Secret Wife, Real Billionaire

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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 all, she had spent a fortune on that

attention from Marvin lounging against Sarah. “T Marvin’s subordinate mistook

chose to avoid discussing the real

didn’t want to cry right now,she felt too sad to talk

asn’t Marcelo earlier;

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seemed distracted, “Saralı said, her tone reflecting her concern. “I visited the Hudson family today…“Renee began, sharing her experience at the Hudson’s house and their request involving Catherine. She deliberately omitted mentioning, Naomi’s involvement, hoping it was just an accidental oversight. Yet, as she recounted her visit, the unsettling images of Vivian and Marcelo together kept

revelation, not her visit to the Hudson’s, that

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 and moved to Renee’s side, offering comfort. “Renee, it’s okay to talk about what’s really bothering

wasn’t being

didn’t seem enough to upset Renee to

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

refused to dwell on

observed Renee coldly, then rechecked the message from his

It was definitely Marcelo!

He wasn’t mistaken.

Marcelo

could Marcelo fail to console his own partner, leaving her to seek solace in lies with Sarah?

“You should

unaware of the full situation, moved quickly to cover Marvin’s mouth, saying, “Don’t mind him, Renee. He’s not in his

her departure, Renee bid farewell to

needed some

left with

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

lectured Marvin, her

How could he not recognize

trailed off as her thought

have been deceiving her. She had

must have encountered

of urgency,Sarah dashed to the hall, Yet, in the throng of

to the private room, Marvin’s gaze was fixed on her with an intense

recognize me?” Marvin asked

was baffled, not understanding his

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