Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 206 Have to go

The woman who just moments ago seemed composed now held her head in her hands, shaking, her eyes darting back and forth between Marcelo and Paul, clearly struggling with her thoughts. She was having a hysterical episode.

Marcelo, keeping his cool, quickly gave Jessica two pills.

These pills, meant to soothe, worked fast.

Jessica relaxed, lay back on the bed, and drifted gently to sleep.

Marcelo, having finished his task, noticed Renee’s gaze fixed on him.

“Did that scare you?” he asked, gently taking her hand.

It was unclear whether he was referring to Jessica’s actions or his own seemingly indifferent reaction.

Renee shook her head. “No, not scared. Just really surprised.”

She was taken aback by how Marcelo seemed to have mixed feelings about Jessica.

“Do you always trigger your mom like that?” Paul chided Marcelo.

With a mocking smile, Marcelo retorted, “Isn’t she in that condition because of you?”

“You are being disrespectful!” Paul, clearly upset, scolded him before turning his attention to Marcelo’s legs, unable to hide his concern. “Are your legs fully healed?”

Marcelo’s regular trips to Bellbanks University didn’t slip by unnoticed. He doubted Paul’s informants

hadn’t filled him in already.

“Relax, the King family doesn’t interest me one bit,” Marcelo said, his voice laced with slight scorn.

“But you’re my grandson as well. You also have a share in inheriting the King family’s business.” Paul, visibly aged, seemed to regard this grandson with a sense of newfound appreciation.

Marcelo didn’t respond, but the subtle smirk playing on his lips said it all.

He signaled Vivian to join him in the small living room, making sure he stayed within Renee’s view,

intentionally or not.

“Marcelo…” Vivian began, filled with hope that Marcelo might finally put past grievances aside, especially since his brother’s passing had made him more agreeable to her wishes.

“Pack your bags and leave Harvillston. Start the paperwork tomorrow,” Marcelo cut in. “With your skills and good name, you’ll find a top–notch job anywhere in the country.”

Vivian was shocked.

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filled with sudden sadness and a feeling of betrayal, cut

voice rose, catching Renee and Paul’s

back at Vivian, a silent

her lips tightly sealed as if holding back a sea

“Vivian is a Lambert. We need

Renee quickly left before

was easy. The line of bodyguards

figure

was greeted by a strong

noise, quickly dabbing at her eyes to

make Marcelo chase after you?” Renee’s voice was light as she offered

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she continued, “I’m here to give

felt a rush of anger. She quickly brushed away her tears and fired back, “Renee, aren’t

wants me out of Harvillston? What gives

his wife in the eyes of the law, and

who could threaten her position,

idea

to have married

the Hudson and King families!” Vivian

in agreement. “And

families? Why not

could reply, Renee cut in, “Vivian, you were practically

Is this your way of

Vivian burst out laughing.

was dark, hinting at a clever

think his brother left

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moved closer to Renee, whispering as though sharing a deep secret, “Because he knew my heart belonged to Marcelo all along!

aback by Vivian’s words. “You’re…You’re just making this up.” She

was to

truth was not easily

known him, you wouldn’t question my words. He was extraordinary and kind–hearted, always protective

had heard of

his gentle nature, open–mindedness, and business savvy,

me to make up for me.” Vivian spoke with a distant gaze. “I’ve spent years pondering

Love doesn’t heed logic.

remained skeptical. “Vivian, do you see yourself as willingly

you this time because you’re his wife. He feels obligated, and perhaps you’re a novelty to him. But can