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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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

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

smoothly. “Monica will be joining, of course. She’s

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raised an eyebrow, a hint of disbelief flickering across her face. “Simon and Beth?” she scoffed. “Fine, take them. I’ll

everyone

the team who’s

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

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

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

to face her cousin. “I can’t believe you would do something like this,” she said, her

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

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

chance. With one last glare,

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

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but quickly nodded. “Understood, M.

for the day. Who would have thought that acting

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 working

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

“Yes?”

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

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 happened.

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

sorry, but I’m about to

get me. We still have time for the bank. I’ll wait for you at the usual coffee

as her aunt abruptly ended the call. She stared at her phone in

almost immediately. “Did something

you have the bank manager’s contact

chuckled. “Which bank?”

me all of

my dear.”

“You sound unusually pleased.

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

“You guessed right.”