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Renee was too occupied by thoughts about Vivian and Marcelo and she became so disoriented.

“Be careful, Miss Hudson.”

“Ah!”

Renee stumbled but was steadied by a swift hand.

“Can’t you watch where you’re going?” The man’s voice carried a hint of irritation.

“Damian?” Recognizing him, Renee regained her composure. “Thank you. What brings you here?”

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“I composed the music for today’s ceremony, so naturally, they invited me,” He explained, slipping his hand back into his pocket. “I know you’re not fond of me. It wasn’t my intention to cross paths with you.”

Renee, feeling misunderstood, replied, “I don’t hold any dislike for you. Weren’t you always the one who had issues with me?”

“What? I didn’t..I don’t!“Damian stuttered.

Renee began to list past grievances. “In kindergarten, you pulled my hair. In elementary, you stole my eraser. In middle school, you teased me for being a nerd. In high school, you’d turn away whenever you saw me, it was either that or you made fun of me and bullied me countlessly.”

Her expression seemed to ask, “Need I say more?”

Embarrassed, Damian avoided her gaze.

He wondered why these actions now seemed so foolish.

After a pause, he ventured, “If you don’t hate me, then why don’t you wear the hairpin I gave you? Don’t you like it? If not, feel free to discard it.”

“The hairpin’s at home. It’s not that I don’t want it,” Renee explained patiently.

“Oh.”

The awkwardness was palpable, and though Renee wanted to laugh, the name she’d overheard weighed on her mind, dampening her mood.

“Damian, may I ask you something?” Without waiting for his response, she continued, “Do you know Vivian Lambert?”

“Vivian Lambert? How do you know her? She’s a jewelry designer who’s been abroad for years. There’s been no talk of her here.“Damian moved them aside to avoid obstructing others.

“She…does she know Marcelo?“Renee’s heart raced with the question.

“The Lamberts and Marcelo’s mother’s families are old friends. Vivian and Marcelo grew up together “Damian shared. Then,changing the subject, he asked, “Will you be returning with me later?”

Renee shook her head. “I’ve already booked my flight.”

handle his company on the journey home, preferring solitude. “Renee, are you still with Marcelo?“Damian broached the question he had been holding

smile. “Thank you for the information. I’ll definitely be at

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irony wasn’t lost

to be bombarded with rumors

were a whirlwind;

push away thoughts of Marcelo’s alleged affair

tried to reason that jealousy was pointless, especially since she had always

wife to satisfy

Vivian’s exhibition,

Marcelo’s house, Renee found the names Marcelo and Vivian incessantly haunting her thoughts. Her

suspicion that the phone call she made before her

her reverie was interrupted by Marcelo’s incoming

she answered, her voice low and

matter?” Marcelo’s voice

a pillow. She could imagine the distress evident

upset?” His intuition picked

released the pent–up frustration in her heart, bringing her to the

she responded, feigning nonchalance. “What

the airport by three in the afternoon. Come pick

the call and

the call, Marcelo beckoned Luke. “Check

asked, “Regarding what

“She’s clearly not herself.”

the concern Marcelo showed

Marcelo was always paying too much attention on

allen in love?

as a dancer for a crew. Catherine had someone upload a video of Mrs.

Renee would be upset over such a trivial matter, but

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contain her curiosity, began searching online for information about

domestic network yielded no

international sites,

known for her talent and beauty, and celebrated as

photos of Vivian, the public displays of

with the KM Group’s CEO,

Renee even more

spotted Marcelo emerging from the crowd

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