Chapter 132

"There's a variety of things to do. You could go to a concert with a huge crowd, visit amusement parks for fireworks, or head downtown to hear the New Year bells.Bars have countdown events too." Marcelo considered Luke’s suggestions. Why would anyone enjoy being in a huge crowd at a concert? Weren't fireworks seen on occasions other than New Year's? What's the big deal about bell ringing? It's merely a mechanical sound. Wasn't visiting bars just an everyday thing? Those suggestions were truly unexciting. Luke could easily read the lack of interest on Marcelo’s face, which didn't surprise him. He was about to exit the office. Just as he reached the door, he was called back. Marcelo announced, "Let anyone with important issues come to me now. I'm leaving in three hours." Luke was stunned. "Oh? Understood!" They were leaving early at the year's end? They were not finalizing the annual accounts? Could Marcelo be planning to celebrate New Year's Eve? This idea surprised Luke. When he shared