Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 5

The throbbing in Izzy’s head dragged her out of sleep, the dull gain making her squint even before her eyes fully opened. It took her a moment to realize the noise in the background was her alarm clock. Her phone was ringing–insistently, vibrating somewhere near her head. Groaning, she fumbled for it on the nightstand, her fingers shaky and uncoordinated,

As soon as her hand wrapped around the device, her eyes flew open. This wasn’t her room.

The unfamiliar surroundings hit her like a ton of bricks, and before she could even process the headache, the memories of the night before flooded her mind. Her eyes widened in disbelie, as she clutched the blanket tighter around her body, pulling it up to her chest. She’s she’s fucking nakedll

The phone stopped ringing.

–

She glanced around, her heart hammering. The room was too sleek, too modern–definitely not hers, Her gaze flicked to the door, then the dresser, and finally the large windows that let in the muted light of morning. And then it hit her.

Liam.

She felt a surge of panic. She hadn’t planned for any of this to happen. Not last night. Not ever. The events from the night before played back in her head like a bad dream she couldn’t wake up from. Her challenge to him. The tension. And then…..

the rest.

Her phone buzzed again, pulling her out of her spiral. She looked down at the screen and froze when she saw the game.

Calen.

Her stomach churned. She stared at the name blinking on her phone. But before she could make a decision, a voice interrupted her thoughts.

-you

“You should probably answer that.”

freshly showered, a towel wrapped loosely around his waist. Droplets of water still clung to his skin. His hair was damp, slicked back from his face. He leaned casually against the doorframe, arms crossed, a smug smile plastered across

Her face turned hot. “You shouldn’t walk around with wet hair,” she said as she turned her head away. She heard him

stopped ringing

instead of pretending you’re not just checking me out, you

this, he chuckled softly, clearly amused by her frustration. The sound sent another wave of irritation through her,

shot a quick glance at Liam, who was still lounging by the door, clearly enjoying the situation far too much. Ignoring him, she hurried the far side of the room and pressed the phone to her

her voice steady. The last thing she needed was for Calen to hear any hint

Babe,” Calen’s voice came through, sounding rushed. “Where are

she could come up with. Quickly

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Chapter 5

out the first thing that came to mind. “I just got to the airport,” she lied, her fingers tightening around the phone. “Landled a few minutes ago. Where are you? I thought you- a ghed escaped her lips. “Please don’t tell me

a brief pause on the other end. “I can’t pick you up,” Calen said. “There’s an emergency meeting–my father called

wanted was to see his face “That’s fine,” she said, trying to sound casual, though she knew she wasn’t pulling it

slightly. “I’m really sorry. I’ll make it up to you,

hard, her heart sinking at his words.

it? Were you able to read the documents? Do you think we can make a

“” Izzy looked at Liam who was still staring at her. “I haven’t had the chance. I

how about having dinner with me later!We can celebrate our anniversary in your favorite

am having a really bad headache.

Then I’ll see you next

phone from her car and letting out

breath hitching in her throat when she realized how close

hers, a faint smirk still tugging at the corner of his lips.

low. “Aren’t you going to say something after last

the events that had unfolded last night. The one vivid detail standing

only blame alcohol. She’s a bad drunk