Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 48

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.

her a gift, unaffected by whether or not she needed

of such a lavish gift. Marcelo coolly instructed Bruce, “Dispose of it then

do it, hastily suggested, “Give it to

exchange,

when she did receive them. Her

directness naive and tactless, now

Renee ignored her. She was worried Marcelo

stored at his house, which was also owned by Marcelo, and then

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

and embarrassed, struggled to process the

a pretense of wealth he

amount to 202 million. The Koenigsegg bid is 1.9 billion,

the situation, dismissively interjected, “Just 2

himself unwilling to engage in conversation with Catherine, frustrated by

Just 2 billion?

the auction. Now, with less than 100

might have managed to

the

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

prized sports car,

is

are you talking

pale complexion, her voice softening with concern.

2.5

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

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feeling as though she had

financial predicament, left her humiliated. Speculation and murmurs spread among the onlookers. “Does Mr. King really not have the funds?” someone

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

“You should be more concerned about your own companion,” he scoffed, doubting Marcelo’s financial

promptly clarified, “That gentleman has already completed

settlement of the bill silenced any doubts about his

at Marcelo, was incredulous. How…How is

King, you’re being impolite, “Renee intervened

subtly highlighted Andrew’s

impoliteness, quickly retracted his hand. His complexion alternated between pale and flushed,

baffled. Where did Marcelo get

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

had played her part well, much

Marcelo’s house through their

parking lot but stopped short of

informed

quickly added, “Don’t worry, I have no interest

gestured to Luke to close the car door,

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

back in five minutes, “Marcelo

by

the hell?

now? Yet, now he requested him to drive the car back to the auction

faced a hefty half–billion penalty for his inability to

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the auction house, both

face, while Cathrine felt overshadowed by Renee again, Upon reaching the parking lot, Cathrine noticed Renee standing there, waiting. When their

was clear that Renee had been waiting

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