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Chapter 36 Never cease to amaze him

Chapter 36 Never cease to amaze him

*RENEE*

His response cut me off.

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I watched as he sat stoically on the opposite side of the car, his face an impassive mask, seemingly unaffected by his mother’s distressing episode at the sanatorium.

My curiosity was usually contained, but Jessica was an exception.

In my middle school days, fraught with confusion and helplessness, watching Jessica on TV,learning about her success story,she had come from nothing and made a name for herself, that had encouraged me to pursue my dreams.

Sitting up straight, I asserted, “Mr. King, as your lawful wife, I have a right to understand the situation with my mother–in–law.”

Marcelo turned towards me, noting my serious tone. He rolled down the window, letting in a gust of wind.

“Renee, remember, curiosity kills the cat.”

“Fine,” I muttered, my voice low. “But remember, your mother told you not to pick on me. I might just tell her about this next time.”

“Go ahead,” he said suddenly.

“What?“I was taken aback, not following his train of thought.

Marcelo, maintaining his aloof demeanor, acted as though he hadn’t spoken.

Ignoring his sullen expression, I pressed on with my question. “She looked fine at the family meeting the other day.I thought she stays at the family house.”

Now I could understand why Jessica was quiet no matter how heated the argument got.

“I had only managed to get her out of that house few days ago.She’s safer in the sanatorium. And like I told you before.She’s not fine.She’s unstable.“Marcelo replied, resting his chin on his hand and looking at me with a relaxed gaze.

“Why don’t you bring your mother home with us? We could take care of her.“I probed, my voice soft yet firm. It was clear that Marcelo, though distant, held a certain respect for Jessica.

Surely, for Jessica living with her son would be preferable to being confined in a sanatorium.

Suddenly, Marcelo reached out, his hand grasping my chin, examining me as if he was suddenly interested in me.

I met his gaze with a mixture of surprise and calm, waiting for what he would do next.

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*MARCELO*

Renee’s eyes, though clear and bright, bore no trace of the same innocence that my mother’s eyes held even during her lucid episodes.

I was taken aback by Renee’s unwavering integrity and unique nature. How had the Hudson family raised such an intriguing individual?

My mother, in her lucid moments, had often told me about Renee’s intelligence, resilience, and kindness. She

some

intelligence, I couldn’t fathom Renee’s capacity for gentleness after all

everyone would become as calculating

Care to venture a guess?” My

me.” Renee deflected

faded into the background as I

want to talk

were all too painful

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wanted to know more about Jessica’s condition but he won’t talk about

with Jessica had been

stylist was approaching.I was among the five

to showcase their stylistic abilities.My partner was a modest girl with

vibrant suspenders to accentuate the girl’s physique. A slicked–back hairstyle and earth–toned makeup added a cool, edgy look. Despite the girl’s average height, her presence

stylist, I knew, must highlight the model’s uniqueness and capture the audience’s attention in

at the same time. Should I reschedule the meeting?” Marcelo shot Luke a look that silently questioned, “Do I really need to attend her interview? How is it possible that her interview is

the priority, promptly responded, “I’ll inform the merger and acquisition team

judges scoring five candidates. After discarding the highest and lowest scores, the averages

appeared at the top of

in her

commentary on each entry, culminating in the

celebration

through the room,

cease to

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apologized profusely, “I’m terribly sorry. Miss Hudson

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furrowed as Catherine made her unexpected

confirming Renee’s top placement, fixed her with a

addressed the

STAR. I’ll even reduce my f*e by three million dollars, on one condition…” Her gaze shifted pointedly to

at a reduced f*e clearly intrigued him, and the idea

whispered briefly to the styling director before a revised announcement

consideration, we announce Alicia Miguel as the selected stylist,” the director stated, offering Renee an apologetic glance. “Thank you to the other four stylists for participating

who initially ranked second, was ecstatic at her unexpected

contrast, was stunned. The abrupt change, particularly after Catherine’s entrance, felt both shocking and

lengths to obstruct her

the punishment you deserve, “Catherine said, masking her triumph

eagerness was palpable as he directed

the styling director who conveyed her regrets. “Catherine is the Hudson family heiress,

Renee acknowledged quietly, her disappointment evident. “Thank you. I will be cautious and make sure not to implicate you

for the elevator,

the elevator arriving coincided with a woman’s voice calling from behind. The newcomer, donning a stylish black dress and high–heeled boots, her hair fashionably short,

brimming with triumph. “It’s been a while, Renee! Sorry to learn that you’re not the real heiress of the Hudson

it feel good to win through connections?“Renee retorted

been overshadowed by Renee’s success. Since Renee’s arrival at school, Alicia days of being the top student

mixed emotions. “What if I used connections? You benefitted from the Hudson name too. Who’s to say your achievements weren’t orchestrated by your family, especially

word “true” to

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never use

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considered confronting Marcelo, but decided against it. She

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