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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at him in disbelief. For the longest time, she wondered if Calen was 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.

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

said smoothly. “Monica will be joining, of

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

everyone

team

face growing. “I’m sure the board will enjoy

waste another word. She turned on her heel and stomped out, barely

Monica called after her, following her down the hall. “Wait up!

around to face her cousin. “I can’t believe you would do something like this,” she said, her voice laced with irritation. She eyed Monica up

in a dramatic show of innocence. “Izzy, what do

her eyes, her patience wearing thin. “Right. Well, he mentioned how you just happened to tell him all about what I supposedly said today.

but Izzy didn’t give her a chance. With one last

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

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surprised, but quickly nodded. “Understood, M.

headed out, barely pausing to take a breath as she stepped into the elevator. She was done with the petty drama for the day. Who would have thought that acting would be this

down, determined to prove himself right. The man was as stubborn as a bull, relentless in his need to make her see things his way. Good,

to pull out, her phone rang. The screen flashed

“Yes?”

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

Izzy asked. She had actually been waiting for Amalia to realize the cards were no longer working. It would’ve been better if Izzy had been at the house when it

about we visit the bank now? Shouldn’t we check something like this personally?” Amalia started mumbling about banks,

I’m about to drive,

downtown. Come get me. We still have time for the bank. I’ll wait for you

She stared at her phone in disbelief, then shook her head

answered almost immediately.

have the bank manager’s

chuckled. “Which

me

course, my dear.”

an eyebrow. “You sound unusually pleased. What’s going on?”

surprise, but since you’re calling me now, I’m

“You guessed right.”