Secret Wife Real Billionaire (by Ela) novel Chapter 136

Chapter 136 Making her wish

Chapter 136 Making her wish

Come on! Hanging a painting worth hundreds of millions here was not appropriate

She was secretly worried about the risk of theft with such expensive art.

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“What kind of paintings do you prefer?“Marcelo thought for a moment and then offered, “I have more paintings in my warehouse.”

He was indicating his readiness to give anything to Rence.

Warehouse…

Why did he link this word to the collection?

It was challenging for Renee to convince him not to move more valuables to her apartment, which was less secure than his warehouse.

They then went back to his house

Upon entering the house, they sensed an odd tension.

Chad subtly hinted to Marcelo that Ivan had been waiting all night.

Renee noticed Ivan’s displeased look in the living room, surrounded by his favorite snacks, seemingly wanting to share them with her.

She found herself at a loss for words.

Why did she carry this guilt, like leaving a child home alone during the holidays?

“Ivan, what’s on your mind?“Renee asked, fighting back her guilt,

“I wanted you both to ring in the new year with me.” Ivan hadn’t slept a wink, sporting dark circles under his eyes. He gazed at Marcelo and Renee with a touch of resentment. “Instead, you two disappeared all night!”

Marcelo shot him a chilly look. “I’m not your guardian. My concern is making sure you’re still breathing and studying.”

Ivan turned away, no longer interested in talking to Marcelo.

Taking a seat across from him, Renee asked patiently, “Why didn’t you go out with your friends for New Year’s?”

Celebrating New Year’s with friends is often more fun than with older family members. Additionally, the strained relationship between Ivan and Marcelo didn’t seem conducive to a joint celebration.

Ivan, with a dark expression, questioned, “Did Marcelo authorize me to go out?”

Renee then remembered that Marcelo had restricted Ivan to the house to prevent him from running away again.

She realized how unfortunate Ivan’s situation was.

“I apologize for unintentionally leaving you behind while we…we both…“Renee expressed her guilt but didn’t know how to complete that.

“You think I don’t know what happened? Humph. You and Marcelo must have had a wonderful night at a hotel, righ van

sneered.

Caught off guard, Renee spat out her drink, embarrassed by Ivan’s bold guess.

Ivan, a’bit shocked at his accuracy, playfully teased Renee for being shy, claiming he knew everything.

Renee stood up, and realized Ivan didn’t need her sympathy. He was aware of everything a couple should do, showing his maturity.

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To make amends, Renee prepared à feast of Ivan’s favorite dishes

Marcelo, joining the meal, looked disapprovingly at Ivan.

Before Ivan could cause trouble, Marcelo received a call, darkening his mood.

“I won’t go back,” he replied to the caller, “You only provided a few sperm for my father’s birth. How much is it? I’ll pay you.” Renee and Ivan were stunned and paused their meal.

It was clear the call was from Paul.

After Marcelo ended the call, Ivan and Renee refrained from prying into the details.

A while later, Chad’s phone rang, and he approached with a troubled countenance.

“Mr. King, they suggest that if you go back, this could be an opport me moment for you to comprehend your mother’s condition.

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It was a veiled threat, leveraging Jessica against him.

Marcelo maintained a stoic expression, his face à mask of indifference, but the fork in his right hand slipped from his grasp onto the table, producing a distinct sound akin to a snapping neck. “Carry on with your meal, everyone.” Marcelo’s then requested a servant to fetch his coat.

Renee rose from her seat, declaring, “I’ll come with you.‘

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The King’s house perpetually exuded a stifling ambiance.

A servant guided Marcelo and Renee into the study.

Paul occupied the central position at the yellow rosewood desk, while Gary and Andrew sat in chairs to his left. “Marcelo, did you have a hand in the incident at the bar?” Paul questioned sternly as soon as Marcelo took his seat. Andrew and Gary, brimming with confidence, had assured Paul that Marcelo would deny any involvement and shirk accountability. They had talked bad about Marcelo a lot in front of Paul.

To their astonishment, Kaiden calmly affirmed, “I did.”

His tone exuded arrogance, as if proclaiming, “And what if I did?”

“You!” Gary, taken aback and furious, accused, “Marcelo, I understand there’s a dispute between us,but tarnishing the King family’s reputation and honor is unforgivable! Have you considered the repercussions for the family and for your late father? You keep ruining the legacy he left before?” Gary possessed a silver tongue, deftly intertwining the King family and Marcelo’s late father to seamlessly guide the conversation towards Paul reprimanding Marcelo.

