Secret Wife Real Billionaire (by Ela) novel Chapter 230

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Chapter 230 Embarrassment and irritation.

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Chapter 230 Embarrassment and irritation

Trying to keep the conversation light, the host suggested, “Well, if it were real, it could be worth a hundred million.”

Renee found herself at a loss for words.

The viewers in the live room commented,

“I’m reading Miss Hudson’s expression. She seems to want to say that the host doesn’t need to speak the specific price. She’s so lovely!”

The host inwardly cringed, wishing to swiftly change the topic when suddenly, someone entered the room.

“Renee, did you have friends over today?”

Ivan walked in, scratching his head, then stopped dead in his tracks at the sight of cameras everywhere.

Thinking Renee had friends over for some fun, he was eager to join in, for he saw the cars outside and the open door.

“OMG! Who is he? Such a good–looking boy!”

“Am I seeing things? The esports legend, Ivan, who’s been missing for six months! Wow!”

“Even with bed hair, flip–flops, and baggy shorts, he looks amazing!”

“Just curious, why is the star, Ivan, at Renee’s place?”

“Yes, why? Besides, I heard he just called Miss Hudson, Renee? It seems they’re familiar with each other, right?

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“Unbelievable! I was just here to see Miss Hudson sort out a plagiarism issue, and I’ve walked into a whole other story!”

Everyone looked at each other, buzzing with surprise.

Renee massaged her temples, recalling the high school kid next door who was holed up studying for exams!

As Ivan’s outings had dwindled to just once a month due to intense study sessions, Renee had nearly forgotten his occasional ventures outside.

Ivan glanced around, confused. “What’s happening here? Renee, are you throwing some kind of event?”

Renee, still a bit dazed, told Ivan, “Ivan, I’m currently live on a show.”

Ivan tood there, baffled.

Right then, over eight million viewers were treated to the surprised look on Ivan, his hair all tousled.

The viewers burst into laughter in the chat.

Ivan quickly stepped out of the camera’s view and chose to remain silent.

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Renee checked the time and promptly told her audience, “That’s it for me, everyone. See you all next time!”

Despite the audience’s reaction, the production team quickly turned off Renee’s camera and moved on to the next guest due to the unplanned interruption.

The mood in the room turned awkward and tense.

The host, feeling uneasy, started, “Miss Hudson, about what just happened…”

“Sorry, that was my cousin. Today’s live mishap was on me for not communicating better.”

Renee’s apology made the production team feel even more apologetic. “Miss Hudson, you’re being too generous!

Having the famous star Ivan accidentally show up on their live show turned out to be a huge win for the production team!

Renee filled Ivan in on what happened during the live broadcast.

Ivan imply responded with an “oh“, unfazed by his brief and less–than–flattering appearance on screen.

“Renee, are you thinking about announcing that you’re not single anymore?” Ivan asked seriously.

“What?”

Renee was puzzled by his sudden question.

Yet, she couldn’t shake off a sinking feeling.

Ivan gestured towards her right ring finger.

“That diamond ring of yours is quite the sparkler.” Renee was at a loss for words.

It was only when she glanced at her fingers that she realized she had left her diamond ring on! “The men’s suit hanging by the entryway and the leather shoes near the shoe rack. If the camera catches them, viewers will definitely take notice.”

Ivan, keen on how adept internet users were, added, “They might even figure out the brand and line of Marcelo’s clothes.”

Renee was silent, not knowing how to respond.

Seeing the look on her face, the host was uncertain whether to bring it up.

“Miss Hudson, are you married? Earlier, there were questions about why every cup here comes in pairs. Plus, the extra blanket on the couch seems to be for both a man and a woman…I’m afraid most of those viewers have

figured it out. So, what’s your plan for this…”

Renee found herself at a loss for words again.

“It feels like the universe is conspiring against me!” she muttered to herself.

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Within the KM group’s conference room, Marcelo momentarily halted the discussion, settling into the principal chair to engage with a live broadcast on his phone.

The gathered executives, granted a brief interlude, observed their CEO in the central seat, his attention riveted to the smartphone’s display.

It seemed that Marcelo was studying some important business secrets.

The senior executives exchanged puzzled glances towards Luke for insight.

They wanted to know what was going on from Luke.

Standing next to Marcelo, Luke was privy to the reality that Marcelo’s focus was on a live stream rather than professional matters.

Finding himself at a loss for words, Luke remained silent. He avoided the probing eyes of others, pretending to have no idea what Marcelo was doing.

Following the conclusion of Renee’s broadcast, Marcelo adeptly navigated to his T*****r account.

As anticipated, he discovered extensive online discourse surrounding the live stream, dominating the trending topics with discussions about Renee. Among the trending searches was one notably capturing the essence.

