Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

142 Renee’s disappointment

Marcelo requested Luke to obtain Rocco’s contact and promptly dialed the number.

“Hello, Mr. Hudson, Marcelo speaking,” he announced as soon as the call was connected.

Rocco was surprised, but quickly settled into a friendly chat with Marcelo, unperturbed by being addressed formally despite being his father–in–law.

Marcelo courteously endured a brief period of flattery before interjecting, “I’m calling to extend birthday wishes to Naomi and to inquire if today’s invitation for my wife is solely for the birthday or if there’s another motive.”

His question subtly questioned if the real intent was to involve Rence in something else under the guise of a birthday celebration.

Despite discussing seemingly mundane matters, Marcelo’s tone conveyed an understated intensity, causing Rocco to feel an inexplicable pressure.

“What’s on your mind, Mr. King?” Rocco asked, his initial thought being that Renee might have expressed concerns to Marcelo. “Mr. Hudson, I just want to ensure that my wife isn’t being put in an uncomfortable position, “Marcelo replied, seeking confirmation about Renee’s current whereabouts.

“Mr. King, please be assured. Renee is my daughter as well, and I would never allow her to be mistreated, “Rocco responded, lying. “She seemed delighted to visit and has just left. Next time, you should join her for dinner.”

Relieved by his advice to his wife against pressuring Renee into assisting Catherine, Rocco felt reassured.

Marcelo ended the call.

He reflected on Rocco’s claim that Renee had recently left from the Gordons‘ house, which conflicted with the person he had seen earlier.

So she couldn’t be at Venus Bar.

“Renee, you’re back so soon…What’s the matter? Where’s Marcelo?“Sarah asked.

Renee had barely stepped inside when Sarah caught sight of her troubled face.

Marvin stirred as Renee walked in. He opened his eyes briefly, recognized her, and then, with a sigh, leaned back against Sarah’s shoulder, closing his eyes once more.

He wondered why Renee hadn’t left with Marcelo.

Did Marcelo not care enough to ensure she was with him?

Renee’s eyes widened in surprise at seeing Marvin and Sarah so close together.

“Move a bit,” Sarah whispered to Marvin. “Your head’s heavy. Rest on the sofa.”

Marvin grumbled in protest, “But the sofa’s too hard.”

in bewilderment, “What’s wrong with the sofa?” After

her attention from Marvin lounging against

avoid discussing

right now,she

asn’t Marcelo earlier;

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“If you’re

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visited the Hudson family today…“Renee began, sharing her experience at the Hudson’s house and their request

her visit to the Hudson’s, that

her eyes, her face a mix of confusion and vulnerability that she couldn’t hide. “You don’t have to help if you don’t want to.Catherine is not worth your time!” Frustrated, Sarah gently pushed Marvin’s head off her shoulder

Renee wasn’t

mere mention of Catherine and the Hudsons didn’t seem enough to

eyes shut, holding back her tears, and managed to say in a strained voice, “Right, I won’t

on the thoughts of

abruptly pushed aside, observed Renee coldly, then rechecked the

It was definitely Marcelo!

He wasn’t mistaken.

Marcelo grew even

seek solace in lies with Sarah? “Do

“You should consider

to cover Marvin’s mouth, saying, “Don’t mind him,

avoid any encounter with Marcelo upon her departure, Renee bid farewell to

some time

room was left with

mixed up, you’ve become quite gossipy. Stay out of other people’s romantic

lectured Marvin, her

not recognize his own partner? Even

thought

been deceiving her. She had seemed disturbed upon

have

a sense of urgency,Sarah dashed to the hall, Yet, in the throng of hundreds of booths teeming with people, Marcelo was nowhere

to the private room, Marvin’s gaze was fixed on her with an intense stare. “What’s wrong?” Sarah

me?” Marvin asked

was baffled, not understanding his

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