Chapter 196

The manager's words seemed incomprehensible to Marcelo. He was the big shot, and Renee was indeed his intended contact, that much was accurate. But sexual harassment? “I'm married," he clarified. There was no question of harassment. The manager was more furious upon hearing this. He hissed, "Married and still lusting after the Bellbanks University's prized gem? Get out! You scoundrel!" Marcelo sensed that the manager was a bit unhinged. Given the manager's apparent familiarity with and protective stance toward Renee, he summoned his rarely exercised patience. “Renee is my wife!" he declared, looking stern. “Young man, are you delusional? Miss Hudson, a young woman in her early twenties, married? Leave immediately, or I'll call security!" Marcelo, clenching his teeth, had never felt so at a loss for words. Out of respect for Renee’s alma mater, he refrained from barging in. Instead, he dialed her number, attempting to establish that he wasn't acting out of fantasy. After all, he was rea