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, all he could see was his

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

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 Simon from Strategy and Beth from Market Analysis.”

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her face. “Simon and Beth?” she scoffed. “Fine, take them.

everyone

the team who’s

face growing. “I’m sure

on her heel and stomped out, barely

her, following her down the hall. “Wait up! I just wanted to

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

going to her chest in a dramatic show of innocence. “Izzy, what do you mean? I

patience wearing thin. “Right. Well, he mentioned how you just happened to tell him all about what I supposedly said today. Interesting timing, don’t you

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

She gave a curt nod to Anna, her secretary. “Cancel the rest

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quickly

and 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 exhausting? Earlier,

least, she had a reason 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 need to make her see things his way. Good, Izzy thought. Her plan was

pull out, her phone rang. The screen flashed Amalia’s name. She considered ignoring

“Yes?”

came through, sharp and indignant. “I was out with friends, and every single

for Amalia to realize the cards were no longer working. It would’ve been better if Izzy

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

I’m about to drive,

still have time for the bank. I’ll wait

the call. She stared at her phone in disbelief, then shook her head and quickly dialed Atty.

immediately. “Did

the bank

“Which bank?”

you send me all

course, my

sound unusually pleased. What’s going on?”

you’re calling me now, I’m guessing it’s because of your lovely relatives‘

“You guessed right.”