Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 196 False and misleading

The manager’s words seemed incomprehensible to Marcelo.

He was the big shot, and Renee was indeed his intended contact, that much was accurate.

But sexual harassment?

“I’m married,” he clarified. There was no question of harassment

The manager was more furious upon hearing this.

He hissed, “Married and still lusting after the Bellbanks University’s prized gem? Get out! You scoundrel!”

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Marcelo sensed that the manager was a bit unhinged.

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Given the manager’s apparent familiarity with and protective stance toward Renee, he summoned his rarely exercised patience.

“Renee is my wife!” he declared, looking stern.

“Young man, are you delusional? Miss Hudson, a young woman in her early twenties, married? Leave immediately, or I’ll call security!”

Marcelo, clenching his teeth, had never felt so at a loss for words.

Out of respect for Renee’s alma mater, he refrained from barging in. Instead, he dialed her number, attempting to establish that he wasn’t acting out of fantasy.

After all, he was really her husband.

“Apologies, but the number you’ve called is currently unavailable.

The manager casually savored his tea, appearing poised as if anticipating Marcelo’s subsequent actions.

The unspoken message behind the declined call was unmistakable.

Renee had no intention of engaging in communication with him.

Moreover, the manager’s accusation of harassment appeared to be Renee’s deceptive maneuver. “Young man, if Miss Hudson isn’t fond of you and declines to meet, it’s best to let go,” the manager offered.

Marcelo experienced a sudden pang in his chest, not knowing what to do next.

left the milk tea on the reception desk,

up, but can

the manager retorted, “I’m a gatekeeper, not

of harassment for deceiving a student. Observing Marcelo exiting the dorm, Luke swiftly made his way toward him. “Sir, Wyatt mentioned sole urgent

Lambert.”

to

desired to remain in close proximity to

Jessica and Vivian required prompt

at the milk tea he held, Marcelo strolled into a nearby convenience

tea to the cashier, uttering words that sparked excitement in

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Marcelo emerged empty–handed.

milk tea to the convenience store?” Luke

minutes to purchase milk tea

shot a

message of “are you stupid?” in Marcelo’s

lights illuminated Renee’s

a lingering glance before getting into the car. He instructed,

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Marcelo’s incoming call, gazing until it ceased ringing and registered as a missed call. Within

knocks echoed on the

peered through the peephole and

door and

“Sir.”

you. He’s quite handsome and dressed like a big shot. I’m not sure if it’s the man you mentioned, but I didn’t

had spotted Luke beside

problem. If he shows up again, I’ll

shower, Renee sat on the sofa, deep in contemplation. She grabbed her phone and reopened

r app.

about Marcelo and Vivian had

there were fresh

a live–streamed fashion interview where she was questioned about her

smile, “I’m a jewelry designer, not a public personality. My romantic affairs are personal, and I’d rather keep them private. I hope everyone can understand, and I appreciate your well

only fueled the

gossip from the internet wasn’t

means that Mr. King and Miss Lambert are indeed

ardently defends his childhood