Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 114

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?

that what she

boss. Well, not exactly. I’m the major shareholder, involved only in dividends,

Renee’s shares or start his venture. Yet,

international fashion studio. Mrs. King,

replied earnestly, batting her eyelashes “These are minor compared to your

cheek. “Flattery won’t work on me

curious. I’m not after your

in knowing how capable

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cards with

quite a secret,” remarked one lady. Grace, surprised,

words carried a hint of

nuanced expression, “Not Catherine.

haven’t heard such a big news. Oh, I forgot. You missed Freddy’s show.” The woman to Grace’s left filled her in on

possible for Renee…to be acquainted with Freddy?” Grace was so

nearly forgotten about her

at the same

a shame. Securing a dress made by him is quite difficult as you have to wait

quite an asset.Everyone aware of the situation

Grace’s behavior was harsh.

today.” She was

stayed any longer.

returned home, her mood stormy. Before her anger

the matter?“Grace asked,

eyelashes, Catherine appeared quite pitiful. She questioned Grace, “Mom, did you know about

out. She never mentioned it to

forthcoming. Knowing someone like Freddy, a renowned designer, and keeping it

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

was scheduled to appear

his first–ever show in the country at the same time. Catherine’s team thought it would be a great

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

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attention was swiftly drawn back to Catherine’s

Hudson family hadn’t adopted Rence, she wouldn’t

Catherine who knew Freddy. And Grace wouldn’t have to endure seeing other mothers take their

more she sympathized with

is nothing.” Grace reassured Catherine, “Don’t worry, my dear. You want a dress from Freddy, right? I’ll get it for you. We won’t

setting up a new branch

Renee paid a symbolic visit to Freddy’s studio to oversee

several times, but she deflected each time, saying,

the rumors concerning Vivian and your husband. Don’t take it to heart.

you’re a man too,“She

not married. But, isn’t your

responded, but she couldn’t help picturing

if she

was some intruder. Looked like he wanted to banish me from the country.

but

with Marcelo, Renee had come to understand his somewhat territorial nature. His possessiveness was

a man as visibly jealous as

Jealous?

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