Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 114 Her mother

In the study, Renee raised her concerns to Marcelo. “You’re pushing Ivan so hard with his studies. Aren’t you worried it might affect his work?”

If Ivan truly didn’t want to study, he could just endure these months.

Gazing towards the guesthouse, Marcelo replied, “If he doesn’t get into a top university, he’ll retake the entrance exam. Time is precious for professional e–sports players.”

His approach was strict.

Too strict, Renee thought.

“But isn’t it too much for him? Only six months left and he said his grades are unsatisfactory…”

Renee found it challenging to sympathize with him, she had always been an exceptional student during her school

days.

“He’s never studied seriously before. Now, he needs to de

Renee pitied Ivan. He was miserable.

to double his efforts. It’s only fair,“Marcelo replied indifferently.

Then, she remembered something. “I’m inviting Freddy out for dinner in two days. I won’t be home for dinner.”

Freddy was in the city for à month. Since Renee had promised to treat him, she wanted to get it done sooner.

Marcelo beckoned on her to come closer.

Leaving her laptop, Renee approached him, curious. “What is it? Need some help?”

As she neared, he grasped her wrist, guiding her into his arms.

She found herself seated on his lap, feeling the warmth of his skin and the definition of his muscles through the fabric.

Marcelo, with a light smile, teased, “Inviting an employee out to dinner?”

Renee then recalled Freddy jokingly calling her his boss.

“He…was just joking.”

“Or is he interested in you?“His expression grew

ense.

She felt a chill. She struggled to recall if she had invested in Freddy’s venture through her private account or under the Venus Private Foundation.

Using the foundation’s name linked her too closely with it.

She initially planned to use the foundation’s name, but did things change later?

In a rush for cross–border investment, did she write a personal check instead?

what she

the major shareholder, involved only in dividends, not orations. Over time, I’ve reduced my shares

out Renee’s shares or start his venture. Yet, he remained grateful for Renee’s early support, generously sharing profits with her

fashion studio. Mrs. King, how much wealth

more, “She replied earnestly, batting her eyelashes “These

playfully pinched her cheek. “Flattery won’t work on me “Then

curious. I’m not

knowing how capable

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afternoon, Grace was playing cards with

Freddy? You’ve kept that quite a secret,” remarked one lady. Grace, surprised, replied, “Catherine knows

carried a

clarified with a nuanced expression, “Not Catherine. I meant your adopted

heard such a big news. Oh, I forgot. You missed Freddy’s show.” The woman to Grace’s left filled her in

for Renee…to be acquainted with Freddy?” Grace was so astonished that she accidentally

about

at the

quite difficult as you have to wait in line. If Renee is still considered your daughter, you might persuade her to get you one of Freddy’s

taunting Grace for losing Renee, who was quite an asset.Everyone aware of the situation knew that

Grace’s behavior was harsh.

game today.” She was afraid that she would lose control of her

stayed any longer.

home, her mood stormy. Before her anger could erupt, Catherine’s

matter?“Grace asked,

Grace, “Mom, did you know about Renee’s close relationship with

just found out. She

of Renee. Clearly, Renee had not been forthcoming. Knowing someone like Freddy, a renowned designer, and keeping it from

try to borrow a dress from him, I get rejected… “Catherine clung to Grace, and cried pitifully, “Mom, is it that destiny just favors

fate would have it,Catherine was scheduled to appear on a red carpet

be a great publicity move to have her wear one

dismay, when they requested a dress under the guise of being the fiancée of the King family’s

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drawn back to

Rence, she wouldn’t have had

weren’t for the fact that Renee had grown up with the Hudson name, it should have been Catherine who knew Freddy. And Grace wouldn’t have to endure seeing other mothers take their daughters to

more she sympathized with her disadvantaged

be favoring you, not her. Renee is nothing.” Grace reassured Catherine, “Don’t worry, my dear. You want a dress from Freddy, right? I’ll get

setting up a new branch office

as a major shareholder, Renee paid a symbolic visit to Freddy’s studio to

times, but she deflected

slightly disappointed, conceded, “Okay, but Renee, I’ve heard about the rumors concerning Vivian and your husband. Don’t take

a man too,“She gently reminded

isn’t your husband upset about you having

about?” Renee responded, but she couldn’t help picturing

was as if

me like I was some intruder. Looked like he wanted to banish me from the country. Good thing he’s not

help but laugh. “Really? That

time with Marcelo, Renee had come to understand his somewhat territorial nature. His possessiveness was just as much a part of his strong character as his

not an exaggeration. I’ve never seen a man as visibly jealous as

Jealous?