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

the least of

toyed with the paddle, a mischievous glint in

skilled at spending. Are

as if daring

even if you do spend

Renee blushed.

he

to hear their exchange, could only watch as Renee and

conversation.

previous taunt now

voice, laced with suspicion, broke his

about Andrew’s past with Renee, combined with

he still saw her as Renee in

attention Catherine, reassuringly squeezing her hand.

me.”

was met with a delighted kiss

recalled that despite Marcelo’s significant shareholding in the King

Marcelo, lacing a dominant role in the family, might not have the means to compete in such a high–end

Renee that her admired man couldn’t afford such

that Marcelo only source of income

but were unclear about

began, Rence found little interest in the

edition leather

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

at thirty million for lady number seven,” the auctioneer

quietly, raised her paddle, each

annoyed, countered with a

immediately raised

mere seconds, the bid escalated from thirty to

the funds, Renee?

low on funds, Miss

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

the lavish lifestyle Catherine enjoyed with him,

other affluent young

showing off his wealth again. Go ahead,

Not so loud! Imagine how Renee must feel hearing

must be devastated!

tinged with irony, didn’t deter

attendees were drawn to the spectacle unfolding, between Catherine and Renee,known to many

initial thirty–million offer escalated to fifty–six

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

to waste

at Rejjee. “Good thing you

them being presented. A subtle smile played on

surprised by her sudden halt

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

the next item nonchalantly, replied, “I

no interest in the

real interest in the bag, her bidding

aim was to inflate the price,

the evening, Renee consistently bid on items Catherine showed

almost foolish, falling for

ring, initially valued at four million, escalated to twenty–eight million due to

a gown priced at eight and a half million soared to forty million because of Renee’s

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, her smile

offered, “Congratulations!” There was no hint of

smile, sly and triumphant, caught Marcelo’s attention

delighted at making Andrew spend more,

found Renee’s actions

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

liberal with his spending on women, found the

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

was going to make him broke

neared its conclusion, the final three

was a winery in Texas, an exquisite property

among others, was visibly interested

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

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

of your mind? The winery, at

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