Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 46

Chapter 46 A good lesson

*MARCELO

I have my schedule memorized by me because I am someone who rarely forgets things. After I left the styling. attended an international conference.

There, I sternly rebuked each participant.

I was a man of few words, my reprimands were often non–verbal.

My stare alone left many wondering what they’d done wrong. They were utterly baffled, Jason visited KM Group to

see me.

He sighed. “Marcelo, are you in a foul mood these days? Your executives are all complaining to me, accusing you of being heartless.”

Their complaints weren’t entirely serious, I was sure.

They just knew of Jason’s close ties to me and hoped he might uncover if they had inadvertently offended me, leading to my aloofness.

I glanced up, uninterested. “Don’t you have better things to do?”

“Yeah.” Jason settled in a chair across from me. “Well, I need to enjoy the perks of being a boss. I guess you don’t relate to that kind of pleasure.”

He then quipped, “Sorry, forgot you don’t understand such joys.”

Impatient, I retorted, “If it’s not important, leave.”

In essence, if Jason had something significant, he should speak up.

“Having a trouble with your wife? Hermès just released some exclusive leather bags. Women love them, and they’re great for making peace!” Jason ventured.

I grimaced.

A Hermes bag?

Perhaps it was less effective than a simple, inexpensive street–side hot chocolate.

Jason squirmed under my intense look. He quickly divulged “Luke told me you and your wife argued! It’s odd; Renee seems so even–tempered. How did you upset her? Let me know, and I can help you sort it out”

I pondered what Jason meant by upsetting Ellie“.

I subtly gestured towards the door with my chin, a clear signal for him to leave.

Jason, with a resigned smile and an “OK” gesture, quickly exited.

He had a company and how dare he always lecture me about being a good husband.

He wasn’t even married himself.

The office fell silent.

I then opened his right–hand drawer, retrieving two auction invitations.

He called Luke, instructing, “Tell Renee to join me at the auction tonight.”

*RENEE*

“An auction?” Hearing about the auction, Rence eyed the evening gown Luke offered but didn’t accept it. “I don’t have time,” she firmly declined.

Luke, still holding the gown, persisted, “Mrs. King, Naomi’s condition is stable. Mr. King has informed the Hudson to take over her care. You can rest assured. And remember, whether you are KM Group’s collaborative stylist and Mrs. King, Mr. King has the right to invite you.

His words had multiple meanings.

”

Firstly, with Rocco and his wife arriving, I would have to confront them if I stayed, an unwelcome prospect. Secondly, my refusal might provoke Marcelo to leverage her role as a collaborative stylist.

But the Hudsons can’t take care of Nana as much as I could.

guess I would have to leave

“Marcelo has

ignorance to her sarcasm, he replied, “Mrs. King,

a familiar

It was Rocco’s car.

the Hudson’s to arrive se

yet I knew Nana would like

took every one of the Hudson’s as

gown’s designer, “I commented, glancing briefly

yet my stance

for the designer meant I naturally

a limited edition from this year’s new haute couture collection, highly coveted. Yet,

offered, “KT’s owner is well–acquainted with Mr. King. Mrs. King, please feel free to choose a gown to

Π

a premier styling studio the city, typically serving elite clientele and

its entrance

escorted me

Me upstairs.

young man in his twenties, with ash–gray hair and a trendy, avant–garde

is Pierre.“Luke introduced

was familiar with the fashion

rising star in fashion. Pierre extended a friendly greeting, bowing gracefully. “Miss, please choose any gown here. What

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be of service to such a beauty like

you,“I declined, raising myhand. “I’ll find something

a stylist myself, trusted in my ability to craft a look that was both

under an hour, I had clad myself in an outfit that was both comfortable

below. She was adorned in a captivating gradient purple gown, her haft elegantly curled

charm and a certain

hurried lives and worldly pursuits. Amidst this whirl of activity, Renee stood serene

the opinions he’d heard about Refee from his social

as detached from worldly affairs, unique

living embodiment

with admiration. “Your beauty and impeccable taste are evident. You epitomize understated elegance.”

would be

darkened slightly at

King, “Luke called

his wheelchair. He was impeccably dressed in a charcoal gray suit, his face an unreadable mask. His eyes swept over

was Renee’s first time locking eyes with him since their

a far cry from

the auction with me might damage your reputation,”

privy to such events, everyone was aware of the truth about Renee not being

Pierre interjected, puzzled, Miss, your presence would only enhance the event’s prestige. How could it be a

very persistent and said to Renee, “Can contact?We should

I have your W*

exchange, was at

Marcelo’s growing annoyance, though

amusing and endearing. Given their shared industry, she saw potential for future collaboration

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in this city? I could send you back to

back.”

gave Pierre a frosty look, then signaled Renee to follow

something Pierre, celebrated in the fashion world,

do I feel like Mr. King is picking on me? Did I upset him?“Pierre

was bound to stir discontent. He was fortunate Marcelo hadn’t reacted more

off limits to you and any other man.“Luke advised

air of innocence and conviction,

inwardly, realizing the futility of offering counsel

chose his Bentley for the evening’s

the conversation, busied herself with her

unpleasant memories. As she scrolled to move on,

high platform, the dancer,

see everything below, but it seemed the

dawned on Rence: it must have

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