Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

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.

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

appearing in mismatched attire will not

for

whose profession revolved around image design, it was a slight

opted for a Bentley, which was parked under the main building’s

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

no desire

hair was neatly tied into a bun today, and the sight made Marcelo’s fingers twitch with the urge

it.

really so perturbed over a pair

Maybach smoothly exited his house, heading

his team, having received Marcelo’s instructions earlier, were already waiting

surprise as she pieced together Marcelo’s intentions. He had prepared these

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ensure a selection, Mr. King asked us to bring various

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

jibe, selected a pair of Dior lace

left, Renee turned to Marcelo, seeking validation. “Now, do these

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frustratingly indifferent, seemed to question whether there was

felt a surge of irritation. Why

with the remaining shoes?“Luke

to the house.“Marcelo

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at their destination, they were greeted by a premier private sanatorium known for

dressed up early this morning, claiming she’d meet her daughter–in–law,” a caregiver shared as they walked. “She was initially upset and throwing things but when we told her of your visit

seemed to really like the fact that Renee was his

a woman, looking no more than in her early forties, draped in an elegantly handmade absinthe–green traditional dress. Her features bore a striking resemblance

Marcelo greeted, his voice

“That’s your mother?” she asked in

times and she also saw her

certificate in court.

a gorgeous woman with dazzling

right here looked different…granted, they looked alike but she looked worn

response

caught in uncertainty, didn’t know

a perfect woman, Renee

sensing the arrival of guests, turned and greeted Renee with a genuine, warm

at Marcelo. “What

Marcelo gestured,

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child. Back then, Jessica exuded elegance and

Jessica’s gaze had become

“Mrs. King, hello…“Rence began.

didn’t explain things

she supposed to

she introduce herself to Jessica

could continue, Jessica took her hand gently, correcting her with a tender smile. “Renee, you shouldn’t call me Mrs. King

she stared at

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

What happened to her?

with satisfaction as she affectionately instructed, “Now that you

wait for Renee’s response; instead, she 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

stunned by Jessica’s enthusiasm or

treating you well?“Jessica

came to mind,Renee hesitated to respond. Sensing the hesitation, Jessica’s

come here!” she called

short distance, approached Jessica in his

catch, and many are vying for her attention. If you don’t value her, you’ll regret it, “Jessica chastised with a

Renee.

grunt,

treating you well? If he’s ever unkind, just tell me. I’ll teach him

had momentarily forgotten