Chapter 135

"Welcome to my house!" Renee said with a playful lift of her chin. "If Mr. King doesn't mind, you're welcome to stay at my place for the night." Marcelo couldn't suppress a chuckle. He was well aware of his wife's financial independence and wealth, but he hadn't anticipated her owning such a splendid property in such a prime location. His laughter, a rare and open expression on his usually reserved face, caught Renee off guard. Her heart momentarily raced before she quickly shifted her focus. She busied herself with arranging the bouquet of red roses in a vase. Outside, fireworks began to light up the night sky. The New Year's fireworks painted the sky in vivid hues, casting a festive glow over the room. Renee beckoned Marcelo to the balcony, overlooking the bustling crowd in the square below, all admiring the fireworks. She knew the scene below was a blend of chaos and excitement, a stark contrast to Marcelo preference for solitude. Lost in the spectacle of the fireworks, Renee was un