Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 61 Fully aware

True merit shines through one’s work.

Renee’s recent styling of Ivan and Brandon catapulted her to overnight fame in fashion circles. Soon, top studios sought her for their male clients. Renee, however, declined, citing her ongoing collaboration with KM Group. She knew focusing solely on male styling could pigeonhole her career.

On the first sunny weekend post–winter, Renee relaxed in a rocking chair by the French window, soaking in the warmth.

“Mrs. King, the Miguels are here for Mr. King, “Chad informed her.

Renee, nearly dozing off, mumbled, “Inform Marcelo about it.”

“Mr. King’s in a meeting, “Chad replied.

Realizing Chad’s implication, Renee sat up. She was being asked to host the Miguels.

“Let them in.” She sighed. Hosting wasn’t her preference, but staying at Marcelo’s house meant lending a hand occasionally.

Renee had the staff ready tea and snacks. Soon, she heard Chad ushering the guests.

“Mr. Miguel, Miss Miguel, please, this way. Mr. King is occupied, so…”

Alyssa cut him off with a shocked outburst. “Renee? What are you doing here?”

Alyssa’s latest appearance at fashion week left her the target of mockery. Critics questioned her role as the face of STAR Jewelry Thankfully, KM Group, who provided the stylist, didn’t hold Alyssa accountable for the brand’s tarnished image.

Yet, Alyssa laid the blame squarely on Renee.

Had Renee not been involved, she wouldn’t have changed stylists, leading to her being overshadowed by Ivan.

Renee was the root of all issues, Alyssa believed.

“Mr. Miguel, Miss Miguel, please take a seat.” Renee had assumed Chad meant the elder Miguels when mentioning the family. Had she known Alyssa would be there, she would’ve retreated to her room.

Renee’s nonchalant hosting irked Alyssa further. “Renee, how can you face me after what you’ve caused? I’ve been the laughingstock because of you.”

Renee regarded Alyssa with disbelief.

What

was Alyssa ranting about?

“Miss Hudson, are you here for Mr. King

“Miguel inquired with a grin.

frustration as she declared,

to infuriate

Alyssa lashed out in disbelief. “What kind of woman lives with a

no obligation to entertain

Or are you just jealous?“Renee paused, then chuckled. “Miss Miguel,you really want to

marry into wealth by all means since you weren’t born in it! What do

enough?“Renee

a deep voice interrupted from upstal “Is this amusing to you?” Descending in

stern demeanor and top buttoned shirt exuded

an implicit endorsement in his

were taken aback, realizing Marcelo’s wards were intimately directed at

all.” Renee excused herself upstairs,

ill of Renee now that she

be quiet,” Magnus

numerous affairs,

he addressed Marcelo. “I apologize for my daughter’s lack of restraint.” Magnus hadn’t corrected Alyssa’s tirade earlier. He had just watched his daughter trade words

at Magnus coolly. “Your

he owed Renee an

of over fifty, how could he lower himself to apologize to someone he viewed as a

Marcelo’s imposing presence forced his

Miss

Miss Miguel, the chocolate you brought was delightful and delicious. Marcelo

you!” Alyssa sputtered, her anger

feel

a quick smile flicker across Marcelo’s face, which

Magnus.

of unease and

Hudson…”

is quite mischievous,” Marcelo interjected smoothly. “Please, Mr. Miguel,

words were a deft deflection, yet

unmistakable weight.

reached the final

Magnus

couldn’t believe that Marcelo had declared her his wife

embraced

barrier in Renee’s heart

brisk breeze brushed past her and her pulse

husband yet hesitated

family and never had