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

I couldn’t fathom Renee’s capacity for gentleness after all she’d

everyone would become

Care to venture

the clever one, not me.” Renee deflected

into the background as I refrained

to talk about my past with

were all too painful to

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wanted to know more about Jessica’s condition but he won’t talk

my encounter with Jessica had been

collaborative stylist was approaching.I was among the

candidate with a staff member of varying styles to showcase their stylistic abilities.My partner was a modest girl with a notable collarbone and

accentuate the girl’s physique. A slicked–back hairstyle and earth–toned makeup added a cool, edgy look. Despite the girl’s average height, her presence was undeniably strong, leaving a

knew, must highlight the model’s uniqueness and

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 her interview?

merger and acquisition team to start the meeting in

interview was swiftly conducted, with ten judges scoring five candidates. After discarding the highest

top of the big screen. She

in her

panel began their commentary on each entry, culminating in the announcement, “Congratulations

celebration

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

cease to amaze

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Group’s staff, failing to stop Catherine, apologized profusely, “I’m terribly sorry. Miss Hudson insisted it

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brow furrowed as Catherine made her unexpected

confirming Renee’s top placement, fixed her with a

then addressed the head of the

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

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

to the styling director before a

the selected stylist,” the director stated, offering Renee an apologetic glance. “Thank you to the

was

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

go to such lengths to

you deserve, “Catherine said, masking her

palpable as he directed Catherine.Please, this way,

dispersed, leaving Renee with the styling director who conveyed her regrets. “Catherine is the Hudson family heiress, and her concessions were compelling. It’s hard to overlook such influence, and Alicia does have her

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

looked 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 her lips.

calling from behind. The

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

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

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Marcelo, but decided against it. She

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