emerged in a wheelchair.He seemed taken aback as Renee approached him willingly."Planning to join Harvillston?" he inquired.Renee, momentarily shocked, had almost forgotten about it. "No, I came to ask if you're attending a welcome party tonight."Marcelo’s tongue brushed against the back of his teeth, a clear sign of his displeasure with Renee’s persistent refusal to join his company.He desired to have Renee under his watchful eye all the time, the most comforting approach for him.Renee approached Marcelo with her chin slightly lifted, her radiant face adorned with a subtle coquettish charm."I would like to attend Miss Lambert's welcome party as well. Would you mind having me as your
Renee was the only one who didn't wear a formal dress.She was dressed in a cashmere overcoat, jeans, and black boots with high heels. Her hair was tied back neatly for work. She had an air of casual elegance, like a wealthy woman going out for a leisurely stroll.Even if she dressed in such an inconspicuous manner, she would immediately attract everyone's attention.Renee had been blessed with the ability to attract attention since she was a child.Whatever the reason might have been, it was evident that Renee didn't care about Vivian’s party enough to wear a formal dress."It doesn't matter. What you're wearing is good enough, Miss Hudson." From Vivian’s tone, one could infer that she didn't understand what Renee meant. She turned to look at Marcelo and said, “Marcelo, I have something to tell you."After saying this,Vivian flicked a glance at Renee.Obviously, she wanted to talk to Marcelo alone.Marcelo did not think that her request was anything out of the ordinary. He told Renee
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