Chapter 47

*RENEE* Upon hearing words, I paused, momentarily taken aback. Then, it dawned on me that he was referring to me nearly losing my temper in front of Catherine just now. I haven’t yet decided how to respond. In that earlier encounter, whatever I might have said would have been to my disadvantage. The focus had shifted to me, an outsider, accused of usurping Catherine’s life. Catherine, as the legitimate Hudson heiress, naturally held the upper hand. Marcelo stepping in had been a reprieve for me. And now he wanted me to teach Catherine a lesson. I smiled.He was on my side. It was quite touching because I’ve never really had anyone on my side before. I looked at him and murmured quietly, "Thank you." I was also grateful he hadn't publicly embarrassed me that night at Dove Island club before so many eyes. It was surprising that he actually had some good in him. ********************** *MARCELO* I merely snorted in response. Thanking me? Her gratitude seemed like an afterthought to me. I of