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Chapter <b>121 </b>His connection
“What’s <b>the </b>matter?” Marcelo sensed something unusual about her behavior today.
“On the 13th ofst month, I called you,“Renee exined, pointing to his phone, “But there’s no record of it. I called right before receiving my award. A woman answered your phone.”
Marcelo frowned.
He hadn’t known that a woman had answered Renee’s call until now.
Thanks to his sharp memory, he remembered being in a phone–restricted meeting that day, preventing him from having his phone by his side. It had been with Anna,his secretary.
“Did Anna answer it?” he asked.
“No, it wasn’t her…“Renee hesitated, the name “Vivian” on her mind, but she stopped herself and said, “The voice didn’t sound like Anna.”
There was a hesitation within her to bring up that name<b>, </b>as if she was subconsciously avoiding it. It was an instinct, perhaps to avoid confrontation or for self–protection.
Not his secretary?
Marcelo looked puzzled. “I’ll look into it.”
Renee nodded, certain about one thing. Marcelo was unaware that Vivian had answered her call. Someone had erased the call log, leaving him clueless about her attempt to reach him.
She wanted to confront Vivian, but the woman hadn’t stepped out of line that much. Vivian hadn’t said anything offensive. Yet, the way Vivian behaved and her actions were just enough for Renee to misunderstand her rtionship with Marcelo.
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University seniors usually had lighter ss schedules. Renee decided to meet Howard at the campus bubble tea store that afternoon.
“I remember you were quite fond of the signature bubble tea here during your time at university,” Howard said, having arrived early and already ordered Renee’s drink.
Renee expressed her gratitude.
Without dy, Howard presented the lecture n to her.
As she perused it, he pointed out the important details.
Meanwhile, Renee overheard a group of students nearby.
“Did you hear? At the university’s anniversary two days ago, there were rumors about a top student being a whore.She jumps from one man to another.”
“What? That’s shocking! Who is it?”
“I think herst name is Hudson. She’s attractive andes from a prominent family. But I never expected such behavior from
her.”
“Renee Hudson? I’ve seen her. She exploits her beauty to flirt with multiple men!”
Howard paused his exnation.
The air grew tense. As Howard’s voice faded, the nearby chatter seemed louder.
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However, Renee just chuckled and asked, “Are you still sure about organizing the lecture with me involved?”
“Renee, they’re just spreading rumors. I’ll set them straight!” Howard was visibly upset.
As he started to stand,she gently grasped his wrist.
“Leave it be. If you confront them now, it’ll just blow things out.<b>“</b>Renee quickly calmed Howard down, worried that her troubles might negatively impact him.
Howard felt Renee’s hand on his wrist. Her warm touch sent a thrill through him, making his heart flutter.
Noticing he had stopped, Renee released his hand, a chuckle escaping her. “Howard, my professor told me the current student union leader at our school is known for being level–headed. What’s with the impulsiveness today.”
“Renee, they shouldn’t be talking about you like that.” Howard gazed away.
He was usuallyposed, but this situation crossed a line for him
The woman before him meant a lot to him. No one could insult her in his presence.
“It’s fine. I’ve heard worse,” She smiled. After the ident, such talk didn’t bother her anymore. Back then<b>, </b>she went from being a respected daughter of the Hudson family to beingbeled as having an unknown parental lineage. She had endured harsher words.
These students were now whispering behind her back<b>, </b>but the wealthy socialites had once openly humiliated her.
Howard gritted his teeth. “Let’s get back to discussing the lecture.
He was determined to get rid all rumors before Renee’s lecture at the school.
Why was he so determined about her giving this lecture?
Renee raised an eyebrow, startled.
“Sorry, I need to take this call,” she apologized, noticing a call from Marcelo.
“Hello… Didn’t I tell you I had things to handle in school? You don’t need to pick me up…I’ll take a taxi…Fine!I’ll text you my location.“Renee sighed.
Why was Marcelo insisting on picking her up today?
