Chapter 114 Her mother

In the study, Renee raised her concerns to Marcelo. “You’re pushing Ivan so hard with his studies. Aren’t you worried it might affect his work?”

If Ivan truly didn’t want to study, he could just endure these months.

Gazing towards the guesthouse, Marcelo replied, “If he doesn’t get into a top university, he’ll retake the entrance exam. Time is precious for professional e–sports players.”

His approach was strict.

Too strict, Renee thought.

“But isn’t it too much for him? Only six months left and he said his grades are unsatisfactory…”

Renee found it challenging to sympathize with him, she had always been an exceptional student during her school

days.

“He’s never studied seriously before. Now, he needs to de

Renee pitied Ivan. He was miserable.

to double his efforts. It’s only fair,“Marcelo replied indifferently.

Then, she remembered something. “I’m inviting Freddy out for dinner in two days. I won’t be home for dinner.”

Freddy was in the city for à month. Since Renee had promised to treat him, she wanted to get it done sooner.

Marcelo beckoned on her to come closer.

Leaving her laptop, Renee approached him, curious. “What is it? Need some help?”

As she neared, he grasped her wrist, guiding her into his arms.

She found herself seated on his lap, feeling the warmth of his skin and the definition of his muscles through the fabric.

Marcelo, with a light smile, teased, “Inviting an employee out to dinner?”

Renee then recalled Freddy jokingly calling her his boss.

“He…was just joking.”

“Or is he interested in you?“His expression grew

ense.

She felt a chill. She struggled to recall if she had invested in Freddy’s venture through her private account or under the Venus Private Foundation.

Using the foundation’s name linked her too closely with it.

She initially planned to use the foundation’s name, but did things change later?

In a rush for cross–border investment, did she write a personal check instead?

what she

I’m the major shareholder, involved only in dividends, not orations. Over time,

Renee’s shares or start his venture. Yet, he remained grateful for

Venus Bar and a top international fashion studio. Mrs. King, how

batting her eyelashes “These are minor

her cheek. “Flattery won’t work on me “Then

curious. I’m

was in knowing how capable his

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Grace was playing cards with

daughter knows Freddy? You’ve kept that quite a secret,” remarked one lady. Grace, surprised, replied, “Catherine knows Freddy? I had no idea She’s not

a hint of

a nuanced expression, “Not Catherine. I meant your adopted

can’t believe you haven’t heard such a big news. Oh, I forgot. You missed Freddy’s show.” The woman to Grace’s left filled her

Renee…to be acquainted with Freddy?” Grace was

had nearly forgotten about her

the same table exchanged

made by him is quite difficult as you have to wait in line. If Renee is still considered your

was quite an asset.Everyone aware of the situation

Grace’s behavior was harsh.

not feeling well. I can’t continue the card game today.” She

stayed any longer.

home, her mood stormy. Before her anger

what’s the matter?“Grace asked, softening her

questioned Grace, “Mom, did you know about Renee’s close relationship with

She never

Renee had not been forthcoming. Knowing someone like Freddy, a renowned designer, and keeping it from her family seemed

you and Dad raised Renee, I would have been the one receiving Freddy’s respect. But now, even when I try to

scheduled to appear on a

Freddy was hosting his first–ever show in the country at the same time. Catherine’s team thought it would be a great publicity move to have her wear one of Freddy’s exclusive

they requested a dress under the guise of being the fiancée of the King family’s grandson, Freddy’s team outright

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swiftly drawn back to

the Hudson family hadn’t adopted Rence, she wouldn’t have

up with the Hudson name, it should have been Catherine who knew Freddy. And Grace wouldn’t have to endure seeing

pondered, the more she sympathized with her

Renee is nothing.” Grace reassured Catherine, “Don’t worry, my dear. You want a dress from Freddy, right? I’ll

setting up a new branch office in

of the dinner, as a major shareholder, Renee paid a symbolic visit to Freddy’s studio

up his work, attempted to broach the subject of Renee’s marital life several times, but she deflected

conceded, “Okay, but Renee, I’ve heard about the rumors concerning Vivian and your husband. Don’t take it to heart. Very few men are

man too,“She gently reminded

I’m not married. But, isn’t your husband upset about you having dinner with

would he have to be upset about?” Renee responded, but she couldn’t help picturing Marcelo’s stormy expression when she mentioned having

was as if she

pretended to be serious. “The last time I saw your husband, he glared at me like I was some intruder. Looked like he wanted

help but laugh.

territorial nature. His possessiveness was just as much a part of his strong character

never seen a man as visibly jealous as

Jealous?

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