Secret Wife Real Billionaire (by Ela) novel Chapter 228

Renee gave a nervous laugh.

“I was just trying to finish up everything with the drama team as quickly as I could.”

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With every new actor came the challenge of finding the right look and makeup that would suit their role and match the scene and costumes of the other characters. It was a lot of work.

Marcelo gave a knowing hum, his voice hinting at something more.

Renee, feeling a twinge of guilt, gently pulled on his sleeve.

“Marcelo, I never made a fuss about you helping Marvin with Sarah. You can’t use this against me.”

Marcelo gave her a look, as if asking, “Is this your way of saying you’re sorry?”

Renee didn’t believe she was in the wrong.

If men could go after their careers, why couldn’t women do the same?

She had no intention of changing.

Yet…she thought she might still smooth things over with him.

Leaning forward, she supported herself on the back of the chair and landed a quick kiss on the corner of his mouth, her eyes shining as she gazed at him.

“Honey, are you still upset with me?” she whispered.

The moment her lips touched his, Marcelo’s mood shifted.

That small kiss, though far from enough, pierced through his annoyance.

Her endearing call of “honey” sounded incredibly sweet, completely catching him off guard. Marcelo lifted her by the waist, moving her directly to the passenger seat.

“Hey!” Renee exclaimed, surprised by the sudden movement.

Before she knew it, she was sitting in his lap, enveloped in a deep kiss that lasted much longer than the first.

It wasn’t until she pressed firmly against his chest that the kiss broke.

Marcelo hesitantly released her, his eyes filled with questions about her discomfort.

Feeling her squirm, he wrapped his arms tighter around her waist, pulling her closer.

“You…Let me go!”

She felt completely trapped in his hold, her hands only managing to rest against his chest.

In such a hold, everything seemed so intense.

Renee froze, not daring to make a move.

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“Your ears are turning red, Rence.”

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Marcelo’s voice was deep, filled with emotion and a hint of amusement at catching her off guard. “Aren’t you used to this by now? Hum?”

“Marcelo, we are in a parking lot! Inside the car!”

Renee was extremely anxious.

Marcelo teased, she recalled how, despite his usually cool demeanor, he loved seeking excitement!

“I won’t tolerate any pranks in my car! If you do, I’ll stop picking you up after work!”

As if threatening not to pick him up from work would actually deter him.

Marcelo couldn’t help but scoff quietly to himself.

After a short pause, he gave her a pat on the back as if to show some kind of forgiveness, then released her.

“We’ll use my car next time,” he said.

Renee muttered to herself, “There’s not going to be a next time!”

As she returned to the driver’s seat, Renee drove back home, making a point not to look at Marcelo. She was utterly mortified.

How can he just sit there as if nothing happened? Was it just men being naturally unfazed?

Just as they neared the gate of his house, two figures burst out, causing her to slam on the brakes in shock!

“Renee! Renee, get out of the car!” Catherine banged on the car window.

Grace blocked the car’s path, making it impossible for Renee to drive on.

Both looked worn out, a far cry from the polished appearance expected of affluent women.

Renee rolled down the window, her expression clearly showing her displeasure.

“I’m done with the Hudson family. Move aside!”

“After everything, how can you wreck my life like this?” Catherine shouted.

“Get lost!” Marcelo, looking annoyed, quickly made his way back to the bedroom.

Catherine’s boldness vanished the moment she caught sight of the man’s stern face in the passenger seat.

Pressing herself against the window, she begged, “Mr. King, please have mercy on me! I promise I won’t trouble Renee again!”

“Catherine, getting kicked out for stealing others‘ work, blaming people for things they didn’t do, and messing up your own life were your choices, not because Marcelo wouldn’t let you off the hook.” Renee’s expression turned into a scowl.

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“If he hadn’t brought all that stuff to light, I wouldn’t be the joke I am today!” Catherine, pointing at Marcelo, screamed in anger.

Marcelo quickly asked the estate’s security to come over.

