Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 47

Chapter 47 Defensive

*RENEE*

Upon hearing words, I paused, momentarily taken aback. Then, it dawned on me that he was referring to me nearly losing my temper in front of Catherine just now.

I haven’t yet decided how to respond.

In that earlier encounter, whatever I might have said would have been to my disadvantage. The focus had shifted to me, an outsider, accused of usurping Catherine’s life.

Catherine, as the legitimate Hudson heiress, naturally held the upper hand.

Marcelo stepping in had been a reprieve for me.

And now he wanted me to teach Catherine a lesson.

I smiled. He was on my side.

It was quite touching because I’ve never really had anyone on my side before.

I looked at him and murmured quietly, “Thank you.”

I was also grateful he hadn’t publicly embarrassed me that night at Dove Island club before so many eyes.

It was surprising that he actually had some good in him.

*MARCELO

I merely snorted in response.

Thanking me?

Her gratitude seemed like an afterthought to me.

I often thought of Renee as a proud, slightly spoiled kitten.

I felt an urge to tousle her hair but restrained himself.

So I just stared at her,stared at the woman who keeps captivating me senselessly.

Andrew, sitting three seats away, watched Renee and Marcelo’s display of closeness with a growing annoyance.

They were just a table away from them.He had purposely sat closely to Renee and Marcelo against Catherine’s wishes so he could gaze at Renée.

He felt like looking for trouble.

“Renee, this auction is quite upscale. If money’s tight, I could lend you some, for Catherine’s sake,” he offered, his tone laced with mockery and self–righteousness.

His comment was a double–edged sword: belittling Renee and Marcelo’s financial situation while positioning himself as Catherine’s considerate boyfriend.

He purposefully omitted mentioning Marcelo, knowing that Marcelo’s legitimate lineage as a King family member could overshadow him.

Catherine, irked by Andrew’s direct engagement with Rene, felt a twisted sense of satisfaction from his words.

She gave Renee a provocative look, then told Andrew, “If she can’t afford it, she shouldn’t be here. Lending her money would only make things worse for her.”

“Lend me money?” Renee laughed, taking the crowd by surprise. “I almost thought he was generously offering

me money.”

“Oh burn!” Laughter erupted from someone nearby.

Indeed, Andrew’s manner had implled generosity rather than a loan.

“Expecting someone with a partner to foot your bill, Renee” Catherine snapped back.

Then, Renee felt something being pressed into her hand, It was an auction paddle.

Without acknowledging Catherine and Andrew, she tried to hand it back to Marcelo. “I don’t have the means for this.”

Marcelo arched an eyebrow. “Would 1 let my wife pay for herself?”

His use of “wife” left Renee momentarily speechless.

What was he thinking?

Ignoring the term, she asked, “You’re giving me the paddle. Does this mean I can spend as I wish?”

responded calmly, “Go

the least of his

in

quite skilled at spending.

a challenge, as if

if you do spend everything which is

Renee blushed.

was he being so

exchange, could only watch as Renee and Marcelo shared a close, seemingly

conversation.

previous taunt now

with suspicion,

insecurities about Andrew’s past with Renee, combined with Renee’s allure,

her as Renee in his

Catherine, reassuringly squeezing her hand. “Bid on whatever

me.”

delighted kiss from Catherine.“You’re the best, Drew!

recalled that despite Marcelo’s significant shareholding in the King Group,

a dominant role in the family, might not have the means to compete

prove to Renee that her admired man couldn’t afford

He solely bellived that Marcelo only source of income was from

but were unclear about the identity of

began, Rence found little

a rare, limited edition leather bag stirred excitement

the price of a bag, initially worth

bid stands at thirty million for lady number seven,” the auctioneer announced, referring

quietly, raised her paddle, each lift typically indicating

annoyed, countered with a

immediately raised

bid escalated

visibly irritated, half–threatened Renee. “Do you actually have the funds, Renee? Don’t let your jealousy get the better of

Miss Hudson?” Her words carried

of his chin, addressed Renee confidently, “I’ll cover the cost. I can afford anything my

to display to Renee the lavish lifestyle Catherine enjoyed with him, where she could

from other affluent young men in the

again. Go ahead, Miss

Imagine how Renee must

must be devastated!

irony, didn’t deter Renee,

attendees were drawn to the spectacle unfolding, between Catherine and Renee,known to many as t legitimate and disputed heiresses of the

escalated to

seven wins this rare Hermès bag for fifty–six million,”

to waste

victory, couldn’t resist a jab at Rejjee. “Good thing you stopped, Renee.

her attention turning to the next them being presented. A subtle smile played on her lips, her

her, was surprised by her sudden halt in

you stop bidding?” he asked. It was Renee’s first time engaging in the auction since their arrival.

item nonchalantly, replied, “I simply didn’t

in the bag, Marcelo quickly grasped her

no real interest in the

was to inflate the price, compelling

evening, Renee consistently bid on items Catherine showed interest in, forcing

foolish, falling for

twenty–eight million due to Renee’s interference, even though Catherine could have secured it for eighteen

eight and a half million soared

understand our rivalry, but must we compete here? Just so you know. I won’t let you easily claim what’s mine anymore!“Catherine declared, securing a diamond necklace for fifty

remained composed,

no hint of

sly and triumphant, caught Marcelo’s attention for a moment longer than

seemed delighted at making Andrew spend more, a reaction Marcelo

the circumstances, Marcelo found Renee’s actions surprisingly

in her perceived victory, was too elated to observe

with his spending on women, found the night’s expenses far

his image, he found himself unable to intervene

was going to make him broke

neared its conclusion, the final three top–tier items

a winery in Texas, an exquisite property valued at two

visibly interested in

bidding with an astonishing offer of one billion, swiftly concluding the auction before anyone

impulsively clutched Marcelo’s sleeve,

out of your mind? The winery, at its best, is worth

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