Chapter 84 Warm and safe


    The current situation annoyed Catherine to no end.


    Why did there have to be such a fireworks disy on Renee’s birthday? It had be the favorite discussion topic among the people in the circle, and everyone’s admiration for Renee grew.


    It had only been a few days since Catherine had her own birthday party, but no one talked about it anymore.


    Renee’s birthday hadpletely overshadowed hers.


    “Renee! Stop! I have something to tell you!“Catherine shouted angrily at Renee who was about to leave.


    She rushed over to stop Renee and said coldly, “You must ask the owner of Venus Bar to apologize to me! That bastard even went so far as to block me on Twitter!”


    Andrew had sent one of his men to find Harry from Venue Bar and offer Harry money so that he would make a semnce of a public apology to Catherine. However, Harry had directly refused, saying that his boss would not entertain such an idea. s, no one knew who the owner of Venue Bar was. So Catherine had no choice but to go to Renee.


    “I’m sorry but you should settle this with the owner of Venus Bar. It’s got nothing to do with me,” Renee replied, shrugging.


    She was just an illegitimate child who didn’t even know who her biological parents were. How could she have ties to the boss of Venus Bar?


    “Then let Sarah talk to him! Considering how the owner of Venus Bar obeyed Sarah, they must undoubtedly be having an affair,“Catherine said crossly.


    “Well, if you want to be allowed into Venus Bar again, you could start by kneeling down in front of Sarah to apologize to her. I think once you do that, the owner of Venus Bar might consider your request.” After saying that, Renee pushed Catherine aside and walked away.


    Renee thought cklisting Catherine was too light a punishment after she insulted Sarah. →


    “Wait and see, Renee!“Catherine muttered with gritted teeth as she stared at Renee’s back.


    Later that day, at the filming site.


    “Cut! Make up Catherine again!” the director ordered.


    Looking at the director, Catherine asked softly, “Sir, can I ask for Renee to do my makeup? I heard she’s a new addition to the team. I would like to give her enough chances to practice.”


    Knowing that Catherine had the support of the Hudson family and that her boyfriend was the favorite grandson of the King family, the director was willing to listen to her.


    After all, this wasn’t something to procrastinate on. So he asked someone to call Renee.


    The filming location was outside and it was quite cold today. Renee hadn’t thought abou. aring heavy clothes since she always stayed indoors.


    Now she was suddenly called outside! With her arms wrapped around her body, she shivered from the cold.


    “Renee, help Catherine with her makeup,” the director ordered.


    In the film, Catherine yed a charming but pitiful princess, unable to win the heart of the man she loved. In the scene they were filming today, Catherine wore a grand, intricate costume and her makeup was exquisite.


    “Rence, hurry up! Don’t waste the crew’s time!“Catherine urged Renee with a fake smile.


    Renee was the assistant director of the costume and makeup team. So it wasn’t her ce to do this kind of work. However, when the director asked her to do Catherine’s makeup, she didn’t object.


    Catherine startedining about many things at once. Sheined that her hairpin was about to fall off, then she said that her false eyshes irritated her eyes. She evenined about her dress, saying that it had not been put on properly…


    Renee, who was wearing light clothes, had to wait aside in the freezing cold for Catherine to finally decide to let her do her makeup.


    Catherine, for her part, didn’t have to worry about the cold. Under her clothes, she waspletely covered in heating patches. Besides, her assistant put a down jacket on her and handed her the hot water bottle.


    Three hourster, the director’s voice sounded again. “Cut! Catherine’s shooting is over today.”


    Looking at Renee who was shivering, Susanna asked gently, “Renee, are you okay? Your hands are shaking!” As she spoke, Susanna gave Renee a cup of hot water.


    “It’s okay. I’ll be fine,” Renee replied as she took the cup of hot water. She felt so cold and her head was aching.


    Wearing a down jacket and holding a hot water bottle in her hand, Catherine walked past Renee and said as if nothing had happened,


    “Thank you, Ellie! You have to work harder as a team member!” When Catherine went far away, Susanna turned to Renee and whispered in a soft and low voice, “Renee, are you at odds with her? I have the feeling she is deliberately trying to make life unbearable for you here!”


    “Yes, I am at odds with her,” Renee replied calmly.


    These three hours of torture in the freezing cold were Catherine’s warning to Renee of hering revenge.


    She knew that Renee easily caught cold.


    “What a bitch. She’s not even remotely as beautiful as you but she’s so sneaky!” Susanna muttered, clenching her fists in anger.


    Hearing what Susanna said, Renee realized that Susanna only judged people based on their looks.


    When Renee returned to her room, she quickly took a hot shower, after which she put on some warm clothes.to keep herself warm. Shey in bed for a while. However, she felt increasingly dizzy and sneezed several times.


    She seemed to have caught a cold.


    Suddenly, her phone‘ rang.


    After checking the caller ID, Renee answered the call, her voice breaking. “He…hello…”


    “What’s wrong with you?” Marcelo asked with concern. He had immediately noticed there was something wrong with her voice.


    “I caught a cold,” Renee replied. She’d just taken the cold medicine, and now she was very sleepy. She just wanted to end the call as soon as possible and go to sleep.


    Maybe she would feel better in the morning.


    “What’s up?” she asked in a sleepy voice.


    Marcelo was silent for about two seconds. Then<b>, </b>he said in a cold and harsh tone, “Nothing. I called you by mistake.


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    Why did she ask him that? Couldn’t he call her even if he had nothing specific to talk with her? She was his wife! As such, she should be d to talk to him every day!


    Marcelo began to wonder if there was something wrong with him. Perhaps he shouldn’t have called her.


    He was still angry about yesterday, and now, his mood worsened.


