Married a Secret Billionaire

Renee felt nervous, and her back was drenched in a cold sweat. Confronting Melvin’s ruthless gaze, she struggled to control her rapid heartbeat and calmly explained, “Mom… We don’t have enough money for her medical expenses.”

Melvin’s tense demeanor eased slightly. He gestured for the man in black to leave and led Renee into a room, retrieving a card from the drawer. “Use this money for now.”

Just as Renee reached out to take it, Melvin suddenly pulled the card back. “But first, tell me what you overheard.”

“I…” Renee gripped her clothes tightly. She had caught snippets of Melvin’s rage, but the details eluded her. She had faintly heard the name “Gia,” which reminded her of the person she had paid for information at the hospital. They had mentioned that Melvin’s DNA testing sample was obtained from a woman named Gia.

Could it be… Gia was the real Pamela?

“Renee!” Melvin’s patience wore thin as he stared at her with a cold gaze.

Renee’s heart pounded as she silently met his gaze. After a moment, she stammered, “I… I didn’t hear anything. I just arrived here and wanted to ask you for money…”

“Is that so?”

“Yes.”

in her hand, his tone carrying a warning. “As

eyes and nodded

demeanor,

…

days, and her mood

which struck her as odd. She contacted her parents and Dave, and they all provided the same explanation: Zuko had gone to the store and was likely in a signalless warehouse, making

day in a daze, her mind in turmoil. When classes finally ended for the day, she returned to the hotel in the evening without even having dinner, seeking solace

her phone remained unanswered. A profound sense of loneliness pierced her heart, leaving her deeply upset. Unable to contain her emotions any longer, she sat on a large rock in the courtyard, tears streaming down her

from the nearby

the dark shadows, holding