After she ended the call, Howard tentatively offered, “Renee,if getting home is a hassle, <b>I </b>can give you a ride. I’ve got my car
here.”
“Thanks, but someone will pick me up.“She declined Howard’s offer.
She contemted on the idea of getting a more low–key car. Marcelo had gifted her a limited–edition sports car. Her previous purchases were all high–end sports cars, each costing millions. These seemed out of ce for campus driving.
Thirty minutester, Howard escorted Renee outside.
Outside the bubble tea shop, a Bentley MPV was waiting.
Renee bid Howard farewell, then slipped into the backseat of the car.
As the door opened, Howard caught a glimpse of the passenger inside.
ion, and he exuded a powerful
ed eagle in this guy’s presence,
The man had thin eyebrows and piercing eyes, His handsome features were set in a stern ex vibe. His gaze on Howard was sharp and intimidating. Howard sensed he was just an inexpe and his powerful rival gave him nothing but a warning look and disrespect as if Howard would meet his end if he had any intentions towards his woman.
As soon as Renee entered the car, the man held her chin and gave her a brief kiss on the lips.
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It looked like he was proiming himself as her man.
That man was…Marcelo King!
The Lee family, not usually involved in the city’s upper–ss activities, but they sure knew what was going on in those circles, In the beginning, Howard heard that Marcelo went from being the King family’s abandoned grandson to the CEO of KM Group. Back then, he didn’t pay much mind to the news because it didn’t concern him.
But now, his interest in Marcelo reached its peak due to his connection with Renee.
After the end of their university’s anniversary celebration the other day, Marcelo took Renee away. Today, he took her away again.
Howard learned that the Herod family had suddenly lost several contracts, leading to the bank discontinuing their funding. As a result, the Herod family was now swaying on the brink of bankruptcy due to severe financial difficulties.
This followed an incident involving Maggie and Renee.
What a strange coincidence!
There were rumors that Renee was Marcelo’s woman. Howard hadn’t believed them.
Now, he had no choice but to believe:
Marcelo’s unexpected kiss left Renee confused.
She gave him a strange nce, fastened her seat belt in ce, and asked him, “What brings you here?”
“I just happened to be in the area.” He shifted his gaze from Howard to the view outside the window.
Today, Howard appeared quite ordinary in a white shirt and jeans, but little did anyone know, his shirt was a designer piece, and even his cufflinks were crafted from mahogany.
He had even styled his hair neatly.
Those unaware might easily guess he came here for a date.
Men understood each other best.
Marcelo sneered inwardly. Even though Howard hadn’t fully matured, he had the nerve to crave his woman!
Renee was speechless at Marcelo’s reply. Why did he keep iming that he just so happened to be in the same ce as her all- the time?
As she was about to speak, her phone rang. It was Sarah.
“Renee, where are you?“Sarah’s voice wasced with panic.
“Sarah, what happened to you?”
As Renee heard Sarah’s anxious voice, her own anxiety spiked, and Marcelo observed her intently. “I… I was out shopping today and got attacked. Marvin tried to save me, but he rolled down a slope, and now I can’t find him…”
Fear quivered in Sarah’s voice.
Marvin had been recovering recently. Just yesterday, Sarah had mentioned to Renee that he was moving on his own, and she nned to send him away. But now, an unexpected mishap had urred.
“Don’t panic! Where are you right now?“Renee asked urgently.
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Sarah described her location near a mountains
“I’m on my way. Stay there.” Once she ended the call, Renee locked eyes with Marcelo.
Marvin’s whereabouts had be a mystery. Neither she nor Sarali could locate him, forcing them to ask assistance from someone else.
Renee’s first thought was to hire a professional rescue team, but that would attract too much attention. If that had been a viable option, Sarah would have already pursued it without reaching out to her.
“Marcelo, can I trust you?“Rene
looked at lier with her honest eyes.
“What do you mean?” He chuckled.
Renee reaching out to him for assistance brouglit an immediate smile to his face. “You can go ahead if it doesn’t involve you.” Marcelo had exceptional senses, surpassing those of an average person. He had already overheard their phone conversation.
