Secret Wife Real Billionaire (by Ela) novel Chapter 132

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Chapter 132 Her new year gift

There’s a variety of things to do. You could go to a concert with a huge crowd, visit amusement parks for fireworks, or head downtown to hear the New Year bells Bats have countdown events too.”

Marcelo considered Luke’s suggestions.

Why would anyone enjoy being in a huge crowd at a concert?

Weren’t fireworks seen on occasions other than New Year’s?

What’s the big deal about bell ringing? It’s merely a mechanical sound.

Wasn’t visiting bars just an everyday thing?

Those suggestions were truly unexciting.

Luke could easily read the lack of interest on Marcelo’s face, which didn’t surprise him.

He was about to exit the office.

Just as he reached the door, he was called back.

Marcelo announced, “Let anyone with important issues come to me now. I’m leaving in three hours.”

Luke was stunned. “Oh? Understood!”

They were leaving early at the year’s end?

They were not finalizing the annual accounts?

Could Marcelo be planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve?

This idea surprised Luke. When he shared the message with the senior executives, they too were surprised.

They simultaneously wondered, “Is the boss stepping down from his position?”

Marcelo first missed work, and now he’s leaving early!

Luke explained that Marcelo might be celebrating New Year’s Eve, urging them to present any urgent documents promptly to avoid delaying him.

The first to arrive at his office was the Head of the Planning Department.

After discussing work matters and noticing Marcelo’s seemingly good mood, the director ventured to ask, “Mr. King, are you joining in New Year’s Eve celebrations tonight?”

Marcelo looked up, his aura commanding. “It appears Luke gets along well with you all.” His tone was mysterious, leaving the director feeling uneasy, uncertain if Marcelo was unhappy. “Mr. King, Luke just mentioned it briefly…”

Trying not to involve Luke, the director quickly added, “I was just curious. My daughter enjoys New Year’s Eve festivities too.”

Marcelo showed interest, asking, “What does your daughter do for New Year’s Eve?”

“Um..:She celebrates with her boyfriend, though I’m not too clear on the details.”

Suddenly, a thought struck the director, recalling that Marcelo might now be in a relationship! Motivated by a sharp sense of self–preservation, he added, “Her boyfriend consistently sends her flowers and gifts on the new

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year. She always comes home talking about it.”

Flowers?

Gifts?

A look of realization crossed Marcelo’s face.

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The names Catherine and Renee quickly became the talk of the University in just an afternoon. Some students were discussing the valuable insights from Renee’s lecture

Others were curious about why Catherine had interrupted Renee’s lecture.

Many were surprised by Laura’s unexpected appearance.

But the majority were talking excitedly about Catherine’s boyfriend.

“Catherine, do you really have a boyfriend now?”

Back in her class for a meeting, this question was thrown at Catherine.

She had always presented herself as a friendly, wealthy girl to her classmates, leading them to freely engage in such gossip.

Internally cursing, Catherine hesitantly confirmed, “Yes, I’m seeing someone. It’s a recent thing, and I haven’t had the chance to announce it to my fans yet.” She relied on these classmates for group projects and didn’t want to alienate them.

“Catherine, is there an issue between you and Renee from the art school? We heard you were…specifically targeting her in today’s lecture?” someone asked.

Catherine offered a forced smile. “I wasn’t targeting her. I was just raising my doubts.”

“You share the surname Hudson with her,” another person added, “I assumed you knew each other. But what you did today didn’t seem right. The rumor about Herman has been debunked, yet you brought it up again.”

Catherine was seething with rage and about to reply when she stopped short.

The comment resonated with her: “You share the surname Hudson with her. I assumed you knew each other.”

A realization struck her; she had another trick to play.

Rocco enjoyed coffee with a group of business associates in the cafe.

Following the discussion, they simultaneously brought up their children.

A bald gentleman remarked, “By the way, I fear none of our children can match Mr. Hudson’s excellence! I truly admire you, Mr. Hudson!”

Another executive chimed in, “Absolutely! Lately, my ineffectual son has been idolizing your daughter’s pictures, Mr. Hudson, I’m clueless about his intentions. Hahaha, I genuinely don’t comprehend the youth nowadays.” “Precisely! Mr. Hudson, my daughter shared your daughter’s resume with me. Oh my god! Graduating as a master in advance with outstanding academic accomplishments. Numerous individuals must be vying to flatter her.” “Are you referring to Renee?“Rocco hesitated to acknowledge it, but the individual graduating as a master in

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advance couldn’t be Catherine.

