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

scoffed. “Marcelo has

he replied,

distance, a

It was Rocco’s car.

deepened, not expecting the Hudson’s

them, yet I knew Nana would

one of the

“I commented, glancing briefly at the box before closing

remained unlifted, yet my

meant I naturally disliked the gown as

gown was a limited edition from this year’s new haute couture collection, highly coveted. Yet, in my view,

smiled and offered, “KT’s owner is well–acquainted with Mr. King.

Π

styling studio the city, typically

its entrance currently displayed

me inside,

Me upstairs.

in his twenties, with

is Pierre.“Luke introduced him

fashion industry and

celebrated young designer with numerous accolades by twenty–five, he was regarded as a rising star in fashion. Pierre extended a friendly greeting, bowing gracefully. “Miss,

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to be of service

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

have others dictate my appearance,me, a stylist myself, trusted in my ability to craft a look that

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

gaze found Renee by the expansive window, her eyes set on the busy street below. She was adorned in a

with makeup, exuded a natural charm and a certain untouchable allure, as if she was meant to be admired from

bustled with hurried lives and worldly pursuits. Amidst this whirl of activity, Renee stood serene and detached, as if

opinions he’d heard about Refee from his social

perceived as detached from worldly affairs, unique in

a living

sparkling with admiration. “Your beauty and impeccable taste are evident. You epitomize understated elegance.” He was effusive in his praise. “May I have

It would

expression darkened

King, “Luke called out,

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

was Renee’s first time locking eyes with him

was cool and detached, akin to a business associate’s, a far cry

attending the auction with me might damage your reputation,” Renee

were privy to such events, everyone

could respond, Pierre interjected, puzzled, Miss, your presence would only enhance the

to Renee, “Can contact?We should

I have your W*

exchange, was

annoyance, though Pierre seemed

Pierre’s earnestness both amusing and endearing. Given their shared industry, she saw potential for future collaboration and

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W******p, Marcelo swiftly took it from her hand, locking the screen. He turned to Pierre, his expression blank. “Are you bored in this city? I could send you back to the countryside.”

back.”

look, then signaled Renee

by Marcelo’s behavior, realized something Pierre, celebrated in the fashion

like Mr. King is picking on me? Did

rolled his eyes.Pierre’s request for Marcelo’s wife’s contact in Marcelo’s presence was bound to stir discontent. He was fortunate Marcelo hadn’t reacted more

Miss Hudson is with Mr. King now.She is off limits to you and any other man.“Luke advised Pierre

conviction,

sighed inwardly, realizing the futility of offering

chose his Bentley for

sharing the ride but not the conversation, busied herself

about the Dove Island Club caught her eye, bringing back unpleasant memories. As she scrolled to move on, something in the photo halted

high platform, the dancer, and

see everything below, but it seemed the reverse

Rence: it must have

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