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

fathom Renee’s capacity

would become as calculating

Care to venture a guess?” My smile

not me.” Renee deflected with

visit to my mother faded into the background as

to talk about my past with

too painful

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condition but he won’t talk about it

my encounter with Jessica had

final interview for KM Group’s collaborative stylist

to showcase their stylistic abilities.My partner was a modest girl with a notable

high–waisted 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 the girl’s average height, her presence was undeniably strong, leaving a

uniqueness and capture the

summit this morning, and your wife’s interview is at the same time. Should I reschedule the meeting?” Marcelo

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

five candidates. After discarding the highest and lowest scores,

top of the

in her work

in the

the celebration was abruptly

heels echoed through the room, and

Never cease

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Group’s staff, failing to stop Catherine, apologized profusely,

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brow furrowed as Catherine

confirming Renee’s top placement, fixed

addressed the head of the

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

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 seemed a

director before a revised announcement was

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

initially ranked second, was ecstatic

in stark contrast, was stunned. The abrupt change, particularly after Catherine’s entrance, felt both shocking and

to such lengths to obstruct

this is the punishment you deserve, “Catherine said, masking her triumph with feigned sympathy.

as he directed

leaving Renee with the styling director who conveyed her regrets. “Catherine is the Hudson family heiress, and her

Renee acknowledged quietly, her disappointment evident. “Thank you. I will be cautious and make

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.

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

with triumph. “It’s been a while, Renee! Sorry to learn that you’re

does it feel good to win through

been overshadowed by Renee’s success. Since Renee’s arrival at school, Alicia days of being the

too. Who’s to say your achievements weren’t orchestrated by your family, especially now that you’ve been ousted by the KM Group after

emphasized the word “true” to provoke

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

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