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Chapter 137 Defend him so fiercely

Yet, beneath his anger, Andrew envied Marcelo.

What made Renee defend him so fiercely?

Compared to Renee, Catherine, though charming and seductive, Catherine proved to be of no help when it really mattered!

Back in the study, Paul watched Marcelo, who was idly playing with his phone.

It had been a long while since he’d looked at this grandson of his. Their interactions were often filled with conflict.

Yet, he couldn’t help but acknowledge Marcelo’s striking appearance and unmatched abilities among his peers, particularly when Marcelo was young.

If only Marcelo were more compliant, he’d be a better fit for the King legacy than Gary’s branch of the family.

“Marcelo, we’ve launched a new energy venture. I want you to lead it as CEO,“Paul offered, gesturing towards some documents. Marcelo replied coolly, “I’m not interested.”

“I get that you’re running KM Group and might not want another project, but this is different–it’s a family venture,“Paul explained, showing a rare patience with Marcelo, “You’ve made a success of Dove Island Bar. Ignore your uncle’s comments; what belongs to you is safe.”

Marcelo signaled to Renee that it was time to leave, addressing Paul, “We’re going now.”

Unless the conversation turned to Jessica’s situation, he saw no point in staying another minute.

Paul sighed deeply at Marcelo’s stubbornness. “Renee,please stay! I need to speak with you.”

Marcelo grasped Renee’s hand, drawing her close, his expression wary and indifferent as he faced Paul.

“Marcelo!She is my grand daughter–in–law! Is it too much to ask for a moment to speak with her?“Paul’s patience snapped, and he raised his voice.

His only strategies seemed to be shouting and using Jessica as leverage.

Paul’s eyes sought Renee’s, filled with the heavy expectation of an elder, hoping she would choose to stay on her own.

Renee responded, firmly

then turning pale before he had to sit down to

stay calm. It’s not worth

began to relax, his

had welcomed her into the family, thinking her modest background would avoid any clash with influential families and appreciating her reputed mildness and compliance. Yet,

just as stubborn as he is! That Lambert girl is more

interjected while pouring Paul some tea. “She’s due to come back in the country soon. Rumor has it she still holds feelings for

on this. “When she’s back, arrange for her to visit me. And send

the hint: Paul was looking

matters changed, yet the ties of

lo’s home.”

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himself to be

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a delivery from the King estate was

valuable health supplements: century–old ginseng, well–aged tangerine peel,

gifts in front of those who

Chapmans are aware Jessica is alive, correct?” Renee ventured. She noticed

confirmed with

the care facility? Or bringing her into the Chapman

seemed at a loss for words,

he inquired, “Renee, why do you think we

was the aunt

wielded by Paul as leverage over Marcelo.” Renee sighed.

visit the King’s house was overcome by the necessity to deal with Jessica’s

Marcelo, the stakes were as high as life and

in Jessica a

bitterly, harboring deep resentment. “But it’s a position my

you