Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 53 Miranda’s regret

“Are you accusing me of theft?” Renee was struck by the absurdity of the accusation.

Before she could even continue, Catherine had already rummaged through the kraft–paper box and retrieved the fragile sapphire brooch.

Catherine’s voice rose in anger. “This is the piecel Caught in the act, yet you deny it? Renee, you promised to take only what belonged to you. Why did you take my brooch?”

A few onlookers began to whisper among themselves.

“Is that Renee over there?”

“And the one confronting her, Isn’t she from the Hudson family?

“Accusations of theft? This will certainly be intriguing!”

Renee recognized those familiar faces of affluence and realized Catherine’s outrageous behavior was a deliberate spectacle

Catherine was using the onlookers as pawns in her scheme to brand Renee as greedy and dishonest. Catherine’s intent was clear. She wanted to smear Renee’s reputation.

“Catherine to set the record straight, this brooch is mine. You saw me place it in the box,” Renee countered, astounded by the audacity of the lie.

“Renee, how can you twist the truth like this? How can you. How…” Overcome with emotion, Catherine started to

cry.

Renee couldn’t help but wonder if Catherine had taken lessons in drama.

How else could she cry on command?

Grace, drawn by the uproar, appeared just in time to see herdaughter in distress. She was furious.

After being briefed, Grace confronted Renee. “This brooch was a gift from me to my daughter. Are you claiming it’s yours?”

Renee stared at Grace incredulous.

This brooch was a gift to Renee from a significant figure in her high school days, and Grace was well aware of it.

Yet now, Grace was asserting it was her gift to Catherine.

“Unbelievable, “Renee chuckled, lowering her gaze.

Every time, Grace found new ways to astonish Renee.

Grace’s brow creased. “Renee, what’s so funny?”

Was Renee mocking her?

“If you’re so certain it’s your gift to Catherine, it must be of the finest quality, correct?” Renee said, holding the brooch up to the sunlight, its blue light captivating the onlookers.

Confused by Renee’s remark, Grace hastily replied, “Certainly, it’s a top–grade sapphire.”

Grace knew Renee’s taste for the finer things. If the brooch weren’t valuable, Renee wouldn’t have bothered with

It.

Chapter 53 Miranda’s Tegret

Renee couldn’t help but laugh at the claim.

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Miranda Moore, one of the spectators, Rence asked, “Could you please

was taken aback but gladly accepted the brooch,

daughter being overshadowed. “Renee,everyone knows Mrs. Moore is from a medical background. Don’t

husband is indeed in medicine, isn’t your maternal family renowned in the jewelry

she nodded in affirmation to Rence. “You’re well–informed,

response was a subtle rebuke to

status, Grace refrained from offending

afraid the brooch you claim as a gift isn’t what you say it is.” Miranda handed the brooch back to Renee, adding, “This sapphire’s color is too dark, almost black in some light. It’s certainly not of the highest quality

help but laugh at the

that Grace and her recently returned biological daughter were conspiring against Renee,

Renee was too sharp,

stood frozen,

fluctuated between fury and pallor

moment, a commanding voice broke

a wheelchair, with Luke pushing

scene, resting on Renee then moving

but it carried an unmistakable note of interrogation and reproach. Catherine tried

managed a forced smile. “Mr. King, what a surprise to see you here. We

before, from afar at a social gathering. But the image of him in his wheelchair had made a lasting impression, his presence as commanding as

up close, Grace couldn’t deny his striking

thought crossed her mind. If only Marcelo hadn’t been confined to a wheelchair and hated by his family, what a match he would have been for her

was laced with irony exuding an overwhelming aura. “It doesn’t appear

to me.”

confused Renee’s brooch with the one my mother gave me. They look similar, and that

didn’t you clarify things?” Grace quickly added, shifting the blame

both blind?” Marcelo responded coolly,

Catherine felt increasingly cornered

are somewhat harsh. Remember, I am your senior,” Grace responded, her voice dripping with a mix of indignation

simply looked at Grace, his silent, mocking

on the subject, to be

daughter and that Andrew was Catherine boyfriend, this naturally made Grace his

tightened in

Miranda continued to align with Renee, especially since she couldn’t recall

the maid relayed news of a guest in a wheelchair, Rocco

his delight, it was Marcelo. His face broke into

surprise! Why didn’t you

you can’t manage your own household, how can you handle your business affairs? Given these circumstances, you can forget about the exclusive agency rights for the

exclusive rights to a new high–end furniture line, but it wasn’t from Marcelo’s company, Confused, Rocco

Hudson, the deal’s off! The

nearly finalized. We were about to sign the agreement!“Rocco

and Catherine turned to Rocco, aware of the deal’s importance to the Hudson family’s ambitions in the furniture

here overnight?”

still

They just called

clear they had somehow antagonized a significant figure

and Renee depart,

Marcelo with newfound respect and apprehension, Rocco sought

to follow but was promptly halted

as he managed the situation for Marcelo. “Mr. Hudson, if you

car, Renee

requested of Marcelo, then hurried

you for your support, Mrs. Moote,” Renee acknowledged, nodding to the others.

with a warm smile. “Miss Hudson, there’s no need for such formality. Interestingly, the sapphire on

Mrs. Moon, I must visit you soon to express my gratitude, not just

Hudson, there’s no rush. However, your companion over there seems to

wheelchair, his demeanor a mix of indifference