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?”

calmly, “Go

least of

glint in her eye, as if plotting a

King, I’m quite skilled at spending. Are you

laugh carried a challenge, as if daring her

if you

Renee blushed.

he being

could only watch as Renee and

conversation.

previous taunt

Catherine’s voice, laced with

past with Renee, combined with Renee’s

as he still saw her as Renee

squeezing her hand. “Bid on whatever

me.”

delighted kiss

recalled that despite Marcelo’s significant shareholding in the King

distributed yet. He surmised that Marcelo, lacing a dominant role in the family, might not have the means to compete in such a high–end auction, where starting

Renee that her admired man couldn’t afford such luxuries, making her witness Catherine, who he supported, indulging

ineffectual. He solely bellived that Marcelo only source of income was from the

but were unclear about the identity of the man

found little interest in the antique

arrival of a rare, limited edition leather bag stirred excitement among

drove the price of a bag, initially worth less than ten million, up to

lady number seven,” the

raised

visibly annoyed, countered

raised her

seconds, the bid escalated from thirty to

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

funds, Miss Hudson?” Her words carried

an arm around Catherine’s waist and a slight filt of his chin, addressed Renee confidently, “I’ll

Renee the lavish lifestyle Catherine

comments from other affluent young men

showing off his wealth again.

so loud! Imagine how Renee must feel

must be

with irony, didn’t deter Renee, who continued

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

several bids, Catherine’s initial thirty–million offer escalated to

number seven wins this rare Hermès

to waste

couldn’t resist a jab at Rejjee.

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

her, was surprised by her

auction

eyeing the next item nonchalantly, replied,

in the bag,

no real interest in the bag, her bidding was

was to inflate the price, compelling Catherine

Catherine showed interest in, forcing

foolish, falling for Renee’s

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

a half million soared

let you easily claim what’s mine anymore!“Catherine declared,

composed,

There was no hint

caught Marcelo’s attention for a

making Andrew spend more, a

the circumstances, Marcelo found Renee’s actions

in her perceived victory, was too elated to observe the subtle displeasure on

found the night’s expenses

maintaining his image, he found himself unable to intervene or correct Catherine

to

the auction neared its conclusion, the final three top–tier items were

a winery in Texas, an exquisite property valued at

visibly interested

offer of one billion,

Marcelo’s sleeve, despite their

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

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