Chapter 196 False and misleading

The manager’s words seemed incomprehensible to Marcelo.

He was the big shot, and Renee was indeed his intended contact, that much was accurate.

But sexual harassment?

“I’m married,” he clarified. There was no question of harassment

The manager was more furious upon hearing this.

He hissed, “Married and still lusting after the Bellbanks University’s prized gem? Get out! You scoundrel!”

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Marcelo sensed that the manager was a bit unhinged.

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Given the manager’s apparent familiarity with and protective stance toward Renee, he summoned his rarely exercised patience.

“Renee is my wife!” he declared, looking stern.

“Young man, are you delusional? Miss Hudson, a young woman in her early twenties, married? Leave immediately, or I’ll call security!”

Marcelo, clenching his teeth, had never felt so at a loss for words.

Out of respect for Renee’s alma mater, he refrained from barging in. Instead, he dialed her number, attempting to establish that he wasn’t acting out of fantasy.

After all, he was really her husband.

“Apologies, but the number you’ve called is currently unavailable.

The manager casually savored his tea, appearing poised as if anticipating Marcelo’s subsequent actions.

The unspoken message behind the declined call was unmistakable.

Renee had no intention of engaging in communication with him.

Moreover, the manager’s accusation of harassment appeared to be Renee’s deceptive maneuver. “Young man, if Miss Hudson isn’t fond of you and declines to meet, it’s best to let go,” the manager offered.

Marcelo experienced a sudden pang in his chest, not knowing what to do next.

He left the milk tea on

but can you give this

package, the manager retorted, “I’m

accused of harassment for deceiving a student. Observing Marcelo exiting the dorm, Luke swiftly made his way toward him. “Sir, Wyatt mentioned

Lambert.”

him to wait for

remain in close proximity to

Jessica and Vivian

the milk tea he held, Marcelo strolled into a nearby convenience

waiting outside, observed as Marcelo handed the milk tea to the cashier, uttering words

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196 False and

Marcelo emerged empty–handed.

to

line for twenty minutes to purchase milk tea and then simply handed

a glance at

interpreted a message of “are you stupid?” in Marcelo’s

lights illuminated

into the car. He

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it ceased ringing and registered as a missed call. Within seconds,

series of knocks echoed on the

door, but as she peered through the peephole and realized it wasn’t Marcelo, she felt

door

“Sir.”

man looking for you. He’s quite handsome and dressed like a big shot. I’m not sure if it’s the man you mentioned, but I didn’t allow him to come up.

was him, thank you, sir.” Renee had spotted Luke beside the Maybach from

shows up again, I’ll

Sarah was in the shower, Renee sat on the sofa, deep in contemplation. She grabbed her phone and

r app.

about Marcelo and Vivian

were fresh

participated in a live–streamed fashion interview where she was questioned about her

are personal, and I’d rather keep them private. I hope everyone can understand, and I

fueled the excitement of the

of gossip from the internet wasn’t

and

King, ardently defends his childhood sweetheart. Truly

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