Three hourster…
The shlight cast its beam across the entire mountain, while a helicopter hovered above. The gusts from its des were so strong that Renee’s hair fluttered wildly.
“Sir, we have found him!”
A bodyguard approached Marcelo with the news. Meanwhile, a stretcher was being carried up the slope by several people.
Sarah rushed to the stretcher. The man on it was pale, his clothes torn and bloodied, with a mix of blood and mud at the back of his head. Despite his grim state, he was still breathing.
A wave of relief washed over Sarah.
Marcelo approached, his frown deepening at the sight of the injured man.
This was a serious situation.
Renee watched Marcelo anxiously, waiting for his decision.
“Take him to the Moore family’s hospital secretly.” Following that Marcelo instructed Luke to contact the Moore family.
The bodyguard responded, “Yes!”
Next, he organized for the individual in the helicopter to lower the rescue rope.
Taking Marvin to the hospital by car would consume a considerable amount of time, and the rough road wasn’t ideal for the injured man.
The helicopter was a much faster and smoother option.
“You said I could trust you, Marcelo!“Renee anxiously tugged the edge of his clothes.
“I’ll make sure he doesn’t get exposed. “He sped Renee’s hand, sensing the sharp chill radiating from her hand.
With her hands and feet prone to the cold in winter, it was only natural for her to feel cold while searching for Marvin on a winter night.
Renee and Sarah exchanged nces, and then nodded in agreement with Marcelo’s n.
Marvin’s condition looked severe. Sending him to the hospital was the best decision, and Marcelo’s presence made the process
smoother.
Concerned for Sarah, Renee made sure they shared the same car.
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The Bentley’s interior was eerily silent, the heavy, suffocating atmosphere making it hard to breathe,
“What happened to you today?“Renee inquired, “Isn’t it over an hour’s drive from here to your apartment?”
“I was out shopping when I was forced into a car. Marvin heard about it and came to rescue me. He fell down the slope while shielding me from a knife attack.”
In total, there were two kidnappers who had taken Sarah. Both of them tumbled down the slope during their fight with Marvin.
When the bodyguards came to give their report earlier, they did mention that there were two individuals at the mountain’s base<i>, </i>but they had already passed away.
After sharing this, Sarah turned to Marcelo. “Mr. King, I’m grateful for your help today.”
“If you really want to thank me, try not to call Renee so often.“Marcelo’s expression grew darker, indicating he was in a bad mood.
They were supposed to be home right now with Renee in his arms but no,Sarah had to call.
“Hey!” Rence leaned over, giving Marcelo a light tap on the arm as a gentle reprimand.
But Sarah didn’t seem offended. She just shrugged and said, “I’ll do my best next time.I hope I didn’t interrupt your evening.”
Renee was at a loss for words.
Sarah wasn’t even married yet<b>, </b>but why did she seem surprisingly knowledgeable about the couple?
“Why did they kidnap you?“Renee switched the topic.
Renee recalled that the only known enemies of the Curtis family were the Rollins. Initially, Quincy had ulterior motives when approaching Sarah, but she had been safetely. It seemed unlikely that Quincy would now target Sarah.
“Someone from Marvin’s family must have done it,” Sarah spected.
With the Hill family Grandfather recent demise, internal power struggles ensued, pointing to Marvin as a likely target.
Sarah was surprised by this development, especially as she was nning to distance herself from Marvin.
She now realized that her decision to shelter Marvin at her home for his recovery posed a threat to her personal safety.
The Bentley pulled up at the hospital’s entrance.
Sarah entered the hospital and positioned herself in front of the operating room, awaiting thepletion of Marvin’s surgery.
Marcelo, seated in the Bentley’s passenger seat, showed no desire to leave the car. He obviously did not want to enter the hospital.
Softly poking Kaiden’s arm, Renee suggested quietly, “Maybe you should head home? I’ll stay with Sarah.”
Marcelo gazed at Renee and calmly inquired, “Are you feeling guilty about something?”