Secret Wife Real Billionaire (by Ela) novel Chapter 69

Chapter 69 Truly underestimated him

The market was far from expansive. The ventures of the KM Group and the King Group often clashed, making them rivals in many business dealings.

Upon hearing these words, Renee dashed out.

She glared at Grandpa Paul who supported up by Andrew, with one hand gripping a cane, standing just outside the president’s office conference room.

Marcelo, seated in a wheelchair, was surrounded by a cluster of KM Group’s top executives, who stood in silence, seemingly too stunned to speak.

Evidently, they hadn’t anticipated that their president would be the black sheep of the King family.

“Why are you here?“Marcelo’s attention snapped to Renee almost immediately upon the elevator’s opening.

Her hair was disheveled, as if she had run all the way.

Observing her high heels, his brow furrowed in concern.

Why did she run in such shoes?

Panting lightly, Renee explained, “I came to see what is going on.”

She pondered whether Andrew had deduced Marcelo’s role as president of the KM Group from her showing off with the Koenigsegg today, and if this revelation had landed Marcelo in hot water.

Marcelo glanced at his watch and addressed Paul, “You’re here without an appointment. Out of respect for my mother, I’ll grant you a mere five minutes.”

“What five minutes? Marcelo, I’m your grandfather, “Paul retorted, thumping his cane on the floor in anger.

Grandfather?

Marcelo mused, he had only been a grandfather to Andrew.

His eyes shimmered with scorn, yet he refrained from uttering another word to Paul.

Paul, regaining composure, inquired, “When did you join the KM Group? Why didn’t you tell us?”

Andrew soothed Paul’s chest. “Grandpa, we discovered that Marcelo assumed the position of CEO at the KM Group three years ago. He’s been remarkably adept at keeping secrets, deceiving us for years. It’s no surprise he effortlessly spent three billion dollars at the recent auction.

“Is that all you have to discuss?Luke, please escort our guests out. The meeting will proceed, “Marcelo declared, wheeling himself back into the meeting room before finishing his sentence.

The executives behind them were visibly shocked, torn between astonishment at their president’s true identity as the King family’s infamous outcast and his brazen disregard for Paul.

Their interaction bore no resemblance to that of grandfather and grandson.

Instead, they seemed more like adversaries.

“You rebellious brat! Stop right there, Marcelo.“Paul attempted to follow Marcelo into the meeting room but was halted by Luke.

“Please don’t come any further, Mr. King.”

Paul, visibly agitated, turned to Renee.

“You!were you aware that he is the president of the KM Group? When did you find out?”

Only then did Andrew turn his attention to Renee, his gaze scrutinizing.

“Why are you looking at me as if I’ve deceived you?” Renee asked, her tone laced with amusement. “Am I obligated to inform you of my knowledge about the KM Group’s presidency? Why do I need to report to Marcelo’s dumb cousin?”

“Renee! Remember, I’m still here!How dare to talk to Andrew that way?, “Paul interjected sharply. “Is this the respect you show as a daughter–in–law?”

Renee’s smile vanished.

While most families would take pride in their son’s professional achievements, Paul’s concerns seemed to revolve more around Marcelo not conforming to family expectations, challenging his authority, and posing a threat to Gary’s position.

Even Renee, an outsider, was angry at Paul’s unfairness.

“Paul, have you ever considered reflecting on your role as the head of the King family?“Renee sneered.

“What did you just say?“Paul was stunned.

Nobody, except the rebellious Marcelo, had ever dared to confront him like this.

“Paul, Marcelo is your grandson. Shouldn’t you question why he isn’t working for the family business? The presidency of the King Group has already been appointed to Gary and no one cared about him or what he wanted even if his father build King’s group. He’s never been regarded as a successor.”

With that, Renee’s gaze briefly landed on Andrew.

Currently, Gary, an illegitimate son, led the King Group and was grooming Andrew to be the next.

Andrew was the dignified grandson of Paul and his origins were untainted.

Both the King Group and the external world had come to accept the reality that Andrew was destined to assume leadership of the King family even if Kings Group had been build by Marcelo’s late father.

This people robbed Marcelo of his inheritance and now they were mad that he had his own successful company?

“They’re all family. If the presidency is bestowed upon Marcelo’s uncle, what’s bad about it? Even if his father had founded King Group, there is nothing wrong with Gary being the owner now.Marcelo doesn’t have to bear such a grudge against his own family!If he needed to be in the King Group so bad, I would have fixed up a lower position for him.”

“Paul, in a wolf pack, there’s only room for one alpha. Marcelo, with his prowess, need not yield to others. Are you trying to demean Marcelo by having him work under Gary? Logically, you ought to be grateful to Marcelo that he gave up the fight to become King Group’s president and also allowing it still operate in this city.”

Paul grasped the underlying message in Renee’s words. He should be grateful for Kaiden’s disinterest in the ing Group, as it allowed Gary to lead the company without going bankrupt.

“Renee, do you come from a notable family, huh?“Paul inquired, his guilt over Gary’s illegitimacy evident in his

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“No, I don’t. That’s why I stepped aside for Catherine. Otherwise, U would have made the mistake of marrying Andrew.”

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Chapter 69 Truly understated him

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Renee’s response highlighted the relative ease of her current role compared to the alternative.

Andrew asked dismissively, “Renee, did you agree to marry Marcelo knowing about his connection to the GT Group? Is that why you defend him so fervently?”

At last, Andrew discovered a rational justification for her preference of Marcelo over him.

“If that’s how you see it, I owe you no explanation.“Renee replied, unwilling to engage in further debate with Andrew.

“Renee,let’s not overlook the fact that Marcelo is currently the president of the KM Group, but he still answers to the chairman,” Andrew scoffed, considering himself superior to Marcelo as the future head of the King Group.

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