Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 22

BANG

The loud sound echoed as Izzy dropped the tablet on Calen’s table.

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“What is this?” she hissed, her green eyes boring into his brown ones.

“What is what?” Calen responded with a smile.

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“You wanted to propose in front of the board? Calen, what were you thinking?” she asked.

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He snorted in response. “You wanted to show off in front of my father,” he leaned back, not bothering to hide the infuriating smirk on his face. “And now, you have the audacity to ask me if on going to present in front of the board? Of course, I am!”

“That- why would you do something like that? That’s a waste of your time. If you’d just read my proposal again-”

“What?” Izzy frowned.

“Please, Izzy…” Calen got up. “Do you really think I don’t know what you’re trying to do?”

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“The performance review is next month. Do you really think I don’t understand your motive behind this… nonsense?”

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stupid. Today, she was proven right. He was indeed stupid. So stupid, all he could see was his ego, all he could see was himself. Izzy took a step back. Despite everything, she needed to play her role properly. “Fine,” she said. “Then choose your

higher–ups highlighted this part. They each got to choose their team

leaned back in his chair. “Oh, don’t worry. I already have my team picked out,” he said smoothly. “Monica will be joining, of course. She’s been close to this project from the start. Then there’s

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a hint of disbelief flickering across her face. “Simon and Beth?” she scoffed. “Fine,

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on the team who’s

the smirk on his face growing. “I’m sure

her heel and stomped out, barely noticing Monica lingering in the hallway outside

her down the hall. “Wait up! I

her cousin. “I can’t believe you would do something like this,” she said, her voice laced with

of innocence. “Izzy, what do you mean? I don’t

just happened to tell him all about what I supposedly said today. Interesting timing, don’t

but Izzy didn’t give her a chance. With one last glare, she turned and headed down the hallway, leaving Monica

surface. She gave a curt nod to Anna,

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looked up, surprised, but quickly nodded. “Understood,

She was done with the petty drama for the day. Who would have thought that acting would be

only lead him to double down, determined to prove himself right. The man was as

car, she started the engine, but just as she was about to pull out, her phone rang. The screen flashed Amalia’s name. She

“Yes?”

came through, sharp and indignant. “I was out with friends, and every single one of my cards

you talking about?” Izzy asked. She had actually been waiting for Amalia to realize the cards were no longer working. It would’ve

about we visit the bank now? Shouldn’t we check something like this personally?” Amalia started mumbling about banks, credit cards, and rights. Izzy

I’m sorry, but I’m about to drive,

I’m at the Golden Mall Club downtown. Come get me. We still have

as her aunt abruptly ended the call. She stared at her phone in disbelief, then shook her head and quickly dialed Atty. Alcaraz’s number.

almost immediately. “Did

you have the bank manager’s

chuckled. “Which bank?”

me

my dear.”

raised an eyebrow. “You sound unusually pleased. What’s

surprise, but since you’re calling me now, I’m guessing it’s because of

“You guessed right.”