Chapter 61 Fully aware

True merit shines through one’s work.

Renee’s recent styling of Ivan and Brandon catapulted her to overnight fame in fashion circles. Soon, top studios sought her for their male clients. Renee, however, declined, citing her ongoing collaboration with KM Group. She knew focusing solely on male styling could pigeonhole her career.

On the first sunny weekend post–winter, Renee relaxed in a rocking chair by the French window, soaking in the warmth.

“Mrs. King, the Miguels are here for Mr. King, “Chad informed her.

Renee, nearly dozing off, mumbled, “Inform Marcelo about it.”

“Mr. King’s in a meeting, “Chad replied.

Realizing Chad’s implication, Renee sat up. She was being asked to host the Miguels.

“Let them in.” She sighed. Hosting wasn’t her preference, but staying at Marcelo’s house meant lending a hand occasionally.

Renee had the staff ready tea and snacks. Soon, she heard Chad ushering the guests.

“Mr. Miguel, Miss Miguel, please, this way. Mr. King is occupied, so…”

Alyssa cut him off with a shocked outburst. “Renee? What are you doing here?”

Alyssa’s latest appearance at fashion week left her the target of mockery. Critics questioned her role as the face of STAR Jewelry Thankfully, KM Group, who provided the stylist, didn’t hold Alyssa accountable for the brand’s tarnished image.

Yet, Alyssa laid the blame squarely on Renee.

Had Renee not been involved, she wouldn’t have changed stylists, leading to her being overshadowed by Ivan.

Renee was the root of all issues, Alyssa believed.

“Mr. Miguel, Miss Miguel, please take a seat.” Renee had assumed Chad meant the elder Miguels when mentioning the family. Had she known Alyssa would be there, she would’ve retreated to her room.

Renee’s nonchalant hosting irked Alyssa further. “Renee, how can you face me after what you’ve caused? I’ve been the laughingstock because of you.”

Renee regarded Alyssa with disbelief.

What

was Alyssa ranting about?

“Miss Hudson, are you here for Mr. King

“Miguel inquired with a grin.

as she declared, “I live

aimed to infuriate

of woman lives with

she had no obligation

paused, then chuckled.

“You’re the one who wants to be in my shoes. You want to marry into wealth by all means since

enough?“Renee

a deep voice interrupted from

stern demeanor and top buttoned shirt exuded

an implicit endorsement in his

Magnus and Alyssa were taken aback, realizing

at all.” Renee excused herself upstairs, leaving

wanted to speak ill of Renee now that she had

be quiet,” Magnus interjected

numerous affairs, Magnus recognized Marcelo’s special regard for

my daughter’s lack of restraint.” Magnus hadn’t corrected Alyssa’s tirade earlier. He had just watched

at Magnus coolly. “Your apology should be

owed

over fifty, how could he lower himself to apologize to someone he viewed

imposing presence

apologize, Miss Hudson.

standing midway up the stairs, cut him off. She turned deliberately to Alyssa and remarked, “By the way, Miss Miguel, the chocolate you brought was delightful

you!” Alyssa sputtered, her

feel

corner of her eye, she noticed a quick smile flicker across Marcelo’s face, which promptly vanished as he turned

Magnus.

a surge of unease and

Hudson…”

wife is quite mischievous,” Marcelo interjected smoothly.

were a deft deflection, yet

unmistakable weight.

final step

and Magnus seemed

declared

embraced their

in

breeze brushed past her and her

as her husband yet hesitated to fully commit, craving

a family and never had real love

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