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“Yes!” The bald man affirmed, “Even though Renee isn’t your biological daughter, you’ve raised her since she was a baby. She’s still your daughter.”

He implied something more.

Those observant could discern the Hudson family’s favoritism towards Catherine, particularly Grace, who not only praised Catherine but also diminished Renee.

Rocco’s expression grew somber, devoid of a smile.

He harbored regrets. Despite being aware of Renee’s exceptional qualities,Catherine was, after all, his biological daughter. Moreover, due to Grace’s favoritism towards Catherine, he had overlooked the mistreatment Renee endured from Grace and Catherine.

However, now he sincerely regretted it.

If he maintained a good relationship with Renee, many would envy him.

Furthermore, Renee married Marcelo, the CEO of KM Group.

Now, pondering over their words, he found them quite reasonable, and a tinge of remorse gripped his heart.

Ding–dong!

The elevator doors opened on the highest floor.

On her way to Marcelo’s office, Renee sighed with relief, relieved not to encounter any senior executives.

“Miss Hudson?” Seated at the primary desk in the secretary’s office, Anna spotted Renee right away.

“I’m looking for Marcelo. Is he in his office?” Renee nodded and inquired.

Anna appeared taken aback.

“Mr. King didn’t mention you were coming…” Swiftly altering her tone, she added, “But…but you’re an exception. Please, come with me.”

Subsequently, Anna guided Renee along the way.

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Renee silently arched her eyebrows as she observed Anna’s back.

The way Anna responded didn’t align with typical chief secretary behavior, and Renee found her words displeasing.

The initial part of Anna’s statement appeared deliberately ambiguous, making Renee wonder if she was overthinking things.

Renee remembered calling Marcelo on the day of her YEAR prize victory.

Marcelo assumed that Anna answered, so his phone should be with her.

However, Renee questioned why Vivian had the phone at that moment.

Anna tapped on the door and received a reply from within before ushering Renee inside.

“Have a seat.” Marcelo lifted his head before returning to reading the documents.

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“Sure.“Renee then took a seat in the office’s reception area.

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She recalled that Marcelo had instructed her to be his interpreter, but he did not mention it now. She desired to inquire about the Herod family’s investment but refrained due to Marcelo’s occupied state.

“Renee,” the man engrossed in work, as if possessing a third eye, didn’t lift his head but remarked, “How many more glances do you plan on stealing?”

“Who said I was looking at you?” Caught off guard, Renee instinctively denied, “I just wanted to inquire… Why did you invest in the Herod family using my name?”

Marcelo glanced up and casually stated, “I’m wealthy.I can do that.”

He aimed for the Herod family to serve as her backing, boosting her confidence.

He acknowledged that she wasn’t a fragile girl, but he was willing to offer her more.

“I don’t believe your excuse. Please be honest with me,Marcelo, “Renee asserted.

Marcelo fell silent, feigning deafness.

Failing to obtain an answer, Renee resorted to idly browsing her phone.

At that moment, she came across an online post from a wealthy young man, “Mr. Andrew King is throwing a celebration in honor of himself. The expenses are on him today. The gathering will take place at Dove Island Bar. Feel free to join us!”

There were photographs displaying various certificates belonging to Andrew, including degree certificates from two prestigious international universities and a collection of competition certificates earned through international contests.

Numerous individuals were extending congratulations and praise to Andrew.

Renee found herself perplexed.

“When did Andrew become so intelligent, Marcelo?” Renee queried Marcelo, her confusion evident. While Marcelo disliked Renee bringing up Andrew, her words tight oddly pleased him.

“Him? Smart?” He smirked.

It implied that Andrew had consistently been less intelligent.

Objectively, Andrew wasn’t unintelligent, but his achievements stemmed more from being born into and indulged in by the King family than from diligent efforts.

Marcelo was four years older than Andrew, and they shared the same age. In their youth, Andrew lived in the shadow of Marcelo.

Marcelo, a renowned prodigy, gained widespread acclaim and was considered the ace to bolster the King family’s influence and power.

Marcelo’s era of prominence ended with the unfortunate events of the King family’s eldest son, eldest grandson, Jessica, and Marcelo’s supposed disability.

And when it came to comparing herself to Andrew, Renee believed she was superior to him in every aspect. Well, perhaps not in character, as she considered Andrew genuinely unpleasant.

“It’s hard to believe that Andrew has achieved first place in numerous international competitions and earned a master’s degree from Crestmont University, a prestigious university.” Renee found it perplexing. “During my

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