Chapter 296

Luke frowned, stroking his chin thoughtfully. He couldn't hide his confusion. “Is there another Lambert daughter besides Vivian that I'm not aware of?" His face bore an expression of perplexity and disbelief. In his mind, Renee was unparalleled in terms of appearance, virtue, and intelligence. Marcelo squinted at him. "Why do you always come to Renee’s defense? Did she bribe you?" Luke raised his voice. "Absolutely not! You're my employer. You supported my education. I owe you my loyalty!" Not wanting to continue the conversation, Marcelo grabbed his car keys and made his way to the garage, intent on driving to Ivan's school where Renee was waiting to pick him up after an exam. Renee’s car was a Land Rover SUV, not as ostentatious as typical luxury cars, yet it belonged to an exclusive limited-edition range. It remained a rare gem, usually the preserve of the affluent. Marcelo instantly recognized it as Renee’s, yet she was nowhere to be seen inside the vehicle. As time ticked by, his