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.

smiling and I

marriage idea of my mother

to my study and face jason

a small request to him which made the

first time you’re doing something for a woman Do

“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.

fine.I’ll get on

knock came from the door and I was a

“Come in.“I let out.

in, carrying

and she

how beautiful her smile

an eyebrow at her in silent

This was the first time Rener had approached me on her

you a midnight snack “Renee said.“As my way of thanking

I watched her placed the tray carefully on the corner of my

flawless poised yet

couldn’t take my eyes

greeted by the rich smell

of abalone and

lid aside, folded my arms and reclined in my chair as

she looked nervous now.

it?Chad told me that you love to have these at

by our chrl.“1 pointed out and sat up “So you’re thanking me with something that’s already

too but I wanted her to do

Something good.

why the heck would she think that I was so

lower lip and I blinked,

want me to make something for you, could make those How do you like your

my eyes. “You

Why are you

like someone who could cool “I

growing up but

“Your nana?” probed curiously.

at the Hudsons.The closest thing

I nodded. “Q…Olay.”

RENEE

he get so

to me,sliding a document across

I was taken aback

he turned on the computer on his desk and started

1 frowned

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