Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 35

Chapter 35 Visiting Jessica

Catherine’s career had been soaring even if she was significantly talentless.

Thanks to her father, Rocco’s influence, her talent agency provided her with top–tier resources, positioning her alongside the company’s most prominent stars. Prestigious fashion brands were reaching out to her one after another overlooking the fact that she had no talents.

Shortly after she signed onto a leading variety show, Catherine encountered Celine.

“Catherine, you won’t believe who I saw today at KM Group’s studios. I was there for a magazine shoot.”

“Who?” Catherine disliked the suspense.

“It was Renee!“Celine, knowing Catherine’s animosity towards Renee, didn’t hesitate to divulge the information. “I asked around. She’s in the running to be KM Group’s new quarterly collaborative stylist and has made it to the final round!”

Catherine had thwarted Renee’s prospects multiple times, but this opportunity with KM Group was on another level.

Becoming the collaborative stylist for KM Group would undoubtedly elevate Renee’s status dramatically.

“What did you say? She’s in the final?“Catherine couldn’t believe it, her grip tightening around the fashion magazine until it crumpled in her hand.

How could Renee, of all people, be deemed worthy of such a prestigious opportunity?

Struggling to contain her shock and rage, Catherine took a deep breath and remembered a crucial detail.

STAR, a high–end jewelry brand under the KM Group umbrella, had recently shown interest in making her their spokesperson. The discussions, however, had stalled over pricing disagreements. This, Catherine realized, could be a perfect bargaining chip to use against Renee.

She had to ruin this for Renee!

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*MARCELO*

I arrived home and saw no signs of Renee.

Did she leave the house again?

I called Chad and inquired about her whereabouts.

“Mrs. King is reading in her room, “Chad informed me.She seems deeply engrossed in preparation for an important interview in a few days.”

At the mention of the interview, my mind instantly conjured an image of Renee teetering around in her high heels, causing me to frown at her perceived recklessness.

“Mr. King, the sanatorium has contacted us again, “Chad interjected, bringing me back from my thoughts. “It seems Madam had another distressing episode last night.”

I swallowed hard. “Inform Renee that I’ll take her out tomorrow. And make sure the sanatorium is ready for our visit.”

“Understood, sir.”

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*RENEE*

I was somewhat surprised to learn from Chad that I was to accompany Marcelo the following day. We were to visit a venerable elder, and I understood the importance of making a good impression…

I chose my outfit thoughtfully: light, flowing wide–leg pants paired with a simple camisole and a loose–knit sweater draped over as a refined outer layer. The ensemble was designed to convey a sense of gentle elegance, something I hoped the elder would find pleasing.

As I was about to slip into her high heels, my wrist was suddenly caught.

“Choose another pair,” Marcelo instructed, nodding towards a different pair of shoes.

I glanced at the flat Gucci leather slippers he indicated.

Shaking my head, I protested, “These don’t match my outfit today.”

Marcelo’s raised eyebrows and silent stare conveyed an unspoken authority.

“Mr. King, why are you so concerned about this minor wound?” I sighed, feeling the scabbed–over injury was hardly a concern.

“I am being concerned about my savior,” Marcelo stated flatly, his expression unreadable.

On hearing him refer to me as his “savior,” I couldn’t help but sense a hint of sarcasm.

my impulse to help him that day. Why had I bothered with the well–being

know, appearing in mismatched attire will not only reflect poorly on me!” I complained, my voice

were a decent match for my

not be an issue, but for me, whose profession

opted for a Bentley, which

sullen expression, I turned away to gaze out the window, presenting

had no desire to face

the sight

it.

so perturbed over a pair of

exited his house, heading towards a private shopping

instructions earlier, were already waiting with an

pieced together Marcelo’s intentions. He had prepared

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asked us

suit your outfit?” Marcelo asked, his tone laced with a

Dior lace ballet flats. Their black–and–white design, adorned with the Dior

they left, Renee turned to Marcelo, seeking validation. “Now, do these match better than the previous

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indifferent, seemed to question whether there

surge of irritation. Why bother discussing fashion

should we do with the

them to

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destination, they were greeted by a premier private sanatorium

she’d meet her daughter–in–law,” a caregiver shared as they walked. “She was initially upset and throwing

really like the

draped in an elegantly handmade absinthe–green traditional

his voice as cool as

at Marcelo. “That’s your mother?” she asked

times and she also saw her briefly when

certificate in court.

a gorgeous woman

woman right here looked different…granted, they looked alike

looks different?Sick?“Marcelo’s response was calm, almost

caught in uncertainty, didn’t

a perfect woman, Renee admired her so much

greeted Renee with a genuine, warm smile, beckoning her

at Marcelo. “What should

on.” Marcelo gestured, urging

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Chapter 35 Visiting Jessicak

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few times she’d met Jessica as a child. Back then, Jessica exuded elegance and gentleness, but her eyes always carried a touch of

Jessica’s gaze

“Mrs. King, hello…“Rence began.

things

she supposed to

herself to Jessica

correcting her with a tender smile. “Renee, you shouldn’t call

paused as she stared

felt sad.She knew Jessica was a kind person, different from the rest

What happened to her?

instructed, “Now that you and

led her to the chairs, expressing her joy. “Renee, you are now my daughter–in–law. You don’t know how happy that makes me! It’s Marcelo’s luck that someone like you has affection for him, despite him

whether to be stunned by Jessica’s enthusiasm or

well?“Jessica inquired softly.“I warned

memories of Marcelo’s difficult behavior came to mind,Renee

she called out

from a short distance, approached Jessica in his wheelchair, his

many are vying for her attention. If you don’t value her,

Renee.

a noncommittal grunt,

to Renee. “Renee dear, is Kaiden treating you well? If

appeared Jessica had momentarily forgotten

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