    Renee nodded subconsciously. Then, realizing that Marcelo couldn’t see her nodding, she said in a low voice, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll go to bed now.”


    She was very sleepy, and before Marcelo could say anything, he heard her deep and even breathing on the phone. He forgot about his anger at this time.


    Did she really catch a cold? Was it so serious?


    He couldn’t understand how she could have caught a cold just a few days after joining the film crew. Did the crew mistreat his woman?


    He was proud that she wanted to make a name for herself.


    It reminded him so much about his younger self, who worked so hard to be great.


    But he wished she didn’t have to work so much.


    She had him. He could more than take care of her.


    But he knew his strong–willed wife would never listen to him about doing nothing.


    So he wanted to be of support to her and make sure that no one treated her unfairly!


    “Achoo”


    Everyone in the meeting room turned to look at Renee when she sneezed.


    Wearing a mask, she said apologetically, “Sorry, I caught a cold. Let’s continue to discuss the styling match of this group.”


    Sitting on her seat, Alyssa couldn’t help butugh when she recalled what happened to Renee yesterday.


    As assistant director of the clothing and makeup team, Renee was busy deciding on the actors‘ and actresses‘ costumes and makeup all day long. However, these ns were very often subjected to change. So, her job was very demanding.


    The team worked for a long time before finally taking a break.


    At this time, with a mysterious look on her face and bright eyes, Susanna walked towards Renee and said in a low voice, “Renee, there is a super handsome man looking for you outside!”


    A super handsome man?


    Upon hearing that, Marcelo’s face immediately appeared in her mind.


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    Marcelo was exceptionally handsome, even whenpared to celebrities in the entertainment industry. However, Renec quickly dismissed the idea that it could be him. Why would hee here after all?


    He was still mad at her.


    “He came in a Maybach S900,” Susanna added.


    The Maybach S900 was a limited edition car and only a few people in the country owned one.


    Marcelo happened to be one of them.


    “Susanna, please help me take myptop back to my room, okay? Thank you!” After saying that, Renee stood up and hurried out.


    At first she walked quickly, but gradually she began to trot.


    Outside the gate of the crew’s house, the ck Maybach shone brightly in the night light.


    The window in the back seat of the Maybach was rolled down, and a man’s hand holding a cigar rested on the edge of the window. The white smoke escaping from the cigar rose in a line.


    Renee was out of breath from running. In the cold, her breath formed a white mist.


    She couldn’t stand the smell of smoke and coughed.


    The man put his hand back into the car and put out the cigar. Then, the door to the back seat opened, revealing the man’s handsome face. Although he was handsome, his gaze was cold, like this winter night.


    “Get in the car,” Marcelo ordered indifferently.


    “Why are you here?” Renee asked in confusion.


    She had finally calmed down, but her heart was still racing uncontrobly. The truth was that she was excited to see him.


    She had never expected him toe here to see her. He didn’t even mention itst night when he called her.


    The car’s heater was on. Renee felt a lot warmer as soon as she got in the car.


    Marcelo looked closely at the face of the woman sitting next to him. Her face was pale and red from the winter cold. Her eyes were watery, but still so bright, pure and charming. He couldn’t take his gaze away from her eyes.


    She always had this look after they had sex.


    “I’m on a business trip,” He said in a low voice. Then, he motioned the driver to drive.


    Renee nodded.


    So he was here on a business trip and he dropped by the filming site to see her.


    Sitting in the passenger seat, Luke took care <b>of </b>some unimportant work for Marcelo. As KM group had no business here.


    Marcelo’s im that he was here on a business trip was nothing but a lie!


    as Luke was concerned,


    Luke didn’t understand why his boss rushed to finish all his important work during the day and then drove three hours just to see his wife.


    “Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!” Renee sneezed repeatedly, her nose tickling incessantly.


    “My wife, is it because no one’s warming your bed that you’ve caught a cold?” Marcelo asked<b>, </b>ncing at her with a teásing look.


    “Don’t tease me right now.“Renee retorted, shivering slightly. She nced nervously at Luke and the driver in the front seats.


    Luke and the driver, however, expertly feigned deafness to the conversation.


    “It’s just the weather. It’s incredibly chilly out here, “She exined, her ears tinged with a faint blush. As the car rolled forward, she turned to Marcelo. “Where are we going<b>?</b><b>” </b>


    “To a hotel,” he replied simply.


    “But I have work tomorrow, I can’t just…“Renee started to protest.


    “Mrs. King, are you suggesting what I think you are?” Marcelo interrupted, a sly smile ying on his lips. “If you insist, I could always satisfy…”


    Before he could finish, Renee ced her hand over his mouth. “Why must you always twist my words?”


    For a moment, Marcelo’s eyes widened in surprise.


    Her palm was incredibly soft, carrying the delicate scent of her.


    “Could you perhaps be less naughty in public? There are others in the car, “Renee hissed under her breath.


    It was too quiet in the car, so even if she lowered her voice, Luke could still hear her clearly.


    “Mrs. King, consider us nonexistent, “Luke interjected thoughtfully.


    “We aren’t here.“The driver nodded in agreement.


    Renee was left speechless,but she felt even more shy by those words.


    How could she consider them nonexistent when they were literally sitting there?!


    They arrived at a luxurious five–star hotel, where Marcelo Had a presidential suite.


    No sooner had Renee stepped into the room than Marcelo pinned her against the door, his kiss fervent and urgent.


    Startled, Renee pushed against his chest.


    “I’ve caught a cold. It’s contagious.”


    Seizing her protest as an opportunity, she covered her mouth. But Marcelo swiftly captured her hand, pinning it behind her, and kissed her deeply.


    He had traveled all the way here to keep her warm and safe and he would do just that.