He was sure Sebastian would understand.
Also, after his and Renee’s confrontation at the University café, he no longer wanted to be confined to a wheelchair. In his eyes, the stunning Renee deserve better than a wheelchair-bound husband.
Just then, a thought occurred to Renee. "How'd you know about my flight details?"
“Freddy told me."
“You've been in contact with him?" She arched her eyebrows in surprise. "You didn't threaten him, did you?"
Marcelo pinched Renee’s cheek and teased, "Renee, do you think I'm that bad?"
It was Marcelo who had contacted Freddy, asking him to keep an eye on Renee, in any case she face any difficulties she couldn't handle.
Indeed, the two men didn't see eye to eye—one deeming the other unworthy of his boss, while the other felt the former was too close to his wife.
But when it came to Renee’s safety, the two were united.
Just as they made it to the parking lot, Marcelo’s work phone rang, so he stepped aside to take the call.
Luke generously opened the car door for Renee and greeted her with a big smile. "
“Congratulations on the success of the show, Madam!"
Renee was pleasantly surprised. "The news reached here so fast?"
"Not exactly..."Luke lowered his voice, as though he was about to share a juicy piece of gossip with Renee. "Truth be told, the boss specifically asked me to keep an eye on Light's show. We were working overtime, and when he found out you were about to play the piano, he even paused a meeting to watch the live broadcast!"
It turned out that Marcelo had paid such close attention to her while she was away.
Renee’s smile froze as she suddenly realized something. "Wait a second. You watched the live broadcast during the meeting?"
"Yup! The other executives that were there said you were really good!"
Renee was rendered speechless. Marcelo was right; she hadn't thought about getting him a gift on her trip at all. She quickly salvaged the situation, saying, "I didn't get one for Ivan either, I didn’t even buy for Sarah.I just found this in one of the gifts." The implication was that there was no need for Marcelo to be upset.
Marcelo laughed incredulously. "Renee, are you seriously comparing me Ivan or Sarah?Shouldn’t I be more important than them?”
Renee didn't know what to say.
One false move and she might unwittingly admit to her guilt!
She racked her brains, checking her mental inventory of all the things that Light sent her. Suddenly, she stopped a servant carrying a rack of haute couture pieces, picking out a red men's jacket and a white shirt inside.
Light's style was always lavish and opulent. Even their men's haute couture was boldly colored, which wasn't exactly Marcelo’s taste.
The white shirt was their most basic piece, but it was made of excellent fabric and was tailored to perfection, luxurious yet understated.
"This is for you." Renee held up the shirt in front of Marcelo, trying to make it up to him.

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