Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 190 The rumors

“Vivian, was Light the brand you defaulted on?”

“Yes.” Vivian fought back her anxiety. “Is there an issue, Marcelo?”

The sudden mention caught her off guard.

“Renee’s the stylist for the Light fashion show,” Marcelo revealed.

Vivian’s heart raced, her hands tensing beneath the table as she struggled to contain her alarm. She had purposefully not told Marcelo that her previous collaboration was with Light, the same brand Renee had worked for.

Subconsciously insecure, Vivian feared his loyalty to Renee might influence his decisions. So, she had asked for his favor without disclosing the full context.

“I knew that,” Vivian replied, regaining her composure. “I wasn’t aware she was involved until later. Had I known, I wouldn’t have broken the contract, despite my challenges. It’s a relief the show was successful; I’d feel terrible if I’d caused any harm to Renee.”

Marcelo’s face remained unreadable.

He toyed with a cigar, showing no intention to light it.

Vivian’s anxiety grew.

She ventured, “Does she hold a grudge for that? I’ve apologized, but it seems she hasn’t forgiven

me…”

Her voice trailed off, and she looked down, feigning distress.

Marcelo had anticipated Renee’s refusal to accept the apology.

Despite her youth, Renee was principled.

She could overlook lack of talent but not the lack of effort.

Similarly, breaching a contract was a serious professional lapse in Renee’s eyes, something she couldn’t overlook.

Vivian expected Marcelo’s consolation, thinking her words painted Renee as unreasonable. Yet, Marcelo’s reaction, or lack thereof, puzzled her.

Then it dawned on her.

Marcelo’s aloof demeanor wasn’t exclusive to her; he was distant with everyone. Perhaps he already harbored negative feelings towards Renee without outwardly displaying them.

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Sarah returned. She was on the verge of knocking when she noticed that the door was slightly open.

A wave of concern washed over her, fearing something might have gone wrong with Renee. Upon

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the door, Sarah’s worry tuined to

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lying on the sofa, busy

about to speak, she realized

that she

her phone, cast uneven shadows giving her a somewhat lonely appearance.” Renee?” Sarah

However, Renee didn’t answer.

shoulder and calling

wakened from a nightmare. Her eyes were wide and

aback by her look. “Renee, what’s wrong

regaining focus.

quickly turned off her phone, calmed her emotions, and asked, “Is

answered, her gaze drifting to

Renee followed her look.

rushed out, leaving his

was here a moment ago,” Renee

hickeys on Renee’s neck and immediately

“

just made out, but

you?” Sarah asked gently

her.

“Sarah, I can’t bear to see him anymore.” Her voice was low and soft,

back gently, then added, “If

Renee had gone to sleep, Sarah went into the bathroom and opened T*****r on

glimpsed Renee’s phone on the T*****r

didn’t need to search any further; the top trending headline was, “Vivian Lambert and Marcelo

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jewelry designer Vivian Lambert and KM Group’s president Marcelo King were seen leaving a hospital together Rumors suggest Vivian had a pregnancy

article was a photo showing Vivian and Marcelo at a

clearly visible. Marcelo, seated in a wheelchair, had only part

some individuals disclosed additional

Paul King, the leader of the King Group, personally requested that Marcelo accompany Vivian at

house. They mentioned witnessing Vivian paying her respects to a deceased member of the King family with them. Her bond with the King

close. Vivian and Marcelo, having grown up together, naturally might develop feelings for each

Vivian recently joined Harvillston? The point is: It’s

art exhibition in Tormeto, Marcelo made a special trip just to be there. These two must be

close since childhood, protecting each other over the years, and now they’re a couple. It’s so romantic. I’m totally rooting for Vivian

when they will get married. I’m obsessed with their