Chapter 848

After Stefan had given his warning, the party then went on quite harmoniously, and the jeering and sneering were gone as well.

Renee used to occupy an even lower status than stray dogs in the Hunt family, but she had risen to the pinnacle as if she was the main star of the show. Elders who used to hold her in contempt now surrounded her and praised her incessantly.

This helped her understand a certain truth—how popular and respected you were with your in-laws had nothing at all to do with how friendly and sociable you were or how good you were at your career because, at the end of the day, it all depended on how your husband treated you.

When your husband doted on you, it did not matter how lazy or unruly you were. When all had been said and done, you would be his one in a million, an irreplaceable wife and a remarkable daughter-in-

law.

But when your husband neglected you, it did not matter how much you abided by the rules or even if you were completely perfect. In the end, you would still be the most pitiful one who deserved absolutely no respect from anyone!

Once the party was over, Renee was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. Her whole body slumped down on the couch, and she stared listlessly at the luxurious ceiling above.

“Tired?” Stefan asked gently as he wrapped an arm around her slim waist.

“What do you think?” Renee pinched her cheeks which felt sore, and grumbled, “I’ve been faking a smile at your relatives all day! How could I not be exhausted?”

Those relatives of Stefan were masters of treating people differently based on their status and importance. As soon as they realized that Renee’s status in the Hunt family had risen to the top, they all surrounded her to flatter her, which made it all the more exhausting for her to deal with all the attention.

“You did great…” Stefan massaged her shoulders with his long fingers and lovingly told her, “From now on, you can smile whenever you like. If you don’t feel like smiling, then don’t force yourself. You’re Stefan Hunt’s wife. You can do whatever you want. You don’t need to worry about what others might think of you.”

His words made Renee feel warm and gooey inside. Her big bright eyes twinkled, then she climbed on top of Stefan and pinned him down, then she stared straight into his eyes and began her interrogation, “Mr. Stefan Hunt, your words shocked me. What made you treat me so nicely all of a sudden?”

“I’ve always wanted to treat you this nicely, but you never gave me the chance. Now that I’ve finally got it, you can bet that I’ll seize it and use it well…”

At this point, Stefan turned over and pinned Renee underneath his body. His thin lips curled into a mischievous smile, “Did it move you to tears? Don’t you think I deserve to be handsomely rewarded?”

“Handsomely reward your *ss… Mmm!”

Before Renee could finish her sentence, her rosy lips were sealed by his own, and once again, she was trapped in passionate convolution.

Alexander and Francine came downstairs at that very moment and were met with such a scene on the couch. Both of them blushed deeply and hesitated to enter the hall where the young couple was entangled with each other.

Alexander asked his wife, “Why didn’t you tell me that the rascal who’s always been so cold and distant actually has a passionate side as well?”

“How could I tell you when I just found out about it myself?” replied Francine.

“Looks like there’s another submissive man in the Hunt family.”

“If they keep up at that pace,” said Francine, “we’d better get ready to welcome our third grandchild!”

Renee’s whole body was limp and powerless, and her brain was empty of any thoughts. Stefan had been kissing her so violently that she was almost out of breath. The more she resisted, the more excited and aggressive he became. Any longer like this, and she would soon completely lose all self-

control…

‘Damn it,’ she thought, ‘why did no one ever tell her that this frigid iceberg of a man is such an ardent lover?!’

Ever since she agreed to “fake” being in a relationship with him, this man never left her alone and was always kissing and canoodling with her almost twenty-four hours a day.

‘Oh god, who would save me from this blissful torment?!’

Deep amid their heated embroilment, Renee’s misty almond eyes caught sight of Stefan’s parents near the staircase. In an instant, she became agitated and kept beating Stefan’s chest, pleading with him, “No, Stefan, don’t…”

Stefan very deftly unbuttoned Renee’s shirt with his long fingers and asked in a hoarse voice, “What did you say? I know, you were saying don’t stop, right?”