Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 20

Sarah had toldabout what was going on online regardingand Catherine.

But I've never paid are mind to the comparison

Hell, | didn’t want to be compared to anyone.

| just wanted to live my life on my terms.

And now, | was focused on an opportunity with KM Group, which was currently seeking a stylist for their new

quarterly project.

KM Group was a global powerhouse which was recently expanding into the domestic market they held significant

influence enough to make even the king family cautious in thair approach

A collaboration with KM group would offera shield against the Hudsons who were constantly trying to ruin

my name,

Towards evening, descended the stairs to find Chad deep in conversation with Marcelo Upon noticing me,Chad

said to me.

“Oh Mrs King, we were just talking about you.”

| walked closer to them,curiously.“Did | do something wrong?”

“Of course not. There's a banquet at the King’s family house tomorrow and both you and Mr King are invited.”

“Me?“l glanced at Marcelo.

| knew Marcelo’s relationship with his extended family was strained and got a lot worse when his father passed |

was sure he didn’t want to be around them

Plos | doubted if he wantedaccompanying him to the King family event.

The Invitation seemed more like a trip.

“What's with that look? You don’t want to go?” Marcelo asked me

“I don’t.”l shook my head.

| firmly believe that | would always be a nominal Mrs King Sure, a few of his family members know that he was

married tobut | wasn’t ready to meet the rest given his tense ties with his family,

Was there any need to meet the rest of his family.

But then again, we were married and it was inevitable.

It was only right | met his family.

“You do know that you have no choice in this, right?” He asked.

I nodded

I knew.

| had to do everything he wants. That was what | signed up for.

“MARCELO

| sat in my wheelchair as | stared at Renee walking down from the stairs.

She was clad in a long dress which was subtly adorned with a moon-white pattern, perfectly suitable for meeting

the elders.

Her book was elegant and poised melding her look so graceful.

Yet, the dress seemed too striking

| had never been attractive to anyone. just found everyone I've ever met normal in terms of their looks.

But this woman wasn’t normal and it botheredso much.

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She exhibited a rang of personas, gentle and serene yet capable of anger,cunning and charm

She was in every aspect, an arresting presence

The thought of Andrew being with her before soured my mood I didn’t feel to notice how he looked at her at the

mall the other day.

I knew he still wanted her

Even if | had no feelings for Renee, didn’t appreciate others coveting what was mine!

*MARCILO*

As we got into the car, | noticed Marcelo looked angrier than usual.

He was dressed,casually and knowing his strained relationship with his family, it clicked for me.

“Marcelo, this attire isn’t to impress the King Family Observing proper etiquette is key for a confident defense.If

we appear disrespectful it gives them an excuse to criticize ”

Moreover, for a stylist bike me,maintaining a professional image was fundamental.

“You have just graduated, yet you are surprisingly seasoned,huh.“Marcelo remarked with a hint of scom.

| can’t believe he found my words nonsensical

leved him and then looked away.

One can never get through him.

| froze when | suddenly felt him move a stray strand of my hair and tucked it behind my ear.

| slowly turned my head to stare at him.

He seemed to realize what he was doing for he quickly took his hand away.

| swallowed, feeling off-balance

The Kings family house was located in the suburbs, an imposing structure dating back a century, its grandeur

preserved through continuous renovations,

As we arrived, | was struck by the solemnity of the historic mansion.

King, Mrs King “The servants greeted us respectfully.

One led the way while another pushed Marcelo’s wheelchair.

The mansion had been modified for Marcelo’s accessibility, with threshold removed and wheelchair-friendly

paths modified.

Jessica was surprisingly strict with her son.l figured as she was his mother, they might be extremely close but

they appeared to have a strained relationship as well.

What was wrong with this family?

Laughter and conversation filled the hall, a vast area of several hundred square meters About thirty close

relatives of the Kings family’s were present, the women congregated on one side, the men on the other.

In the center, an accent painting and an imperial gift plaque were displayed flanked by two mahogany chairs.

I noticed the room fell into a brief silence when Marcelo and | entered.

“Marcelo!“Someone called out

“This is unacceptable!Everyone’s been waiting!“An elderly man over seventy scolded his gaze sharp and critical.

| glanced at Marcelo who nonchalantly gestured at his wheelchair.“l can move around as fast as everyone you

know.”

i frowned

What an excuse!

| tried not to laugh imagining their faces if they found out that this man could walk,perfectly.

Andrew’s gaze lingers on Renee,still in a

awe of her beauty

It was his first tseeing her in a traditional dress. Her graceful demeanor, paired with her striking features was

breathtaking.

“It's okay Dad. We should be used to Marcelo’s lateness by now He never keeps to time.“Said a well-dressed

middle-aged man offering a cup of coffee to the older men.

He smiled at Marcelo his tone hinting at familiarity.

“I'm Marcele’s closest uncle yet he always givesthe cold shoulder. “Gary let out.

He was Andrew’s Dad.

“Closest uncle,really?Marcelo sneered “Cut the bullshit,Gary You're just a fucking stranger to me.”

“Don’t speak to my father like that!“Andrew shot at Marcelo.

Felicis mother held his shoulder trying to calm him down.

“Calm down, Drew. We all know how had tempered Marcelo Is Speaking of strangers,who’s this?“She pointed at

Renee “Should she even be here?”

Renée now understood Marcelo’s earlier disdain Someone was always ready to cause trouble, even if you were

polite or simply minding your business. Virkon looks were cast towards Resee smocking scurious, some

disdainful and soutright ridiculous.

“Renee."“Catherine present as Andrew's girlfriend,stood beside Felicia as she watched the scene unfold.

Felicia already knew who Renee was to Marcelo so she said.

“Oh,isn’t this the wench your parents raised? The one who keeps trying to be the real Miss Hudson.”

Renee scoffed. “The Hudson title might have held value a month ago but sadly, it doesn’t toanymore.” She

shot back.

Laughters rippled through the crowd.

Renee,standing by Marcelo’s side as his wife knew that any insult to her was an insult to him

She was well aware that she and Marcelo were on the sboat now

She placed her hand on his wheelchair and continued,calmly.

“I'm Mrs King now.Why would | still compete for the irrelevant title of Miss Hudson?”

Her statement was irrefutable.

The prestige of the King family far outstripped that of the Hudsons.

The significance of being Mrs King overshadowed her previous status.

Marcelo looked down unable to hide the flicker of amusement in his eyes.

His mother did great this time

He had to finally thank her for choosing this woman.

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like this about his mother but he had to understand.

And now he was glad that Renee was not easily intimidated.

Andrew, irked by Renee's alliance with Marcelo remarked, mockingly.

“Marcelo, | see that you have a taste for the woman | rejected. How pathetic.”

Renee had grown tired of his sly remark, he constantly had something stupid to say.

And since Marcelo appeared to be upset about Andrew’s words, she had to put him in his place.

“Andrew, Marcelo is your oldest

cousin and you should try to be

respectful to him and toPlus, you

never rejected pel Yefedte you

bEcaUsh fad to find a great man.

Well, the past doesn’t matter

anymore,what matters now is the

present of which | am Marcelo’s wife.

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“Mr King, rather than scrutinizing my husband, perhaps you should try disciplining your own son and teach him

so manners.”

Her words seemed to struck a nerve in Andrew's family.

Felicia marched towards Renee furiously

“How dare you talk to my husband and son that way? Who do you think you are?

As she raised up her hand to hit Renee, Marcelo reached for a cup of coffee nearby and splashed the counter on

her.

Felicia moved back,screaming in shock and pain,

A shocked silenced enveloped the hall.