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

mother

returned to my study

to him which

is the first time you’re doing something for

“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.

fine.I’ll get on it right

came from the door and

“Come in.“I let out.

walked in,

ceramic bowl and

over how beautiful

an eyebrow at her in

was the first time

said.“As my way of

her placed the tray carefully on the corner of my

were flawless poised yet not stiff,dignified

couldn’t take my eyes

greeted by the rich

was a bowl of abalone and seafood

set the lid aside, folded my arms and reclined

she looked nervous now.

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

and sat up “So you’re thanking me with

understand it too but I wanted her to do something

Something good.

would she think that

lower lip and I blinked, trying to ignore how adorable she

noodles. But if you really want me to make

eyes. “You can

Why are

look like someone who could cool “I

growing up but Grace refused to let me be in

“Your nana?” probed curiously.

Hudsons.The

I nodded. “Q…Olay.”

RENEE

did he get so talkative with

said to me,sliding

I was taken aback

turned on the computer on his desk

1 frowned

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