Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 101 So disoriented

Renee was too occupied by thoughts about Vivian and Marcelo and she became so disoriented.

“Be careful, Miss Hudson.”

“Ah!”

Renee stumbled but was steadied by a swift hand.

“Can’t you watch where you’re going?” The man’s voice carried a hint of irritation.

“Damian?” Recognizing him, Renee regained her composure. “Thank you. What brings you here?”

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“I composed the music for today’s ceremony, so naturally, they invited me,” He explained, slipping his hand back into his pocket. “I know you’re not fond of me. It wasn’t my intention to cross paths with you.”

Renee, feeling misunderstood, replied, “I don’t hold any dislike for you. Weren’t you always the one who had issues with me?”

“What? I didn’t..I don’t!“Damian stuttered.

Renee began to list past grievances. “In kindergarten, you pulled my hair. In elementary, you stole my eraser. In middle school, you teased me for being a nerd. In high school, you’d turn away whenever you saw me, it was either that or you made fun of me and bullied me countlessly.”

Her expression seemed to ask, “Need I say more?”

Embarrassed, Damian avoided her gaze.

He wondered why these actions now seemed so foolish.

After a pause, he ventured, “If you don’t hate me, then why don’t you wear the hairpin I gave you? Don’t you like it? If not, feel free to discard it.”

“The hairpin’s at home. It’s not that I don’t want it,” Renee explained patiently.

“Oh.”

The awkwardness was palpable, and though Renee wanted to laugh, the name she’d overheard weighed on her mind, dampening her mood.

“Damian, may I ask you something?” Without waiting for his response, she continued, “Do you know Vivian Lambert?”

“Vivian Lambert? How do you know her? She’s a jewelry designer who’s been abroad for years. There’s been no talk of her here.“Damian moved them aside to avoid obstructing others.

“She…does she know Marcelo?“Renee’s heart raced with the question.

“The Lamberts and Marcelo’s mother’s families are old friends. Vivian and Marcelo grew up together “Damian shared. Then,changing the subject, he asked, “Will you be returning with me later?”

Renee shook her head. “I’ve already booked my flight.”

journey home, preferring solitude. “Renee, are you still with Marcelo?“Damian broached the question he had been

you for the information. I’ll definitely be at your mother’s birthday in two days. See you

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wasn’t lost on

declared her relationship status on stage, only to be bombarded with rumors about Marcelo and another woman

whirlwind; her heart felt

struggled to push away thoughts of Marcelo’s alleged

wife, she tried to reason that jealousy was pointless,

secret wife to satisfy his

of Marcelo’s involvement in Vivian’s exhibition, hinting at a romantic connection, was

Renee found the names Marcelo and Vivian incessantly haunting her thoughts. Her intuition whispered that this Vivian

the phone call

the sofa, her reverie was interrupted

answered, her voice

matter?” Marcelo’s voice carried a note of

wrong,” Renee replied, clutching a pillow. She could

upset?” His intuition picked up on

frustration in her heart, bringing her to the brink of

feigning nonchalance. “What

airport by three in the afternoon. Come pick me up, and

the call and

call, Marcelo beckoned Luke. “Check what’s

asked, “Regarding what

“She’s clearly not herself.”

the concern Marcelo showed

Marcelo was always paying too much attention

allen in love?

as a dancer for a crew. Catherine had someone

trivial matter, but

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to contain her curiosity, began searching online for information

network

to international sites,

the Lambert family’s most esteemed young woman, known for her talent and beauty, and celebrated as a promising

the public displays of her work spoke

Vivian with the KM Group’s CEO, fueling rumors of an

Renee

immediately spotted Marcelo emerging from the crowd in