Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

Chapter 128 Howard's skills

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The teacher responded, “That's not a big deal. Howard, take Renee and Mr. King to the canteen and use your

campus card. I'll reimburse your expenses.”

The sponsor's rare desire to eat in the canteen showcased his frugality.

Marcelo shot Howard an unfriendly glance.

Although Howard didn’t get the chance for a private meal with Renee, he successfully thwarted Marcelo’s plans.

After hours of gloom, Howard was in a good mood.

TheUniversity’s canteen boasted the best-tasting food with a self-service pickup method and card swiping. It

attracted numerous students for dining.

Renee found a quiet comer and asked Marcelo to wait for her.

“Where are you going?” Marcelo grasped her wrist.

“To get the dishes.“Renee implored, “Let go of me. The students will conclude their classes soon, and I'll have to

queue up to get the dishes.”

Marcelo, unfamiliar with the canteen, didn’t realize that dining there was a time-sensitive endeavor.

“He will get them.” He subtly nodded in Howard's direction, who stood a few meters away, patiently waiting for

Renee.

Amused at the thought of Marcelo expecting Howard to serve food for three by himself, Renee refrained from

commenting.

She knew Marcelo well enough to understand his audacity.

“You don’t like Howard?“Renee couldn't discern if it was her imagination. After all, there hadn't been much

interaction between Marcelo and Howard.

Wearing a disdainful expression, Marcelo retorted, “Does he even warrant a discussion about whether I like him?

Huh?”

Without dwelling on the subject, Renee remarked, “Hey, releasequickly. | need to get the dishes. What if I'm

not fond of the dishes Howard picked?”

Upon hearing this, Marcelo released his hold.

Indeed, how could Howard possibly know Renee's food preferences?

Renee was very picky. For instance, she loved the black pepper but disliked the white pepper. Onions were

another ingredient she had a distaste for.

Yeah, he could boast about knowing her better than anyone!

“Renee, I've heard about you and Marcelo.” Howard mentioned this while getting the meal.

Renee noted, unsurprised. Rumors about her supposed affair with Marcelo were circulating, and it seemed

natural that Howard had heard about it.

Observing her neutral stance towards Marcelo, Howard ventured, “Wait, do you have feelings for him?”

Perplexed by the sudden question, Renee looked at Howard and inquired, “Why this sudden curiosity?”

“Just curious, you know, idle gossip,” Howard responded with a well-disguised nonchalance. “I just believe

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someone as remarkable as you deserve a fulfilling relationship.”

The love of the students was always pure and passionate.

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However, Rence remained emotionally detached. Her terrible relationship with Andrew cfirst, followed by a

forced marriage to Marcelo.

Throughout her life, she never experienced a romantic relationship until now.

She knew what she had with Marcelo was romantic and fulfilling

With a smile, Renee turned the question on Howard, saying “What about you? You're exceptional too. Even my

strict supervisor acknowledges your promising future. Are you seeing someone?”

“No, not at all,” Howard replied, avoiding eye contact uncomfortably, fearing that Renee might uncover

something.

As Renee picked the food, she remained oblivious to Howard's unease. “I suppose you must have a fair share of

younger female classmates vying for your attention.”

“Yeah,” Howard admitted, stealing a glance at Renee. “But have a crush.”

“Really?” Renee's eyes sparkled with curiosity. “Have you confessed your feelings? Are you pursuing her?”

Shaking his head, Howard confessed, “No, she’s too exceptional. I'm afraid | won't be able to win her over.”

Renee was taken aback by Howard's admission of self-doubt.

Observing that she didn’t seem to like him at all, she didn’t appeared to be bothered that he might have a crush

on someone else, Howard refrained from further inquiries. A sense of sadness and loss lingered within him.

His crush was characterized by both the fear of her discovering his feelings and rejecting him, and the fear of her

never finding out.

“Renee, allowto assist you with the dishes,” Howard suggested.

“No need. Focus on your

food.”

Renee evaded Howard's attempt to assist. She then realized that the dishes Howard had chosen were all her

favorites.

“Our tastes seem to align,“Renee remarked with a smile.

Howard couldn't help but smile too. “Really?”

Her confirmation validated the accuracy of the information he had gathered about her preferences.

As Renee returned to her seat, she noticed Marcelo’s displeased expression.

Placing sof the dishes before him, Renee suggested, “These are the canteen’s specialties. Give them a try.”

Marcelo glanced at the so-called specialties.

Howard keenly noticed the disdain reflected in his eyes and remarked, “Mr. King, you typically dine at hand

high-end restaurants. | assthe canteen fare doesn’t appeal to you.”

Marcelo pursed his lips, choosing silence. His expression practically said, “Go fuck yourself.”

Howard had to refrain from further comments as Renee was present. In his role as the student union president,

representing both the school and the students, he had to exercise discretion.

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Meanwhile, Marcelo, the school sponsor and distinguished guest, warranted another respect. “Renee, | heard

you're not fond of onions. Lethelp you pick them out, toward offered, holding another fork. Swiftly, he

removed the onions from the clam chowder.

As Renee stared at him, gratitude was the only sentiment she could articulate.

Meanwhile, an undeniable chill enveloped the atmosphere surrounding Marcelo,

Renee perceived nothing amiss in Howard's conduct, appreciating his polite use of a new fork. However,

Marcelo’s emotions were impossible to overlook; his presence radiated a palpable intensity.

Sensing his displeasure, possibly linked to Howard picking out onions for her, Renee promptly reached for a

smoked spare rib for him.

“I've always loved these smoked spare ribs since my school days. Give it a try,” she offered with genuine

enthusiasm.

Howard observed the scene, surprised by Renee’s actions.She seemed so attentive to Marcelo.

Unaware of how she was indulging Marcelo, Renee continued her well-intentioned gestures.

Marcelo, with an air of condescension, took a bite of the smoked spare rib handed to him by his wife, his

expression betraying his distaste.

Could it truly be considered a delicacy?

“Howard, is smoked spare ribs specialty?“Renee, in her caring manner, shifted the focus to acknowledge

Howard's presence.

“Yes, indeed.” Howard couldn't hide his displeasure as the rib he had chosen for Renee ended up with Marcelo.

With his gaze fixed upon the clam chowder before him, Marcelo delicately nudged the bowl using his slender

fingers.

Deliberately, he slid the bowl in front of Howard, saying, “If you enjoy picking out onions so much, why not

extend that expertise to this dish as well?”

“Mr. King, you don’t fancy onions either?” Howard forced a smile, detecting Marcelo’s deliberate attempt to

make things challenging for him.

“I like onions,” Marcelo replied nonchalantly. “Butd thought I'd give you an opportunity to showcase your skills.”

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Chapter 129 Catherine’s Class

Chapter 129 Catherine's class