However, Marcelo refused to take the bait.

Curling his lip in disdain, he treated the accusations as preposterous, steeped in derisive mockery.

“Legacy?What legacy?Oh, the one you all stole from me?”

“Marcelo!“Paul, sensing a challenge to his paternal authority, slammed the table, demanding, “Choose your words carefully!”

“Thinking of using my mother as leverage once more?“Marcelo astutely voiced Paul’s underlying intent.

Indeed, Paul harbored such intentions, but Marcelo’s direct acknowledgment thwarted any attempt to employ Jessica as a bargaining chip.

“Explain yourself. Why the deliberate act? We’ve uncovered that Dove Island Bar belongs to you,“Paul, pressed, his gaze laden with significance.

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Marcelo’s role as the CEO of KM Group alone had already astonished Paul, not to mention his unexpected ownership of the prosperous Dove Island Bar.

The grandson he had dismissed as inconsequential had silently flourished, compelling Paul to take notice.

“Marcelo, is envy consuming you? You tarnish my standing, aiming to usurp the King legacy, right?“Andrew accused. Then he added, “Remember, the King family business still belongs to Grandfather. It’s rightfully his!”

Renee held back a laugh, barely containing her amusement.

Could this be a battle for supremacy?

Andrew’s words resembled the rhetoric of benevolent princes in historical dramas.

But everyone knew the real truth deep down.

The King family business was founded by Marcelo’s father.

“Marcelo, is that your perception?“Paul inquired.

ICut to the chase. What’s the true purpose of summoning me?“Marcelo impatiently dismissed their banter.

Gary refrained from probing Marcelo further about his actions, acknowledging the mutual animosity. Pressing Marcelo to confess his “mistake” served as a pretense for finding a resolution “Marcelo, given your involvement in this matter with Andrew affecting the entire king family, a fair resolution is required,” Gary proposed. “You publicly confess to concocting the information, issue an apology to Andrew, and incorporate Dove Island Resort into the King family’s portfolio, harmonizing with our tourism and cultural endeavors.”

“Pfft!“Renee’a laughter echoed strangely within the study.

This man was delusional.

Numerous gazes were directed her way.

“My apologies, it was unintentional.“Renee genuinely expressed regret, but a sly smile followed. “I couldn’t resist.”

Marcelo, whose spirits had been dampened by his family, started to brighten.

Casually leaning against the chair, he anticipated Renee’s response.

He understood her cunning nature; she consistently caught everyone off guard.

Presently, she unabashedly ridiculed Gary’s bold assertions.

On each visit to this oppressive residence, she vocally supported him, unwaveringly aligning herself with him and mitigating the oppressive atmosphere of the King’s house.

“This is a matter for the King family. If you’re unwilling to hear it, leave this instant!“Paul attempted to rein in his anger.” Women need not be entangled in such affairs!”

Unfazed by the patriarchal arrogance, Renee retorted with a smile ‘Paul, I am acting like this due to your preference for your other son and grandson over my husband,Marcelo. I am the only one Marcelo can rely on for support. If you cast me out, wouldn’t you be conspiring with others to sideline him?” Though her words held a childlike tone, they were laced with evident sarcasm, rendering it challenging for anyone to censure her.

Paul’s countenance soured considerably.

He was aware of his bias toward Gary, a sentiment shared by others, yet Renee was the only individual audacious enough to vocalize it.

A stunned silence enveloped everyone.

Renee’s utterance of “my husband, Marcelo” enchanted Marcelo, resonating like a spell and quickening his heartbeat,

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rendering him unable to avert his gaze.

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Preempting others,Renee addressed Gary, “Mr. Gary, I’m intrigued. You accuse us of harming Andrew. Did we fabricate the information, or did we coerce Andrew into falsifying it? Are you bal in deeds but timid in acknowledgment? Andrew stirred trouble at my school’s anniversary. Am I not entitled to retaliate?”

Marcelo’s gaze subtly shifted.

She willingly took the blame.

Experiencing protection of this kind was a long–forgotten sensation for him–those acquainted with him deemed him too resilient to require shielding. Yet Renee, this audacious individual, boldly stood in his defense without a moment’s hesitation.

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