Chapter 193

But it seemed that this precaution had been in vain. The employees refrained from gossiping about the CEO, leaving Marcelo in the dark. Recently, overwhelmed with tasks and managing Marcelo’s affairs during his absence from the company, Luke hadn't had the chance to keep up with entertainment news. “It was Anna’s decision not to inform you," Nina blurted out, tears welling in her eyes. "Mr. King, I wanted to tell you, but Anna insisted your dealings with Miss Lambert were private. You do treat Miss Lambert differently. She breached a contract, risking Miss Hudson’s reputation, yet you sent Anna to Estoqua to resolve her issue. I thought you have feelings for Miss Lambert...I'm so sorry, Mr. King! I'll deal with this situation right away!" Nina's words made Marcelo acutely aware of the consequences of his actions on Renee. Her intense reaction suddenly made sense. In his efforts to protect Vivian, he had inadvertently hurt Renee. For the first time, Marcelo confronted the thought that h