Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 22

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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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.

received from the higher–ups highlighted this part. They each got to choose their team to help with

have my team picked out,” he said smoothly. “Monica will be joining, of course.

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hint of disbelief flickering across her face. “Simon

everyone

the team

the smirk on his face growing. “I’m

on her heel and stomped out, barely noticing Monica lingering

the hall. “Wait

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

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

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

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

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

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up, surprised, but quickly nodded.

petty drama for the day. Who would have thought that acting would be

knew that challenging Calen would only lead him to double down, determined to prove himself right. The man was as stubborn as a bull,

phone rang. The screen flashed Amalia’s name. She considered ignoring it, but her pettiness

“Yes?”

sharp and indignant. “I was out with friends, and every single one of my cards was declined. Do you

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

are you? Are you still at the office? How about we visit the bank 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 card.

I’m about to drive, so…”

still have time for the bank. I’ll wait for you at the usual coffee shop.”

her phone in disbelief, then shook her head and quickly

almost immediately. “Did

bank

chuckled. “Which

send me

course, my

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

calling me now, I’m guessing it’s

“You guessed right.”

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