Secret Wife Real Billionaire (by Ela) novel Chapter 254

Pulling her luggage,Renee noticed Marcelo following her. "Are you driving me to the airport?" she asked.

“It's on my way,"He replied, taking a seat in the back and instructing the driver to start the car.

Renee pondered the route. The airport was near the suburbs. Where could he be going that was on the way?

She turned to him. "Don't you have work today?" Her tone carried a hint of curiosity towards Marcelo, who seemed unusually idle that morning.

With a relaxed demeanor,Marcelo replied, "Day off."

Renee shot him a doubtful look.

Was the KM Group really performing so poorly that its CEO could afford to take so many days off? She thought to herself.

Catching her skeptical glance,Marcelo gently tapped Renee’s forehead. "What's that look for?" he asked.

He suspected that he was crazy to skip work just because she was leaving the country.

Renee, rubbing her forehead, shot him a slightly aggrieved glare. But she didn't call him out on his apparent mood. Reaching the airport, she suppressed her laughter, feeling an unexpected warmth in her heart.

At the airport, farewells were a common sight.

Marcelo noticed a couple near the entrance, the woman clinging tightly to the man, her face hidden in his neck in a deeply emotional goodbye. He turned away from the scene and called out to Renee, who stepped out of the car without any apparent reluctance.

“Renee!" he called.

“Yes?"She turned, puzzled.

Marcelo frowned, gesturing towards her. She seemed completely unemotional about leaving. "What do you…?”

Renee’s words were cut short as she approached the car.Marcelo, seated in the back, reached out, grasped the back of her neck, and pulled her close.

“The jewelry partner is Vivian Lambert?"Renee echoed, her concern growing. She felt uneasy when she heard Vivian’s name. She knew the show's jewelry was being styled by a prominent designer, but she didn't realize it was her. The jewelry's high value and small size meant Renee had only seen photos, not the actual pieces.

“Yes, that's her," Jonah confirmed, quickly dialing Vivian’s studio.

The call was brief, and Jonah's face darkened with every word. He hung up, looking very serious. "What happened?"Renee asked, her worry evident.

“Vivian’s agent said she thinks the designs don't match our company's style. She's pulling out and will pay the breach of contract f*e," Jonah explained, his expression grim. "We've worked with her before. That's why we trusted her to deliver the jewelry on the day of the show."

Renee realized the severity of the situation. The breach of contract f*e wasn't the main issue. Vivian backing out on the day of the show seemed more like a deliberate act than a genuine concern about design mismatches.

Renee had a sinking feeling. This felt personal. Vivianwas targeting her!

This was Renee’s first time leading an international show for Light. Any failure, especially now, would tarnish her career.