Grace had intended to stop Renee from leaving until she gave in, but she thought better of it in Marcelo’s

presence.

“Renee, Catherine making these mistakes is because she can be quite childish. It’s not really her fault…Now, she’s looking at a penalty of ninety million for breaking her agreement. Since this started with you, you really ought to help sort it out. It’s not a big deal for you!”

Grace hinted that it was all Renee’s responsibility.

Renee watched them quietly.

Thinking she was softening, Catherine and Grace shared hopeful looks.

However, their hopes were dashed when the security showed up to take them away. “If you trouble Renee again, we’ll be seeing you at the police station,” Marcelo warned them icily.

“Renee, you can’t do this to me! You’re pushing me to become your enemy!” Catherine revealed her desperation when pleading failed.

“As if doing you a favor this time would make you treat me any better,” Renee scoffed, then told Grace. “There are things I just don’t want anymore.”

The sports car zoomed into the house, leaving a trail of dust behind.

Catherine brushed away her tears, her eyes burning with a deep, cold hatred.

Even if Renee had been willing to help her out this time, she still would try all she could to make Renee’s life

difficult.

She believed Renee was the one in debt to her.

If her parents hadn’t taken Renee in, Renee would have died or maybe grow up poor, devoid of any chance to learn special skills. This way, she wouldn’t have the chance to marry Marcelo!

She was determined not to let Renee enjoy her life.

Especially, if she couldn’t enjoy her own.

After pulling the car into the garage, Renee sat quietly, hands still on the steering wheel, lost in thought.

Marcelo gently caressed her head, asking softly, “Feeling down?”

She shook her head. “No, not really.”

To her, the whole situation was just ridiculously funny.

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Funny how she had once bent over backwards to win Grace’s approval.

And now, seeing Catherine’s pitiful situation was just as laughable.

Catherine had a knack for squandering every good opportunity she got.

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“By the way, the team from ‘Workplace Diary‘ said they’re switching our home visit to a live show tomorrow morning.” She had only found out about this change today.

Marcelo simply nodded, signaling his understanding.

The crew had planned it for nine in the morning, an hour after Marcelo usually headed to work by eight.

Back at the main house, Renee told Chad to give the staff a half–day off tomorrow morning so they wouldn’t be around in the main house.

After they had dinner, she was about to pack her bags when Marcelo stopped her, pressing her down onto the bed before she could even start.

“Renee, I’ve been holding myself back since we were in the company parking lot,‘

In close proximity, his breath warm against her ear, his voice tight with restraint.

“But I need to pack my bags,” Renee replied, trying to look unbothered.

Did she really think her bags were more important than him?

Marcelo, clearly unhappy, muttered, “I’ll help you with packing later.”

Renee didn’t believe that for a second!

“I need to finish packing!” she insisted, pushing against him.

“Think about what you’re doing, Renee,” Marcelo warned, his tone suggesting a threat.

He didn’t spell it out, but his message was clear.

If she pushed him away now, he would come back at her even harder later.

“I need to pack first.” Renee stood her ground, refusing to be swayed as if giving in to him would make her problems go away.

Marcelo gave her a few intense kisses before he finally let her up.

The next day’s live broadcast was going to be a mixed format, with the production team dividing into several groups to visit the guests‘ homes and broadcasting live in turn.

After the broadcast, she had to head to the event site with the team.

“How long will you be away?” Marcelo was leaning against the wardrobe, visibly unhappy.

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“Five days.”

The trip was supposed to last only three days, but getting there and back added another two.

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Marcelo let out a humorless laugh. His wife was more committed to her travel plans than he ever was, despite the fact that he himself often declined business trips.

As soon as Renee snapped her suitcase shut, Marcelo picked her up against the wardrobe, unable to resist her any longer.

“Wait, wait!” She was taken aback. “I need to properly close my suitcase first.”

“I can’t wait any longer!”

Marcelo, who had been holding back for what felt like an eternity, found it impossible to resist now that she was right there.

The thought of her being away for five days made it even harder to wait.