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“No, it wasn’t me!“Catherine blurted out in a knee–jerk reaction. But as she realized the undeniable truth in the surveillance footage, she quickly shifted her story. “I just lost my balance. It was an accident. I didn’t mean to hit the table!”

Renee was unaware of Catherine’s presence near the champagne tower since she was out of her line of sight. Now, she was convinced that Catherine had intended the incident

Marcelo, however, was uninterested in Catherine’s excuses.

“I’m giving you a chance to apologize,” he said sternly. He pointed to another champagne tower and instructed Catherine, “Go stand there and pull the table yourself.”

His demand wasn’t unreasonable. He wanted Catherine to understand the potential harm she had nearly caused

Renee.

“No, I can’t!“Catherine refused, shaking her head in terror and shielding her face.

She feared the glass could cut her, potentially scarring her face. She then tried to shift the blame to Renee. “You weren’t even hurt. You can’t do this to me!” she protested.

Renee’s response was firm and unyielding. “I haven’t done anything to you.”

Although she hadn’t been injured thanks to Marcelo, she felt no obligation to forgive Catherine’s recklessness.

“It was you, Vivian!“Catherine, in a sudden flash of realization, pointed accusingly at Vivian. “You told me to do it. It was all your idea!”

Vivian feigned innocence. “Miss Hudson, are you losing your mind? Have we ever had a conversation before?I just met you today.”

“That’s right!” a guest interjected in support of Vivian. “Miss Hudson, you two hardly know each other. Why would you follow her instructions?”

Another chimed in, “Accusing someone like this is like a mad dog lashing out. It just doesn’t add up!”

The crowd nodded in agreement. The ongoing feud between Catherine and Renee was well known among their social circle, but Vivian and Renee’s strained relationship, though influenced by Marcelo, had never escalated to public disputes. It looked like Catherine was trying to pull someone down with her in desperation.

Renee’s expression grew stern, her lips pressed together. She had been focused on Marcelo, but Vivian’s interjection brought back memories of their earlier conversation and the mention of a “marriage alliance.”

The room was abuzz with condemnation.

Marcelo’s imposing presence made the air feel heavy, pressing down on Catherine with the expectation of a convincing explanation.

Desperate, Catherine turned to the members of the King family. “Drew, please help me. Gary, Felicia, please…” she pleaded, seeking their support in her moment of crisis.

She cleverly placed a hand on her belly, a strategic move. In the past, Gary and Felicia might not have been concerned with her fate, but now, the stakes were different

What Catherine carried was their future grandchild.

“Marcelo, today is a day for celebration, my father’s birthday. Let’s not have any unpleasantness, “Gary said, attempting to calm the situation. “Let’s settle this matter low–key.”

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Paul, now advanced in years and still in shock that Marcelo could walk, was resting in another room, away from the commotion of the banquet hall.

“That’s right!“Felicia nodded in agreement, a forced smile on her face. She displayed an unusual level of courtesy towards Marcelo. She then urged Catherine, “Apologize to your sister immediately.”

She stressed the word “sister” to remind everyone of the family connection between Catherine and Renee, implying that Renee had some obligation towards Catherine.

Under Marcelo’s stern gaze, Catherine had little choice but to comply. “I’m sorry, Renee. I acted without thinking. I’m sure you won’t hold it against me, for Nana’s sake.” She didn’t miss the opportunity to invoke Naomi’s influence.

Turning to Marcelo, she added, “Mr. King, Renee and I are from the same family.If something were to happen to me, it would reflect poorly on Renee too.”

Marcelo was visibly irked by her words. He wanted to react strongly but restrained himself, considering Renee’s respect for Naomi. His silence spoke volumes. He was leaving the decision in Renee’s hands.

couldn’t help but

of demeanor, her smile vanished, revealing a rare display of defiance on her otherwise delicate and charming face. “Kneel and apologize, and I’ll let it go,” she said

stunned into

was palpable. No one could believe this

in front of you?“Catherine’s voice trembled with

you can choose the option

observed the unfolding drama, not finding Renee’s stance arrogant or disrespectful. Instead, he felt an unexpected

now!“Felicia hissed at Catherine, pressing on her shoulder. They all knew Marcelo

were proof enough that he might force Catherine to face the consequences under the champagne tower. Kneeling

immense pressure, her knees gave way, and

but also from a deep–seated hatred. Through her tears,

when she caught sight of Marcelo’s bloodied

wrapped her in

in her throat

must have

at her.“It’s okay,

was just

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right now.“She quickly held

everyone resumed their astonishment as to

of them as they left the

some had started to

party ended

ward,her mind in disarray

was tending to Marcelo’s

recently and that is why you can walk if you had just sat back down on the

woman in such a situation and do nothing.But now that your secret is out in the open,

not want to think

have to admit, I never thought I would see this day, the day where you’d show how much you love this woman. You really do love

Marcelo gulped.

he had deep feelings for Renee all along.But finally acknowledging it to be

finally admitted to himself that he was deeply

his life for her without batting

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of Marcelo on his feet were everywhere with

said he could stand up and walk because he saw

argued that there was no way

know why

her cellphone and sighed,

and she

to be admitted. I’ve written down some medications for him.Luke will get them at the pharmacy downstairs.He just

but both men could see the worry

a few cuts here and there, Renee, it’ll heal before you

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held her hands.“I told you, it doesn’t hurt

but tears threatened so

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glanced at her and held her hand but

got back to the house and to their bedroom, Renee

to shower.“With that,

the shower,without even taking off her clothes,she

know exactly why she

it because Marcelo’s

because his back

it because the whole country

might come after him more dangerously

because of what Vivian