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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me to leave Harvillston? But why?” Her question, filled with sudden sadness and a feeling of betrayal, cut

catching Renee

back at Vivian, a silent hostility filled

lips tightly sealed as if holding back a

“Vivian is

Renee quickly left before Marcelo

Vivian was easy. The line of bodyguards gave

the balcony’s end, Vivian’s figure was visible,

greeted by a strong

noise, quickly dabbing at her eyes to

thought making a scene would make Marcelo chase after you?” Renee’s voice was light as she offered a small shrug. “Turns out,

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here to give you some

away her tears and fired back,

What gives you the right to meddle

the law, and I own half of

who could threaten her

very idea made

lucky to have married Marcelo because

Hudson and King

right!” Renee crossed her arms, nodding in agreement. “And what

families? Why not

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

love. Is this your way

Vivian burst out laughing.

was dark, hinting at a clever scheme

his brother left me in Marcelo’s

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

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

intention was to rattle

was not easily

him, you wouldn’t question my words. He was extraordinary and kind–hearted, always protective of Marcelo, caring for Jessica, and

had heard of

for his gentle nature, open–mindedness, and business savvy, he was

believe he thought he was granting me freedom. He asked Marcelo to take care of me to make up for me.” Vivian spoke with a distant gaze. “I’ve spent years pondering what he lacked that made me not love him. The truth is he was perfect.” Nonetheless, she had no feelings for

Love doesn’t heed logic.

“Vivian, do you see yourself as

does self–respect matter against love? Sure, Marcelo chose you this time because you’re his wife. He feels obligated, and perhaps you’re