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.

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

meet someone important to you. Just so you know, appearing in mismatched attire will not only reflect

match for

an issue, but for me, whose profession revolved around image design, it was a

a Bentley, which was

I turned away to gaze out the window, presenting Marcelo with nothing but the

no desire to face

into a bun today, and the sight made Marcelo’s fingers twitch with the urge to

it.

she really so perturbed over a pair

Maybach smoothly exited his house, heading

team, having received Marcelo’s instructions earlier, were already waiting with an array of women’s flat

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

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asked us to bring various styles, “Luke said, gesturing towards

outfit?” Marcelo asked, his tone laced with a teasing challenge, as if to

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

to Marcelo, seeking validation. “Now, do these match better than the

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to question whether there was any

of irritation. Why bother discussing fashion with someone so

with the

them to

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

“She was initially upset and throwing things but when we told her of your visit with

comprehension.His mother seemed to really like

than in her early forties, draped in an

voice as cool as

Marcelo. “That’s your mother?” she asked in disbelief, her voice trailing

and she also saw her briefly when

certificate in court.

gorgeous woman

this woman right here looked different…granted, they looked alike but she

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

didn’t know how

Jessica was a perfect woman, Renee admired her so much so what happened to

of guests, turned and greeted Renee with a genuine, warm smile,

Renee–glanced at Marcelo.

Marcelo gestured,

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few times she’d met Jessica as a child. Back then, Jessica exuded elegance and

Jessica’s gaze had become

“Mrs. King, hello…“Rence began.

didn’t explain things

was she supposed

herself to Jessica

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

as she stared

Jessica was a kind person, different from the rest

What happened to her?

instructed, “Now that you and

her joy. “Renee, you are now my daughter–in–law. You

by Jessica’s enthusiasm or to agree with

you well?“Jessica inquired softly.“I warned him

came to mind,Renee hesitated to respond. Sensing the

she called

observing from a short distance, approached Jessica in his wheelchair, his face a mask of

be cherished, Marcelo. Renee is a catch, and many are vying for her attention. If you don’t value her,

Renee.

noncommittal grunt, seemingly unfazed by

brief scolding session, Jessica’s attention shifted to Renee. “Renee dear, is Kaiden treating

Jessica had momentarily forgotten her previous

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