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

least

the paddle, a mischievous glint in her

I’m quite skilled at spending. Are you

carried a challenge, as if daring her to

You can’t spend as much as I’ve earned.And even if you do spend everything which is

Renee blushed.

was he being

hear their exchange, could only watch as Renee and Marcelo shared

conversation.

previous taunt now

laced with suspicion, broke his

Renee, combined with Renee’s allure,

still saw her as Renee in his

her hand. “Bid on whatever you like, babe. It’s

me.”

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

Marcelo’s significant shareholding in the King Group,

the family, might not have the means to compete in such a high–end auction, where starting

man couldn’t afford such

bellived that Marcelo only source of

unclear about the identity of the man in

auction began, Rence found little interest in the antique calligraphy and

a rare, limited edition leather bag stirred excitement

initially worth less

stands at thirty million for lady number seven,” the

who had been observing quietly, raised her paddle, each

countered with a

immediately raised

bid escalated from thirty to

actually have the funds, Renee? Don’t let your jealousy

unfazed, countered, “Running low on funds, Miss

with an arm around Catherine’s waist and a slight filt of his chin, addressed Renee confidently, “I’ll cover the cost. I can afford anything

Catherine enjoyed with him, where

display sparked comments from other

showing off his wealth again.

how Renee must feel

must be

didn’t deter Renee, who continued

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

thirty–million offer escalated to fifty–six million, at which point

rare Hermès bag for fifty–six million,” the auctioneer

to waste

at Rejjee. “Good thing you stopped, Renee. No

being presented. A subtle smile played on her lips, her profile radiating elegance under the warm

observing her, was surprised by

Renee’s first time engaging in the auction since their arrival. He hadn’t anticipated her active participation,

item nonchalantly, replied, “I simply didn’t

had no interest in the

real interest in the bag, her

to inflate the

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

appeared almost foolish,

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

and a half million soared

Just so you know. I won’t let you easily claim what’s mine anymore!“Catherine declared, securing a diamond necklace for fifty million. Her words were a veiled accusation, painting

remained composed, her smile

There was no hint of anger

sly and triumphant, caught Marcelo’s

at making Andrew spend more, a reaction Marcelo found

found

elated to observe the subtle displeasure on

spending on women, found the night’s

himself unable to intervene or correct Catherine in front of the gathered

to make

neared its conclusion, the final three

exquisite property

visibly interested

with an astonishing offer of

clutched Marcelo’s sleeve, despite their recent

“Marcelo, are you out of your mind? The winery, at its best, is worth half

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