Chapter 18

“RENET”

‘Aren’t you usually more assertive?“Marcelo suddenly snorted,contemptuously.

His words left me perplexed.

“You seerned quite pitiful at the banquet when you were bring slandered by you own family?“He reached out and gently held my chin as he spoke

I gulped and struggled to break free from his touch but eventually, I just allowed him study me,

Memories of Rocco and Grace’s actions brought a cold sensation to my heart, as if a void had opened, ushering in a chilling wind.

Though it wasn’t a major issue it was still unpleasant.

“I wasn’t being assertive or pitiful just didn’t want to malo any more

tre scene. I’m quite known for my gentleness and decorum in our social circle. I would never let them get the best of me.“****

He withdrew his hand and ordered. “Get in the car.”

I was pretty

used to his unpredictable nature, so I didn’t question his request.I rubbed my chin and got into the car.

*MARCELO

I glanced at Renee who was sitting beside me.

I was suddenly curious about her.

Very curious

1 wanted to know how her life had been.

With what the Hudsons displayed in public, it was evident that they had always treated Renee badly.

I wanted to know how bad.

But most importantly, I felt proud of her

Proud of how she carries herself.

And when she played the banjo!

Tuck

She had been glowing.

myself smiling and I

my mother might not be

returned to my study and face jason a

small request to

this is the first time you’re doing something for a woman Do you perhaps have

“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.

get on

the door and I was a

“Come in.“I let out.

walked in,

bowl and she had a smile on her

how beautiful her smile

at her in

distance. This was the first time Rener had approached me on

you a midnight snack “Renee said.“As my

the tray carefully on the corner of

manners were flawless poised yet not stiff,dignified

my eyes off her.She

the ball was greeted by

was a bowl of abalone and seafood

the lid aside, folded my arms and reclined in

she looked nervous now.

me that you love to have

pointed out and sat up “So you’re thanking me with something

too but I wanted her to do something

Something good.

she think that I was so

I blinked, trying to ignore how adorable she

make something for you, could make those How do you like

“You can only cook

are

who

but

“Your nana?” probed curiously.

was the housekeeper at the Hudsons.The closest thing I

I nodded. “Q…Olay.”

RENEE

he get

this “He said to me,sliding a

I was taken aback

watched as he turned on the computer on his desk

1 frowned

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