Chapter 142

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 Renee 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