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,

least

with the paddle, a mischievous glint in her eye, as if plotting a

King, I’m quite skilled at spending.

carried a challenge, as if daring her to prove

I’ve earned.And even if you do spend everything which is

Renee blushed.

was he being

unable to hear their exchange, could only watch

conversation.

taunt now seemed

laced with suspicion, broke

past with Renee,

still saw her as Renee in his

Catherine, reassuringly squeezing her hand. “Bid on whatever

me.”

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

recalled that despite Marcelo’s significant shareholding in the King

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

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

that Marcelo only source of income was from the

between these four but were unclear about the identity of the man in the wheelchair. They refrained

Rence found little

rare, limited edition leather bag

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

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

observing quietly, raised her paddle, each

visibly annoyed, countered with

immediately raised

bid escalated from thirty

the funds, Renee?

funds, Miss Hudson?” Her

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

the lavish lifestyle Catherine enjoyed with him,

comments from other affluent young men in

wealth again. Go ahead,

loud! Imagine how

must be devastated!

didn’t deter Renee,

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

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

number seven wins this rare Hermès bag for fifty–six

to waste

jab at Rejjee. “Good

presented. A subtle smile

surprised by her sudden halt

he asked. It was Renee’s first time engaging in the auction since their arrival. He hadn’t anticipated

item nonchalantly, replied, “I simply

no interest in the bag,

no real interest in the

was to inflate the price,

bid on items Catherine showed interest in, forcing her to pay

almost foolish,

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

half million soared to forty

claim what’s mine anymore!“Catherine declared, securing a diamond necklace for fifty million. Her words

remained composed,

There was no

triumphant, caught Marcelo’s attention for a moment

delighted at making Andrew spend

circumstances, Marcelo found Renee’s

her perceived victory, was too elated to observe

spending on women, found the night’s expenses far exceeding

maintaining his image, he found himself unable to

was going to make him

conclusion, the final three top–tier items

property valued at two hundred million for its

among others, was visibly interested

Marcelo abruptly entered the bidding with an astonishing offer of one

disbelief, impulsively clutched Marcelo’s sleeve, despite their recent disagreements.

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

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