All Chapters of Secret Wife, Real Billionaire: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

*RENEE*Even if I was surprised at Marcelo’s presence at the bar,I tried to play it cool.I didn’t do anything wrong this time,did I?“Marcelo,this is Sarah,my best friend.Sarah,Marcelo, my husband.”I introduced.Being a private figure in social circles,Marcelo was clearly no stranger to Sarah,plus I had told her a lot about him.But I didn’t want him to know that I was the co-owner of this bar.Sarah and I exchanged knowing looks then she turned to face Marcelo.“Mr King,I’ve heard so much about you.I hope it’s still okay to spend time with my best friend.You certainly can’t be stingy with her.”Sarah teased.I don’t think Marcelo would believe that Sarah and I were simply hanging out in Venus Bar because this bar was known to be frequented by wealthy men who hooked up with different women.I stared at Marcelo who was still giving me a cold look.“Come here.”He ordered me.I glanced at Sarah.”You…you should head back first.”I suggested,aware of Marcelo’s unpredictable temperament and

*RENEE*I stared back at Marcelo who was looking angrier by the moment.I had a feeling that he wasn’t going to let me see another man’s crotch.The room fell into a hushed stillness,with everyone too apprehensive to even breathe.Was I perhaps witnessing my final moments of peace?Have I pushed my luck too far?Well,I couldn’t stop now.It felt fun to push him.Afterall, he started this.“Mr King?What do you say?”I eyed him.”Should I continue the game?I’ll follow your decision.”I made sure my voice was laced with a flirtatious softness.I watched as Marcelo’s expression darkened and he finally caved.He moved forward on his wheelchair,picked up a piece of clothing and threw it to Damian.“Get dress!This stupid game’s over.”Marcelo ordered.Damian quickly started to get dressed.Turns out that he had been scared of going completely nude.I smiled,cheerfully,stood and moved to a quieter spot in the room.This was the moment I had been waiting for.Truth is,I didn’t find anything appealing

*RENEE*I watched as Catherine rubbed the necklace on her neck as she boasted.“You know how special I am to my family.My mother got this made for me from a renowned designer.”I scoffed.Indeed.“Wow.No wonder I was captivated by your necklace.”One of the people around us remarked.“Catherine,you’re so lucky to have such a caring mother.”Celine and other elites chimed in,showering her with compliments.The buzz drew the attention of others in the fashion circle,curious about a piece designed by the prominent designer.I observed quietly as the group admired and discussed the necklace.I was certained that someone was about to recognize it.And I was right.All of a sudden,a voice cut through the chatter.“Wait!Isn’t that the necklace Renee made for Sarah?I remember seeing it being showcased on Renee’s page.”Catherine immediately denied.“Of course not.Don’t you dare spread any silly rumors.This was custom-made for me.”The woman who had spoken burst into laughter along with her frien

“Get her the banjo from the hall.”Marcelo announced.Jason was shocked to hear that.”But that belonged to your father.No one is allowed to touch it.”“Renee needs it,give it to her.”Jason was stunned.The banjo that belonged to Marcelo’s dad was off-limits but now he was allowing Renee okay it?Jason knew that Renee and Marcelo’s marriage was arranged by his mother against his wishes.He also knew his friend better than anyone.Marcelo had never let anyone,even a woman come close to him.But why was he softening towards Renee?Could he be falling for her?This was staring to get interesting.The waiter promptly returned,banjo in hand and presented it to Renee.“That’s the one from the hall!”An onlooker immediately recognized the sacred banjo.Just a short while ago,Catherine had taunted Renee,asserting that the banjo in the hall was an antique meant for display only.Now, as Renee took hold of it,Catherine’s smugness seemed to fade,replaced by a sense of being publicly mocked.Cather

*RENEE*The food on the tray cooled,its aroma fading.After half an hour,I presented both the original and my translation to Marcelo.“I’m done translating it.”Marcelo can with a grunt,motioning for me to set it aside.He seemed uninterested in reading it,immediately.I stared at him for a moment and then asked,tentatively.”You’re investigating Venus Bar?Why?Are you interested in owning it?”Attempts had been made to own Venus Bar over the years.Afterall,it was the most successful bar in the country and who wouldn’t want to own a bar frequented by the elites.“I owe you a wedding gift.”He lifted up his head and stared at me,nonchalantly.”I have to at least act as your husband,right so I’m thinking of buying that bar and gifting it to you.”My lips parted in shock.I wonder how he’d feel to know that the bar is already mine.It was actually laughable.He wanted to gift me something I already own?Marcelo’s unexpected proposition to acquire Venus Bar seemed like a veiled challenge.“Mr