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    The next morning, Renee intended to dispose of the tie meant for Wyatt. It was still a mystery how it found its way


    to Marcelo.


    Yet, despite her search<b>, </b>it was nowhere to be found.


    Did he really want to keep binding her by that?


    Luke proved hispetence. After lunch, Renee received news that KM Group’s topwyer was ready to assist her.


    Thewyer, having discussed the specifics with Renee, promptly dispatched a legal notice to Alyssa.


    “Miss Hudson<b>, </b>we require your bank details for thepensation transfer from Miss Alyssa,” thewyer requested.


    “There’s no need forpensation. I’d prefer you donate it to the University’s School of Life Sciences and Technology,” Renee replied.


    “Miss Hudson, there’s another matter,” said the director of the design department. “The makeup team for ‘ Timeless love‘ seeks stylists. You expressed interest in drama and film segments. You might consider trying your hand at being a stylist for this TV series.”


    “Timeless love?“The title was unfamiliar to Renee.


    The director handed her a document. “It’s a historical idol drama in need of a stylist. Here’s the storyline and character sketches. Check it out. If you are interested, you can participate in the selection process the day after tomorrow.”


    “Okay, thank you, “Renee said, epting the document.


    Exploring TV series makeup had always been a goal for Renee.


    The director then inquired, with a hint of concern, “Miss Hudson, are you ill? Your voice sounds different.”


    There was a moment of silence. Renee’s smile stiffened momentarily. “Just a minor throat issue, no impact on my work.”


    “There’s nothing more for today. Miss Hudson, would you like to visit the thirty–eighth floor?” asked the director, aware of Renee’s close ties with Marcelo.


    Renee inquired directly, “Does he need me from anything?”


    “No, he doesn’t.”


    “Then I shall pass. I have a dinner engagement. I’ll be off now.”


    Renee wouldn’t seek out Marcelo without a purpose.


    On the thirty–eight floor


    “Mr. King, today Mrs. King’s voice seemed unusual, “Luke informed Marcelo. “She may have a cold since she seems to be experiencing sore throat.”


    Marcelo’s brow creased at the mention of a cold, but at the mention of a sore throat, realization dawned, and a subtle smile touched his eyes.


    Renee hadn’t caught a cold. It was a consequence of her vocal cries during their lovemaking. “Hmm.” His


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    response was brief yet telling.


    Luke was puzzled by Marcelo’s delight to Renee’s difort, but he refrained from questioning it. Marcelo, setting aside his pen cap, asked, “Where is she now?”


    “She left for a dinner engagement,” Luke replied.


    Marcelo expression turned grim instantly.


    A dinner engagement?


    Why did she have so many appointments every day?


    Meanwhile, Renee received a call from Alyssa not long after leaving KM Group.


    “Renee, have you gone broke and lost your mind? Is a mere few hundred thousand dors worth such a fuss?” Alyssa’s voice was a mix of anger and incredulity, struggling to retain herposure.


    Renee drove the Koenigsegg Marcelo gave her to work today. The car unlocked itself as soon as she approached it with the key.


    “A few hundred thousand is still significant. And as Mrs. King, I’m hardly poor,“Renee retorted, her wordsced with disdain for Alyssa.


    “You…How shameful, Renee, “Alyssa seethed.


    “Send me your bank details. I’ll transfer a million. Just leave me alone.”


    “I’ll have mywyer handle it, “Renee responded, wary of any direct financial dealings with Alyssa. She wouldn’t give Alyssa her bank ount directly.


    What if Alyssa ndered her for fraud or ckmail instead?


    “Don’t get toofortable, Renee. Your status as Mrs. King won’tst.Once Vivian Brosnan returns, it’ll be over for you.”


    Vivian Brosnan?


    The name rang a bell for Renee, but before she could ce <b>it</b>, she got distracted.


    “Miss Miguel, please ry this to thewyer. I have no interest in further discussion with someone infatuated with my husband, “Renee concluded the call and then addressed Andrew, who was blocking her path. “Andrew, you’re obstructing my car.”


    Standing in front of the Koenigsegg, Andrew stood transfixed, his gaze locked on the supercar he had once aspired to own but failed to acquire.


    “Is that photo real? This is your car? How did you get it?” The realization that the car before him was the very one he coveted left him incredulous.


    “It was a gift to me from your cousin, “Renee casually revealed, her hand resting on the car door, a hint of satisfaction in her voice at Andrew’s stunned expression.


    “What did you just say?”


    “But this car is different from the one you missed out on at the auction, “Renee said with a smile. “The sports car you’ve been dreaming about has been in Marcelo’s garage all this time.”


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    The news shocked and angered Andrew more than the fact that he’d been deliberately outbid by Marcelo at the auction.


    “How can this be? There are only three of these cars in the world. It’s impossible…” Andrew mumbled in disbelief. A sudden thought struck him, and he abruptly turned his gaze towards the KM Group building.


    Observing his reaction, Renee frowned. “Why are you here?”


    Andrew, who had been standing at the entrance of KM Group, seemed to recall something urgently, quickly retreated to his car, and drove off.


    Renee, who had no ns for the afternoon, was intending to visit Venus Bar to review the turnover and data from theb.


    As soon as the car stopped at the Venue Bar, Renee blinked in a pause.


    Andrew’s abrupt departure and hisst nce towards the KM Group reyed in her mind.


    Why did he leave so suddenly?


    What was he nning to do?


    Thest thing he saw was the KM Group building.


    Did he suspect something?


    With these thoughts swirling in her head, Renee restarted the engine and swiftly returned to the KM Group.


    Upon entering the KM Group’s lobby, Renee sensed a change in the atmosphere.


    The receptionist whispered, indicating the arrival of someone important.


    Renee caught snippets of the conversation.


    “I’m not sure why the people from King Group are here.”


    “Who did you say was here?“Renee inquired, her body reacting faster than her thoughts. Before she knew it, she was standing before the receptionist.


    The receptionist was almost frightened. “The people from King Group… It appears to be the eldest son of the King family, supporting an older gentleman.”


    “Who are they looking for?” Renee pressed.


    “They’re looking for our president. They’ve already gone upstairs. Hey, ma’am,” the receptionist responded, still recovering from her surprise.


    Renee ran all the way back, stepped into the elevator, and ascended to thirty–eighth floor.


    As soon as the elevator doors slid open, a furious voice erupted from outside.


    “Marcelo, you are really something, huh! To think that you’ve ascended to the presidency of the KM Group. I, your grandfather, am astounded that you kept this monumental secret from me for so long. Had Gary not enlightened me, I would’ve remained oblivious to your actions against your own family’s interests. All these years of raising you amounted to nothing.”


    “Marcelo, the me lies with you. Your secrecy is unfathomable. Are you seriously plotting against our family? KM Group had been at war with our family business all along and it was you?!You were the one taking business deals away from our family business?!”