Chapter 107

"Stay here and call her." Cautiously, Luke dialed Renee’s number once more. He switched the phone to speaker mode, and her voice filled the room. "Hello, Luke. Is there something else?" "Mrs. King, Mr. King’s event tonight is quite formal. He requires a companion for the sake of courtesy. When will you be free from work? Is there a way to rearrange your schedule?" Renee paused briefly before responding, "If he needs someone to accompany him, perhaps you can find someone else suitable?" For such events, there wasn't a strict requirement for who the date should be. It could be a celebrity, a friend, or even a secretary. Typically, men with girlfriends or wives choose to attend with their partners. Luke glanced anxiously at Marcelo, hardly daring to breathe. He felt out of place. He wondered why he was caught in the middle of their issues. This call should have been made by Marcelo himself. Noticing Marcelo’s cold expression and his reluctance to speak further, Luke wrapped up the call wi