Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 36

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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 traits

I couldn’t fathom Renee’s capacity for gentleness after

become as calculating as

Care to venture a guess?” My

the clever one, not me.” Renee deflected

faded into the

to talk about my

all too painful to

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to me.I wanted to know more about Jessica’s condition but he won’t talk about it and I know that I can’t possibly force him

with Jessica had been

final interview for KM Group’s collaborative stylist

of varying styles to showcase their

hairstyle and earth–toned makeup added a cool, edgy look. Despite the girl’s

great stylist, I knew, must highlight the model’s uniqueness and capture the audience’s attention in this data-

a merger summit this morning, and your wife’s interview is at the same time. Should I reschedule the meeting?” Marcelo shot Luke a look that silently questioned,

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

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

top of the big screen.

confidence in her

began their commentary on each entry, culminating in the

the celebration was abruptly

of high heels echoed through the room, and the door burst

cease

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Catherine, apologized profusely, “I’m terribly sorry. Miss Hudson insisted it

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furrowed as Catherine made her

top placement,

addressed the head

three million dollars, on one condition…” Her gaze shifted pointedly to Renee. “Renee

offer against Renee’s talent. The prospect of securing an endorsement at a reduced f*e clearly intrigued him, and the idea of ousting one stylist for potentially greater company benefits

briefly to the styling director before

Alicia Miguel as the selected stylist,” the director stated, offering

who initially ranked second, was ecstatic at her

The abrupt change, particularly

lengths to obstruct her

said, masking her triumph with feigned sympathy. “Mr. Glenn, shall we proceed with

he directed Catherine.Please,

regrets. “Catherine is the Hudson family heiress, and her concessions were compelling. It’s hard to overlook such influence, and Alicia does

you. I will be

puzzled at Renee’s parting words, but she had already left the room. Waiting for the elevator, Renee glanced at a recording on her phone, a sardonic smile on

a woman’s voice calling from behind. The newcomer, donning a stylish

said, her smile brimming with triumph. “It’s been a while, Renee! Sorry to learn that you’re not the real heiress of the

win through connections?“Renee retorted with a

success. Since Renee’s

if I used connections? You benefitted from the Hudson name too. Who’s to say your achievements weren’t orchestrated by your family, especially now

word “true”

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Marcelo, but decided against it. She pressed the button for the first floor, choosing

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