The market was far from expansive. The ventures of the KM Group and the King Group often clashed, making them rivals in many business dealings.
Upon hearing these words,Renee dashed out.
She glared at Grandpa Paul who supported up by Andrew, with one hand gripping a cane, standing just outside the president's office conference room.
Marcelo, seated in a wheelchair, was surrounded by a cluster of KM Group's top executives, who stood in silence, seemingly too stunned to speak.
Evidently, they hadn't anticipated that their president would be the black sheep of the King family.
“Why are you here?"Marcelo’s attention snapped to Renee almost immediately upon the elevator's opening.
Her hair was disheveled, as if she had run all the way.
Observing her high heels,his brow furrowed in concern.
Why did she run in such shoes?
Panting lightly,Renee explained, "I came to see what is going on."
She pondered whether
*RENEE*I thought it might not be an important reason.Anna might have thought that Marcelo didn’t want to get married because of how aloof he was so I decided not to delve further."Is it okay if I wait here for Marcelo?"I inquired.“Certainly,"Anna replied. "But Mr. King’s meetings often last over three hours. Can you wait that long?"“I can”I settled onto a sofa in the lounge, picking up a book to read.Yet, in less than thirty minutes, the lounge door swung open.Marcelo, maneuvering his wheelchair swiftly, approached me."Why are you still here?" He gazed at me with an urgency in his voice, as if battling to contain his emotions."What?" I responded, puzzled."Weren't you supposed to have dinner with someone?"It appeared that the director was really loyal to Marcelo. A seemingly casual piece of information I had shared with him moments ago had reached Marcelo’s ears
*MARCELO*The pure and innocent look in her eyes was very seductive to me.I raised my hand and covered her eyes,gently.I knew that if I continued to look into her eyes, I would eventually lose control of my emotions.And she didn’t want to have sex in my office,I couldn’t force her to."Mrs. King,stop worrying about unimportant people.”Rubbing her long hair,I said with a smile, "You think it is because of the Koenigsegg that they know my identity? As for what you said about showing off, you have the right to show off however you want. Now that they know that I am the president of KM Group, many things would be more convenient for me."Renee’s eyes were deep, especially when she looked at people suspiciously. At those moments, she looked extraordinarily endearing.Her look was so innocent and endearing that I would forget that she was in fact a tough woman."You wanted them to find out your connection with GT G
"I just want to get to know you." The young man observed Renee’s ringless fingers and remarked, "Since you aren’t married,I see no reason why I don’t have a chance with you.”"Will you fuck off or not?" Marcelo’s gaze turned cold. He tightened his hold around Renee’s waist.It was a display of possessiveness."Hey! How can you speak like that? Do you know who I am?”"Mister,you're trying to woo me in front of my husband. And you expect him to be polite?" Renee was left speechless.The man was stunned. "You... you! You're married?"Deciding she had enough of the delusional conversation,Renee grabbed Marcelo’s hand and left.Marcelo felt an urge to confront the man but hearing "my husband" eased his displeasure. It wasn't until Renee pulled him away that he regained composure."Mrs. King, quite popular, I see." His voice remained cold as Renee led the way.If anyone should have been wearing a mask, it was her.Spotting the crowded milk tea shop,Renee hastened her steps upon seeing the l
She turned to look at the frowning man and said softly, "Marcelo, don't be upset, okay? It's not that I didn't want to buy you milk tea. I just thought you didn't like it, so I didn't buy one for you." Renee decided she had to coax him and calm the situation. After all, he had patiently waited with her in the long queue for quite some time.“By the way, you don't seem to like milk tea at all," She added. She was sure he didn't like the milk tea, so why did he drink hers?Marcelo turned around and flicked Renee’s forehead slightly. "Renee, I’ll advise you not to make me more upset.”He said in a warning tone.Renee immediately fell silent.The family style restaurant dining was located in an old building.Luke had been there for a while and now was waiting for Marcelo and Renee on the porch. As soon as he saw them, he went to meet them and escorted them to the entrance of the restaurant. A doorman then took them inside.“How did you manage to book a table here? I asked Sarah to reserve
*RENEE*He rolled us over and planted my body on top of his.He rolled my hips the way he wanted while his thumb toggled with my clit.I placed my hands on his chest, keeping myself upright as he played with my body.He squeezed my tits and tugged at my nipples...he kissed my hands as he pulled them from the muscles of his broad form.I jolted as he circled my clit.I felt myself unraveling against him.My pussy fluttered and my legs jumped,my entire body plummeting to his."Please,Marcelo....let me come...it feels oh...too much…”And then,he backed off again."Marcelo"I whimpered.God!Why was he mad?Was it about the milk tea?The guy who wanted my number?Making him come with me to such a crowded place?I could barely think properly right now.My body was filled with pent-up energy and I needed some release.He kissed my trembling lips, softly.He rolled me back over and tossed my leg over his shoulder.His hands fisted my hips, pulling me into him and fucking me with his cock.I a
*RENEE*The next day,the sunlight seeping into the room woke me up.Opening my eyes,I was surprised to see Marcelo sitting up and staring down at me,he cupped my chin softly and asked, "Have you thought it through?"My mind remained a blank canvas. I gazed at him with drowsy eyes and slowly furrowed my brow.“Can’t you just tell me why you’re so upset?" I asked him but he still didn’t reply.I shot him a scornful glance, then turned and swung my legs out of the bed.But the moment my feet touched the floor, they gave way. Unprepared,I nearly collapsed, but Marcelo caught her by the waist.“You're struggling to even stand?" With one arm,he hoisted me back onto the bed. “Shouldn't you consider some form of exercise to be more fit?”He suggested.I scoffed.”Whose fault is it that my legs feel like jelly.”I snapped, echoing her frustration.I was beyond tired and had hardly slept.He wouldn’t let me.Anytime I managed to drift off to sleep,he would slid into me again and have mind-numbling s
*RENEE*I was beyond surprised to see that I made the interview.I know and believe in my skills but sometimes I get scared when I see people with strong connections vying for the same position as me.Of course I know I have a strong connection which is Marcelo but I do not permit him to interfere unless I’m being wronged.I like to participate in interviews fairly and I am always overjoyed when I’m accepted because of my hard work.The disbelief was evident when I heard the news. "I am offered the position of deputy director of the makeup group?" I echoed.From the other end of the phone, a staff member from the "Peerless Grace" personnel department confirmed, "Yes, Miss Hudson. We're eager for you to join us. The cast and crew convene next Friday for set photos. I'll forward the details to your email."After the call, I turned to Sarah, excitement in my voice. "I've been named the deputy director of 'Peerless Grace'.""Congratulations! You're the best." Sarah beamed. "Isn't today yo
The corridor outside the exclusive room was teeming with indulgent revelers. A DJ's rhythmic beats echoed from the stage, while off-stage, people engaged in drinking and games.Both Renee and Sarah navigated Venus Bar's layout effortlessly, swiftly locating the booth Steve had mentioned.“Damian? You're here too." When Renee saw who occupied the booth, she felt a pang of strangeness and asked, "Where’s Steve?"Every time Damian saw Renee, he wore a somber expression. Slumping onto the sofa, he lazily asked, "Isn't today your birthday, too? Does your family only celebrate Catherine’s birthday and not yours? Considering all the years you spent in the Hudson family, how can they treat you like this?"Her family not celebrating her birthday was a form of neglect?Renee didn't deem it excessive.Mindful of owing Wyatt and his mother a favor, Renee restrained herself from arguing with Damian. She remarked, "You're here for Catherine’s birthday,right?"“I'm not here for her birthday. Who doe
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