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 his

glint in her eye, as if

I’m quite skilled at spending.

laugh carried a challenge, as if

spend as much as I’ve earned.And even if you do spend everything which is highly impossible, it’ll be

Renee blushed.

he being so

hear their exchange, could only watch as Renee

conversation.

taunt now

voice, laced with suspicion, broke

Renee, combined with Renee’s

her as Renee in

squeezing her hand. “Bid

me.”

was met with a delighted kiss from Catherine.“You’re the best, Drew! I love

significant shareholding in the King Group, this

He surmised that Marcelo, lacing a dominant role in the family, might not have the means

plan was to prove to Renee that her admired man couldn’t afford such luxuries, making her witness

that Marcelo only source of income

between these four but were unclear about the

the auction began, Rence found little interest in the antique

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

price of a bag, initially worth less

stands at thirty million for lady

Renee, who had been observing quietly, raised her paddle, each lift typically indicating a

countered with a

immediately raised her

bid escalated from thirty to

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

countered, “Running low on funds, Miss Hudson?” Her words carried a

a slight filt of his chin, addressed Renee confidently, “I’ll cover

Catherine enjoyed with him, where she could

sparked comments from other affluent young men

off his wealth again. Go ahead, Miss Hudson, bid

loud! Imagine how Renee must feel

be

didn’t deter Renee, who

between Catherine and Renee,known to

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

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

to waste

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

subtle smile played on her lips, her profile

observing her, was surprised by her sudden halt in

engaging in the auction since their arrival. He hadn’t anticipated her active participation, only for her to suddenly

eyeing the next item nonchalantly, replied, “I

in the bag, Marcelo quickly grasped

interest in the

aim was to inflate the price,

bid on items Catherine showed interest in, forcing her to

appeared almost foolish, falling for Renee’s

million, escalated to twenty–eight million due to

eight and a half million soared to forty million

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 million. Her words were a veiled accusation, painting Renee as

remained composed,

offered, “Congratulations!” There was no hint of

sly and triumphant, caught Marcelo’s

delighted at making Andrew spend

found Renee’s actions surprisingly

her perceived victory, was too elated to observe

found the night’s expenses far exceeding his

about maintaining his image, he found himself unable to intervene

was going to make

auction neared its conclusion, the final three

a winery in Texas, an exquisite property valued at two

was visibly interested in

an astonishing offer of one billion, swiftly concluding the

impulsively clutched Marcelo’s sleeve, despite

mind? The

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