Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

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 cto 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 cany 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 atas if I've deceived you?” Renee asked, her tone laced with amusement. “Am |

obligated to inform you of my knowledge about the KM Group's presidency? Why do | 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 cto 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, | 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 becKing 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 cfrom a notable family, huh?“Paul inquired, his guilt over Gary's illegitimacy evident in his

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

Andrew.”

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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, | 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.

Despite his words, Andrew understood the significance of Marcelo’s presidency.

The moment Marcelo’s true identity cto light, Marcelo would immediately becthe target of many

people.

Renee raised her eyebrows in amusement.

They thought Marcelo was just the president?

They truly underestimated Marcelo, unaware he was the GT Group's largest shareholder.

He was also the chairman.

“If there's nothing else, | suggest you leave. As Marcelo’s wife, | won't accompany you out,” Renee stated.

At that moment, the sound of a paper bag hitting the floor drew Renee’s attention. She turned to find Anna

looking at her in surprise.

Once Gary, Paul and Andrew left, Renee moved closer to Anna.

“Anna, what's the matter?“Renee inquired, recognizing the secretary.

Anna, regaining her composure, presented Renee with a pair of flat shoes. “Miss Hudson, Mr. King requested

these for you.’

Renee, puzzled, didn’t recall Marcelo arranging for shoes to be bought for her.

As Renee swapped her heels for the flats, Anna hesitantly broached a question. “Miss Hudson, you and Mr.

King..." “Yes, we're married.But it hasn't being made public and I think no one should make it public unless

Marcelo wants to so please don’t tell anyone. Is something bothering you,Anna?”

Renee, while placing the high-heeled shoes into a paper bag, sensed an oddity in Anna’s demeanor.

Anna snapped out of her daze, shaking her head. “No, it’s just... I'm in shock. | always believed Mr. King would

never get married or have a girlfriend because...| apologize. It was inappropriate ofto make assumptions.”

Anna abruptly halted her words.

Because of what?

Why would she think Marcelo would never get married or have a girlfriend?