Chapter 48 No match for her

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“Does Andrew’s predicament please you?” he asked, assuring she’d be upset.

Renee’s eyes spakled with delight.

Seeing her ex–fiancé in distress brought her undeniable joy

The final item was unveiled, a set of diamond bracelets.

The allure was immediate, eclipsing the previous items in desirability.

Wealthy bidders prepared to vie for it, possibly as a lavish L

Marcelo, without hesitation, raised his paddle. “Two billion.

His bid cast a hush over the crowd.

“What the fuck? Two billion right off the bat? Did he even leave room for others to bid?” Someone whispered, Who is that man? The one next to Renee!”

“I don’t have a clue! But such extravagance… he’s richer than Andrew!”

“That’s Marcelo King, isn’t it?”

“Impossible! Marcelo isn’t favored in the King family and doesn’t have that much money. Plus, Andrew didn’t even greet him when he got here.That man can not be the same Marcelo that is supposedly an outcast in the King family.”

As the auction wrapped up, the winning bidders were directed to the conference room to complete payment and sign ownership transfer documents.

Andrew commented sarcastically, “One billion for a winery, Cousin, you certainly know how to spend money.”

He discreetly kept his voice low as he referred to Marcelo as “Cousin,” ensuring he wouldn’t be overheard.

Before Marcelo had a chance to reply, Renee interjected with a smile, “Not quite as extravagant as your girlfriend, though.”

She then turned her attention to Catherine, adding, “Miss Hudson, it seems you went over your budget by an extra 100 million today, just in an attempt to compete with me, right?”

Catherine, defensive, shot back, “I wasn’t competing with you. You were the one trying to compete with me!”

Andrew’s heart sank hearing this.

He knew Catherine had overspent, but the reality of an additional hundred million stung.

That was one hundred million, not ten million!

Renee simply smiled, offering no further comment.

When the time came to sign for the diamond bracelet set, Marcelo extended the pen to Renee.

Renee looked puzzled at the gesture. Marcelo explained, “s a gift for you.”

“I don’t need it.““She declined promptly.

Her mindset was clear: if there was something she truly desired, she would purchase it herself.

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Marcelo seemed indifferent to her refusal.

the auction to purchase her a gift, unaffected by whether or not

surprised glances, taken aback by Renee’s rejection of such a lavish gift. Marcelo coolly instructed Bruce, “Dispose of

Marcelo might actually do it,

exchange, scoffed,

she did receive them. Her

naive and tactless, now felt a touch of nostalgia

Renee ignored her. She was worried Marcelo

could be stored at his house, which

Andrew. “Apologies, Mr. King, but your account balance is insufficient for the Koenigsegg bid. Would you

embarrassed, struggled to

hinted at a pretense of wealth he

your current balance is 1.93 billion dollars. Miss Hudson purchases. amount to 202 million. The Koenigsegg bid is

situation, dismissively interjected,

found himself unwilling to engage in conversation with Catherine, frustrated by her naive

Just 2 billion?

he had allocated nearly all his liquid assets for the auction. Now, with less than 100 million

might

the current

the moment, addressed Andrew. “No need to panic, Mr. King. The penalty for withdrawing only 40%. If the 1.9 billion is too steep, the

secure a prized sports car, 500 million would simply vanish as a penalty, a bitter outcome

is

are

as she noticed Andrew’s pale complexion, her voice softening with concern. Drew, are

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hissed, seething with frustration and embarrassment. Catherine was the reason why he was making a

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as though

scolding in public, coupled with his apparent financial predicament, left her humiliated. Speculation and murmurs spread among the onlookers. “Does Mr. King really not have the

to say. 1.9 billion is no small sum,” another replied, fueling the gossip. “We’ll see who’s truly wealthy when it’s time

own companion,” he scoffed, doubting Marcelo’s financial capacity, especially

the staff promptly clarified, “That

swift settlement of the bill silenced

pointing accusingly at Marcelo, was incredulous.

being impolite,

subtly highlighted

retracted his hand. His complexion alternated between pale and flushed, his gaze still

did Marcelo get that much

little else but bid on various items, seemingly relishing the process. His carefree spending had brought a sense of satisfaction to

played her part well, much to Marcelo’s

to Marcelo’s house through their security service, sparing the bidders the hassle of transporting

auction, Renee walked with Marcelo towards the parking lot but stopped short

to talk to Catherine,” Renee informed

have no interest in

gestured to Luke to close the car door, indicating he wouldn’t

the car, Luke, pazzled, asked, “Mr. King,

back in five

by Marcelo’s

the hell?

now? Yet, now he requested him to

a hefty half–billion penalty for

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exited the auction house,

was frustrated for spending so much yet losing face, while Cathrine felt overshadowed by Renee again, Upon reaching the parking lot, Cathrine noticed Renee standing there, waiting. When their eyes met, Renee maintained her

was clear that Renee had been

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