Chapter 208

Despite knowing Marcelo for barely a year, Renee did not waver in her trust. In contrast, Jessica, his mother, had aligned with Paul, accepting the narrative that Marcelo might’ve killed his brother. *********** The Hagua auction was set to commence in a historic mansion, its architecture dating back a century. As the auction drew near, the mansion's driveway was lined with luxury vehicles, though the flow of arrivals had dwindled. “Miss, may I have a look at your invitation?" A server stopped Renee. Caught up in the worry that Sarah was in trouble, Renee hadn't even thought about the invitation. "I'm Marcelo King, and this lady is my wife," Marcelo announced, his hand resting reassuringly on Renee’s waist, signaling their relationship. Recognizing them, the server's demeanor instantly changed to one of apology, saying, "My apologies for the inconvenience earlier! Mr. King, Mrs. King, this way, please!" Renee looked at Marcelo, puzzled. "How did you manage to set this up?" “I have a te