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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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,

higher–ups highlighted this part. They each got to choose their team to help with market research, among

picked out,” he said smoothly. “Monica will

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disbelief flickering across her face. “Simon and Beth?” she scoffed. “Fine, take them. I’ll take

everyone

the team

smirk on his face growing. “I’m sure the board will enjoy the competition.”

to waste another word. She turned on her heel and stomped

after her, following her down the hall. “Wait up! I just wanted to say-”

do something like this,” she said, her voice laced with irritation. She eyed Monica up and down, her expression

to her chest in a dramatic show of innocence. “Izzy, what do you mean? I don’t understand. I’m just

rolled her eyes, her patience wearing thin. “Right. Well, he mentioned how you just happened to tell

her a chance. With one last glare, she turned and headed down the hallway,

strode toward her office, her irritation simmered beneath the surface. She gave a curt nod to Anna,

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surprised, but quickly nodded.

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

to avoid both Monica and Calen. She knew that challenging Calen would only lead him to double down, determined to prove himself right. The man was as stubborn as a bull, relentless in his

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

“Yes?”

cards get declined?” Amalia’s voice came through, sharp and indignant. “I was out with friends, and every single one

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

now? Shouldn’t we check something like this personally?” Amalia started mumbling about banks, credit cards, and rights. Izzy couldn’t help but wonder if the woman had finally lost her mind over a mere credit

Aunt. I’m sorry, but I’m about to drive,

Mall Club downtown. Come get me. We still have time for the bank. I’ll wait for you at the usual coffee shop.”

jaw dropped as her aunt abruptly ended the call. She stared at her phone in disbelief, then shook her head and quickly dialed

Maria answered almost immediately.

have the bank manager’s contact

chuckled. “Which bank?”

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sound unusually pleased.

“Well, I planned this as a surprise, but since you’re calling me now, I’m

“You guessed right.”