“Renee, An Unbridled Presence.”

At this juncture, the finer details had yet to capture the broader public’s attention.

“Mr. King…What are you laughing at?” someone couldn’t help asking.

Having known Marcelo for years, this was a rare glimpse into a moment of his genuine joy.

Marcelo lifted his gaze, asking, “Is my wife considered unbridled?”

The senior manager, puzzled by his question, could only muster a forced smile in response, asserting, “Mrs. King is the epitome of grace and poise. How could she ever be deemed unbridled?”

Grace and poise?

Marcelo’s smile deepened at the thought.

No.

The meeting lasted till noon. After lunch, it continued in the afternoon.

Nevertheless, even though they had only one hour for both lunch and rest, the executives were still curious about why their boss frequently checked his cellphone during the meeting.

And he was in a good mood!

When they realized that the first thing Luke did after the meeting was to log onto T*****r, everyone promptly followed suit and logged onto T*****r as well.

By this point, T*****r was ablaze with heated debates.

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Gerardo and Damian publicly backed Renee, while numerous record labels and music companies were eager to secure her signature or purchase rights to her other compositions.

Even Bellbanks University seized the moment to market itself on its official T*****r account with an enticing

message.

“Dear high school students, do you aspire to be Renee Hudson’s junior? Are you keen on taking a course taught by Renee Hudson herself? Or perhaps you’re interested in witnessing the brilliance of this exceptional student? If so, consider applying to Bellbanks University following your college entrance exams!”

The online community couldn’t resist voicing their frustration.

“Did the university have any idea how hard it is to be admitted there?”

Mere hours before, an expert had scrutinized the oil painting and the jade cabbage that appeared in the live video, unable to identify them as fakes on first inspection.

This led to the emergence of another trending topic: “Worthless. Imitations.”

The irony was hard to overlook.

As executives scrolled through T*****r, they marveled, “The boss is wealthier than we imagined!”

“Miss Hudson was incredibly beautiful and skilled at making stories!”

The conversation swiftly shifted to the surprise appearance of Ivan at Renee’s residence, fueling speculation

about her marital status.

Even Ivan’s fans were clamoring for answers, but his club remained silent, citing difficulties in reaching Ivan as he prepared for college entrance exams.

Inquisitive netizens meticulously analyzed screenshots from the live stream.

“The men’s suits and ties are this year’s limited edition Armani. I couldn’t identify the brand of the men’s shoes, but they appeared to be handcrafted. The car keys match vehicles ranging from eight to nine figures in price, and the watches are equally costly. There were also numerous collectible–grade lighters…”

A lot of comments surfaced.

“She must be living with a wealthy man, right?”

“Didn’t anyone notice the pink diamond on her ring finger? Oh my, is that a wedding ring? Did she get married at such a young age?”

The comments started to talk about her wedding ring.

“I heard that Damian’s family is very rich. He’s acquainted with Ivan. Could this be his residence?”

“I’ve previously heard rumors that Renee has a sugar daddy. It must be Damian, right?”

“That would explain a lot! Otherwise, why would Damian and Gerardo go out of their way to flatter her?”

“Flatter? That’s hardly the word. Her music is actually quite remarkable. Their interaction didn’t seem typical of

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a sugar daddy relationship…Moreover, she was wearing a wedding ring. That fact alone suggests she is not someone’s mistress; she is married!” Someone refuted the comment.

“But would a sugar daddy openly acknowledge his role? And does a wedding ring definitively prove marriage?”

Public opinion was ever–shifting, creating a somewhat stifling atmosphere.

Observing this, the executives promptly set aside their smartphones, hoping Marcelo remained unaware of

these comments.

The last thing they wanted was to find themselves in hot water during the afternoon meeting! “Mr. King, concerning the online speculation about Mrs. King’s marital status…Do you need us to deal with it?” an employee from the Secretary’s Office inquired with a hint of anxiety, fearful of being dismissed for acting too slow.

“We are legally married. What exactly is there to address?” He had purposefully left his suit jacket hanging in the living room.

Now his attention was focused on a message from Ivan, indicating that Renee had left with the program’s crew

ten minutes earlier.

Ivan even boasted about achieving a significant improvement on his latest exam.

The secretary said, “But there are rumors about Mrs. King and Mr. Moore…”

“Damian can manage that on his own.”

Marcelo had caught wind of the gossip but remained unfazed.

Wasn’t this a good opportunity?

It was a good opportunity for him to express his frustration to Renee and have her comfort him. After the secretary exited, Marcelo made a call to Renee, who had just arrived at the airport with the crew.

“Hello,” Renee answered.

“Mrs. King, are you aware of the current online discourse?” Marcelo asked, his tone deliberate.

“Not as of yet.”