Secret Wife Real Billionaire (by Ela) novel Chapter 130

+25 BONUS

Chapter 130 The unexpected presence

The lecture was split into three segments.

Howard, the host, kicked off the event.Renee followed, sharing her study experiences and tips, Finally, it was time for students to ask their questions.

Renee finished her talk without a problem. The audience, being of a similar age, eagerly participated, asking mostly about study techniques and personal growth.

Wearing a mask,Catherine sat in the corner of the last row. Surveying the crowded room of over five hundred people, with some even standing in the aisles, her expression darkened.

Was Renee really that popular?

Had these people forgotten the scandal Herman revealed about Renee?

Renee randomly picked someone from the audience.

The chosen guy stood up, all smiles, and asked, “Renee, can I ask something unrelated to studies or major?”

“Sure, go ahead.” Renee didn’t care.

“What’s your opinion of Howard? This is his first time serving as a host for someone since becoming the president of the student union.”

Students at this age loved to stir the pot, as they were doing now.

“Come on, Renee! Tell us! What’s your take on Howard?”

“Howard is the most handsome guy at our law school!”

“Renee, you’ve got us all curious!”

Howard was caught off guard for a moment, his panic mixed with a sense of excitement that kept him from instantly shutting down these troublemaking students.

Renee, holding the microphone, glanced at Howard and carefully considered her response.

Noticing Renee’s prolonged silence, Howard felt a twinge of disappointment, though he kept it hidden.

In a tone that was both playful and serious, he warned, “Everyone, please don’t speak nonsense. If you scare Renee away, you might never get any more lectures!”

Feeling relieved by Howard’s words, Renee smiled and replied, “I’m truly honored to have Howard as my host. I have every confidence that he will achieve great things. And when he returns to give lectures, the future student union president can also have the privilege of hosting for him.”

Her response was so well–crafted that it left the gossiping students without anything more to say. Just then, Renee noticed someone watching.

Marcelo was positioned quietly at the back door, observing the scene.

Didn’t Marcelo mention that he wasn’t coming? Why was he here?

Renee, rapidly went over her words and actions in her head, and the embarrassment welled up inside her.

All at once, she recalled the students‘ teasing and an unexplainable sense of guilt washed over her.

Underneath the stage, Catherine anxiously gripped the metal logo on her Chanel bag, squeezing it until her

1/4

Chapter 130 The unexpected presence

fingernails stung so intensely that they began to bleed, snapping her back to reality.

+25 BONUS

In Catherine’s eyes, this so–called student union president clearly liked Renee, just because she got a pretty face!

“Time for the last question!” Howard took command of the situation.

Numerous students raised their hands, eager for a chance.

Renee was about to choose someone when a girl in a mask, sitting in the last row, stood up.

“Renee, I heard that the Herod family went bankrupt because of your doings. Is that true? This pattern seems familiar; didn’t Herman also meet a sad fate because he had feelings for you?”

Renee recognized the girl immediately.

It was Catherine!

Renee was also shocked, as she hadn’t been keeping a close eye on the stock market lately and had no clue about the Herod family’s situation.

The students started to murmur among themselves.

“What’s the deal with the Herod family? How does that connect to Herman?”

“Who’s the girl with the mask? Looks like she’s here to make trouble.”

“I’ve heard about a big company close to bankruptcy, and the owner’s last name is Herod.”

“That’s quite a coincidence… This is kind of scary!”

For a moment, the students looked at Renee with a new level of suspicion.

The downfall of a major company affected people’s everyday lives, and it was completely different from the moral mistakes and tax evasion by the celebrity Herman.

Howard signaled to the student council to intervene with Catherine.

As they approached, Catherine sneered dismissively, “What? Does the University champion freedom and democracy but shut down questioning?”

Her words were a direct challenge to the university’s core values.

The student council members hesitated, unsure of how to respond, and turned to Howard for direction.

. Next to the back door, the Dean, wearing an awkward smile addressed Marcelo, “Mr. King, I’m so sorry you had

to see this.”

It was said that Marcelo had heard about a gifted recent graduate giving a lecture and decided to drop by. The principal was flattered, seeing it as an honor for the school.

But he hadn’t anticipated another incident like the one during the school anniversary.

Noticing Marcelo’s silent observation of Renee, the Dean was worried about Marcelo impression of this outstanding student. “Mr. King, please don’t worry, Renee is beyond reproach in both character and skill! You…”

“I know, “He interrupted.

The Dean was stunned. “Huh?”

Marcelo dialed a number and told the person on the line, “Get her here in two minutes.”

214

Chapter 130 The unexpected prosenice

+25 BONUS

Remembering how Marcelo had acted in his past meetings with Renee, the Dean finally picked up on something, saying, “Mr. King, you and Renee…Do you know each other??

“Yes, “Marcelo confirmed, “She is my wife.”

The Dean was caught off guard. What Marcelo had said came as a bombshell to him.

He was dumbfounded.

The Dean struggled to accept it. “She…Renee’s only twenty two…”

A young woman of her age typically hadn’t even finished her undergraduate studies or have just finished

How did Renee get married to Marcelo?

His disapproval was clear, so Marcelo clarified to the Dean, ‘She’s legally old enough to be married,isn’t she?”

In the broadcasting studio-

“Catherine,” Renee addressed her by name, “The rumor about Herman is supported by police evidence. Are you questioning the police’s integrity and fairness? As for the Herod family… A company’s success or failure depends on its business strategy, core strengths, cash flow, and supply chain integration. You’re a finance student. Shouldn’t you know these?”

“Is that Catherine? The famous one?”

“Why is there a finance student here? Shouldn’t they be in Professor Walters‘ class today? How dare she skip class?”

“Renee has a point. It’s quite a challenge to bring down a company that’s listed on the stock market, isn’t it?”

“I got the impression that Catherine had something against Renee at the last school event, but I figured it was just my imagination.”

Catherine didn’t grasp any of that talk about cash flow and supply chains.

Verify captcha to read the contentVerify