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.”

to herself in bewilderment, “What’s wrong with the sofa?” After all, she

lounging against Sarah. “T Marvin’s subordinate mistook someone else for

to avoid discussing the

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

asn’t Marcelo earlier;

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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,

this revelation, not her visit to

hide. “You don’t have to help if you don’t want to.Catherine is not worth your time!” Frustrated, Sarah gently

wasn’t being

of Catherine and the Hudsons didn’t seem enough to

her eyes shut, holding back her tears, and managed to say

on the thoughts

pushed aside, observed Renee coldly, then rechecked the message from

It was definitely Marcelo!

He wasn’t mistaken.

dissatisfaction with Marcelo grew even

console his own partner, leaving her to seek solace in lies with Sarah? “Do you have something to say to me?”

“You should

Marvin’s mouth, saying, “Don’t mind him, Renee. He’s not in his

her departure, Renee bid farewell to

some

room was left

you’ve become quite

Marvin, her

could he not recognize his own partner? Even

off as her thought process

might have been deceiving her. She had seemed

must have encountered something

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

you recognize me?” Marvin

not understanding

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