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Chapter 137 Defend him so fiercely

Yet, beneath his anger, Andrew envied Marcelo.

What made Renee defend him so fiercely?

Compared to Renee, Catherine, though charming and seductive, Catherine proved to be of no help when it really

mattered!

Back in the study, Paul watched Marcelo, who was idly playing with his phone.

It had been a long while since he’d looked at this grandson of his. Their interactions were often filled with

conflict.

Yet, he couldn't help but acknowledge Marcelo’s striking appearance and unmatched abilities among his peers,

particularly when Marcelo was young.

If only Marcelo were more compliant, he'd be a better fit for the King legacy than Gary's branch of the family.

“Marcelo, we've launched a new energy venture. | want you to lead it as CEO, "Paul offered, gesturing towards

sdocuments. Marcelo replied coolly, “I'm not interested.”

“| get that you're running KM Group and might not want another project, but this is different-it’s a family

venture, “Paul explained, showing a rare patience with Marcelo, “You've made a success of Dove Island Bar.

Ignore your uncle’s comments; what belongs to you is safe.”

Marcelo signaled to Renee that it was tto leave, addressing Paul, “We're going now.”

Unless the conversation turned to Jessica's situation, he saw no point in staying another minute.

Paul sighed deeply at Marcelo’s stubbornness. “Renee,please stay! | need to speak with you.”

Marcelo grasped Renee's hand, drawing her close, his expression wary and indifferent as he faced Paul.

“Marcelo!She is my grand daughter-in-law! Is it too much to ask for a moment to speak with her?“Paul’s

patience snapped, and he raised his voice.

His only strategies seemed to be shouting and using Jessica as leverage.

Paul's eyes sought Renee's, filled with the heavy expectation of an elder, hoping she would choose to stay on her

own.

“Sorry, Paul, but I have no topics to discuss with you,” Renee responded, firmly as expected. Without further

delay, they both made their exit.

Paul's anger surged, his face flushing and then turning pale before he had to sit down to catch his breath. Right

then, the butler arrived with fast-acting heart medication.

“Mr. King, try to stay calm. It’s not worth risking your health over this,” the butler advised gently.

As Paul began to relax, his frustration with Renee only got worse.

He had welcomed her into the family, thinking her modest background would avoid any clash with influential

families and appreciating her reputed mildness and compliance. Yet, she was turning out to be quite a headache!

“Marcelo’s wife is just as stubborn as he is! That Lambert girl is more fit to be his wife!” Paul hissed.

“Vivian Lambert?” The butler interjected while pouring Paul stea. “She’s due to cback in the country

soon. Rumor has it she still holds feelings for Marcelo.”

Paul reflected on this. “When she’s back, arrange for her to visit me. And send shealth tonics to.

The butler, who had served Paul for years, caught the hint: Paul was looking to patch things up with Marcelo.

With age, people’s views on many matters changed, yet the ties of family tended to grow stronger.

lo’s home.”

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Upon Renee and Marcelo return home, a delivery from the King estate was waiting.

It was a collection of valuable health supplements: century-old ginseng, well-aged tangerine peel, top quality

cordyceps, and around a dozen other esteemed tonics.

Marcelo swiftly disposed of the gifts in front of those who had delivered them.

Renee sought out Ivan in the side building, driven by a question that had been nagging at her. “The Chapmans

are aware Jessica is alive, correct?” Renee ventured. She noticed that lvan’s expression was one of sadness

rather than shock when Chad spoke of Jessica's illness.

“Yes.“Ivan confirmed with a nod.

“Why then... haven't you considered removing her from the care facility? Or bringing her into the Chapman

household?” Renee was confused.

Ivan seemed at a loss for words, scratching his head, considering how to explain.

After a moment, he inquired, “Renee, why do you think we ought to relocate my aunt?”

Jessica was the aunt he referred to.

“Because | think Jessica is being wielded by Paul as leverage over Marcelo.” Renee sighed. She started to think

that Jessica was manipulated by the King family.

Marcelo’s hesitance to visit the King’s house was overcby the necessity to deal with Jessica’s situation.

To Marcelo, the stakes were as high as life and death.

She empathized deeply, recognizing in Jessica a parallel to her relationship with Naomi.

“You are right, “Ivan admitted bitterly, harboring deep resentment. “But it’s a position my aunt accepted

willingly.”

“What do you mean?“Renee was stunned.

“My aunt hasn't moved past the feeling of losing her husband. Plus the accident that took her husband's life

made her mentally unstable so she sometimes sees Paul as her late husband. Each twe take her away,she

always end up going back and trust me, you do not want to see when she loses it completely. “Ivan was

perplexed by Jessica’s enduring attachment to Paul.

At that moment, Renee's confusion cleared.

The realization dawned on her.

Despite the Chapmans’ influence, capable of shielding their family from the Kings, and Marcelo’s power to

extricate Jessica, they yielded to Paul's pressure as he was using her mental condition against them.

The undeniable truth was that Jessica refused to leave with them.

Renee's heart sank with sorrow.

Imagining Marcelo’s pain upon realizing his mother chose to be a pawn against him was unbearable.

But Renee knew there was no room for doubt.

Given Marcelo’s sharpness, he likely cto this realization much earlier.

Ivan glanced in the direction of the main building for a moment before adding, “Marcelo’s decision to pretend to

be disabled is also related to Aunt Jessica.”

“What do you mean?” Renee asked immediately.

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Instead of answering, Ivan looked back at her and posed a question of his own. “Which one do you think is less

threatening, a disabled or a sound man?”

The answer was obvious.

Paul was a cautious and suspicious

man.

If he thought that Marcelo was dangerous as a sound man, he would never allow Jessica to stay in a sanatorium.

He would have locked up Jessica instead, preventing any interaction with Marcelo or the outside world. In this

way, Paul could completely control Jessica.

Hence, Marcelo started pretending to be disabled so that his grandfather would see him as weak and allow him

to see his mother.

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