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“What’s the matter?” Marcelo sensed something unusual about her behavior today.

“On the 13th of last month, I called you,“Renee explained, pointing to his phone, “But there’s no record of it. I called right before receiving my award. A woman answered your phone.”

Marcelo frowned.

He hadn’t known that a woman had answered Renee’s call until now.

Thanks to his sharp memory, he remembered being in a phone–restricted meeting that day, preventing him from having his phone by his side. It had been with Anna,his secretary.

“Did Anna answer it?” he asked.

“No, it wasn’t her…“Renee hesitated, the name “Vivian” on her mind, but she stopped herself and said, “The voice didn’t sound like Anna.”

There was a hesitation within her to bring up that name, as if she was subconsciously avoiding it. It was an instinct, perhaps to avoid confrontation or for self–protection.

Not his secretary?

Marcelo looked puzzled. “I’ll look into it.”

Renee nodded, certain about one thing. Marcelo was unaware that Vivian had answered her call. Someone had erased the call log, leaving him clueless about her attempt to reach him.

She wanted to confront Vivian, but the woman hadn’t stepped out of line that much. Vivian hadn’t said anything offensive. Yet, the way Vivian behaved and her actions were just enough for Renee to misunderstand her relationship with Marcelo.

*

University seniors usually had lighter class schedules. Renee decided to meet Howard at the campus bubble tea store that afternoon.

“I remember you were quite fond of the signature bubble tea here during your time at university,” Howard said, having arrived early and already ordered Renee’s drink.

Renee expressed her gratitude.

Without delay, Howard presented the lecture plan to her.

As she perused it, he pointed out the important details.

Meanwhile, Renee overheard a group of students nearby.

“Did you hear? At the university’s anniversary two days ago, there were rumors about a top student being a whore.She jumps from one man to another.”

“What? That’s shocking! Who is it?”

“I think her last name is Hudson. She’s attractive and comes from a prominent family. But I never expected such behavior from

her.”

“Renee Hudson? I’ve seen her. She exploits her beauty to flirt with multiple men!”

Howard paused his explanation.

The air grew tense. As Howard’s voice faded, the nearby chatter seemed louder.

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However, Renee just chuckled and asked, “Are you still sure about organizing the lecture with me involved?”

“Renee, they’re just spreading rumors. I’ll set them straight!” Howard was visibly upset.

As he started to stand,she gently grasped his wrist.

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“Leave it be. If you confront them now, it’ll just blow things out.“Renee quickly calmed Howard down, worried that her troubles might negatively impact him.

his wrist. Her warm touch sent

he had stopped, Renee released his hand, a chuckle escaping her. “Howard, my professor told me the current student union leader at our school is known for being level–headed.

shouldn’t be talking about you like that.” Howard

usually composed, but this situation crossed a

meant a lot to him. No one could

went from being a respected daughter of the Hudson family to being labeled as having an unknown parental lineage.

back, but the wealthy socialites had once

“Let’s get

get rid all rumors before Renee’s lecture at the

was he so determined

raised an

take this call,” she apologized, noticing

handle in school? You don’t need to pick

insisting on

offered, “Renee,if getting home is a hassle, I can give you

here.”

pick me up.“She declined

Marcelo had gifted her a limited–edition sports car. Her previous purchases were all high–end sports cars, each costing millions. These seemed out of place

later, Howard

tea shop, a Bentley MPV was

farewell, then slipped into

caught a glimpse of the passenger

he exuded

eagle in this guy’s

intimidating. Howard sensed he was just an inexpe and his powerful rival gave him nothing but a warning look and disrespect as

as Renee entered the car, the man held her chin and gave her a brief kiss on

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was proclaiming himself as her

That man was…Marcelo King!

involved in the city’s upper–class activities, but they sure knew what was going on in those circles, In the beginning, Howard heard that Marcelo went from being the

in Marcelo reached its peak due to

end of their university’s anniversary celebration the other day, Marcelo took Renee away. Today,

that the Herod family had suddenly lost several contracts, leading to the bank discontinuing their funding. As a result, the Herod family was now swaying on the brink of bankruptcy

an incident involving

What a strange coincidence!

that Renee was Marcelo’s woman. Howard hadn’t believed

had no choice

kiss left Renee

a strange glance, fastened her seat belt in place,

happened to be in the area.” He shifted his gaze from Howard to

quite ordinary in a white shirt and jeans, but little did anyone know, his shirt was a designer piece, and even his

even styled his hair

unaware might easily guess he came

understood each

matured,

Marcelo’s reply. Why did he keep claiming that he just so happened to be in the same place as her

she was about to speak,

where are you?“Sarah’s voice was laced

what happened

out shopping today and got attacked. Marvin tried to save me, but he rolled

in Sarah’s

that he was moving on his own,

Where are you

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her location near a

on my way. Stay there.” Once she ended the call, Renee

mystery. Neither she nor Sarali could locate

professional rescue team, but that would attract too much attention. If that had been a viable option, Sarah would have

can I trust

with

you

ahead if it doesn’t involve you.” Marcelo had exceptional senses, surpassing those of an average person. He

Three hours later…

the entire mountain, while a helicopter hovered above. The gusts from its blades