Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

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Chapter 36 Never cease to amaze him

Chapter 36 Never cease to amaze him

*RENEE*

His response cut me off.

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I watched as he sat stoically on the opposite side of the car, his face an impassive mask, seemingly unaffected by his mother’s distressing episode at the sanatorium.

My curiosity was usually contained, but Jessica was an exception.

In my middle school days, fraught with confusion and helplessness, watching Jessica on TV,learning about her success story,she had come from nothing and made a name for herself, that had encouraged me to pursue my dreams.

Sitting up straight, I asserted, “Mr. King, as your lawful wife, I have a right to understand the situation with my mother–in–law.”

Marcelo turned towards me, noting my serious tone. He rolled down the window, letting in a gust of wind.

“Renee, remember, curiosity kills the cat.”

“Fine,” I muttered, my voice low. “But remember, your mother told you not to pick on me. I might just tell her about this next time.”

“Go ahead,” he said suddenly.

“What?“I was taken aback, not following his train of thought.

Marcelo, maintaining his aloof demeanor, acted as though he hadn’t spoken.

Ignoring his sullen expression, I pressed on with my question. “She looked fine at the family meeting the other day.I thought she stays at the family house.”

Now I could understand why Jessica was quiet no matter how heated the argument got.

“I had only managed to get her out of that house few days ago.She’s safer in the sanatorium. And like I told you before.She’s not fine.She’s unstable.“Marcelo replied, resting his chin on his hand and looking at me with a relaxed gaze.

“Why don’t you bring your mother home with us? We could take care of her.“I probed, my voice soft yet firm. It was clear that Marcelo, though distant, held a certain respect for Jessica.

Surely, for Jessica living with her son would be preferable to being confined in a sanatorium.

Suddenly, Marcelo reached out, his hand grasping my chin, examining me as if he was suddenly interested in me.

I met his gaze with a mixture of surprise and calm, waiting for what he would do next.

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*MARCELO*

Renee’s eyes, though clear and bright, bore no trace of the same innocence that my mother’s eyes held even during her lucid episodes.

I was taken aback by Renee’s unwavering integrity and unique nature. How had the Hudson family raised such an intriguing individual?

My mother, in her lucid moments, had often told me about Renee’s intelligence, resilience, and kindness. She

some

couldn’t fathom Renee’s capacity for gentleness

become

quite astute. Care to venture a guess?”

the clever one, not me.” Renee deflected

mother faded into the background as I refrained from mentioning

talk

were all too

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Jessica’s condition but he won’t talk about it and I

if my encounter with

collaborative stylist was approaching.I was

pairing each candidate with a staff member of varying styles to showcase their stylistic abilities.My partner was a modest

leather pants and vibrant suspenders to accentuate the girl’s physique. A slicked–back hairstyle and earth–toned makeup added a cool, edgy look. Despite

must highlight the model’s uniqueness and

and your wife’s interview is at the same time. Should I reschedule the meeting?” Marcelo shot Luke a look that silently questioned, “Do I really need to attend

responded, “I’ll inform the merger and acquisition team to start

ten judges scoring five candidates. After discarding the highest and lowest scores, the averages were

of the

her work

panel began their commentary on each entry, culminating in the

celebration was

echoed through

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apologized profusely, “I’m terribly sorry.

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Catherine made her

confirming Renee’s top placement,

the head of

STAR. I’ll even reduce my f*e by three million dollars, on one condition…” Her gaze shifted pointedly to Renee. “Renee

The prospect of securing an endorsement at a

styling director before a revised announcement was

announce Alicia Miguel as the selected stylist,” the director stated, offering Renee an apologetic glance.

was ecstatic

stark contrast, was stunned. The abrupt change, particularly after Catherine’s

such lengths

her triumph with feigned sympathy. “Mr. Glenn, shall we proceed with signing the contract

he directed Catherine.Please, this

who conveyed her regrets. “Catherine is the Hudson family heiress, and her concessions were compelling. It’s hard to

quietly, her disappointment evident. “Thank you. I will be cautious and make sure not to implicate

room. Waiting for the elevator, Renee glanced at a recording on her

of the elevator arriving coincided with a woman’s voice calling from behind. The newcomer, donning a

get to properly greet each other,” Alicia said, her smile brimming with triumph. “It’s been a while, Renee! Sorry to learn that you’re not the real heiress

feel good to win

who was Renee’s senior in school, had always been overshadowed by Renee’s success. Since Renee’s arrival at school, Alicia days of being the top student had

too. Who’s to say your achievements weren’t orchestrated by your family, especially now that you’ve

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briefly considered confronting Marcelo, but decided against it. She pressed the button for the first

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