Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 18

“RENET”

‘Aren’t you usually more assertive?“Marcelo suddenly snorted,contemptuously.

His words left me perplexed.

“You seerned quite pitiful at the banquet when you were bring slandered by you own family?“He reached out and gently held my chin as he spoke

I gulped and struggled to break free from his touch but eventually, I just allowed him study me,

Memories of Rocco and Grace’s actions brought a cold sensation to my heart, as if a void had opened, ushering in a chilling wind.

Though it wasn’t a major issue it was still unpleasant.

“I wasn’t being assertive or pitiful just didn’t want to malo any more

tre scene. I’m quite known for my gentleness and decorum in our social circle. I would never let them get the best of me.“****

He withdrew his hand and ordered. “Get in the car.”

I was pretty

used to his unpredictable nature, so I didn’t question his request.I rubbed my chin and got into the car.

*MARCELO

I glanced at Renee who was sitting beside me.

I was suddenly curious about her.

Very curious

1 wanted to know how her life had been.

With what the Hudsons displayed in public, it was evident that they had always treated Renee badly.

I wanted to know how bad.

But most importantly, I felt proud of her

Proud of how she carries herself.

And when she played the banjo!

Tuck

She had been glowing.

myself smiling

marriage idea of my mother might not

to my study and face jason

made a small request to him

is the first time you’re doing something for a woman Do you perhaps have feelings for her

“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.

on it right

came from the door

“Come in.“I let out.

walked in,

bowl and she

how

eyebrow at her

distance. This was the first

“Renee said.“As

her placed the tray carefully on the

were flawless poised yet not stiff,dignified

my eyes off her.She

greeted by

of

aside, folded my arms and

she looked nervous now.

me that you

pointed out and sat up “So you’re thanking

I wanted her to

Something good.

the heck would she think

lip and I blinked,

only cook noodles. But if you really want me to make

eyes. “You

are you

look like someone who

teach me while growing up but Grace refused to

“Your nana?” probed curiously.

at the Hudsons.The closest

I nodded. “Q…Olay.”

RENEE

get so talkative with

“He said to me,sliding

I was taken aback

on the computer on his desk and

1 frowned