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.

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picked out,” he said smoothly. “Monica will be joining,

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an eyebrow, a hint of disbelief flickering across her face. “Simon

everyone

on the team

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

another word. She turned on her heel and stomped out, barely noticing Monica lingering in the hallway outside

following her down the hall.

believe you would do something like this,” she said, her voice laced with

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

he mentioned how you just happened to tell him all about what I supposedly said today. Interesting timing,

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

toward her office, her irritation simmered beneath the surface. She gave a curt nod to Anna, her secretary. “Cancel the rest of

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up, surprised, but quickly nodded. “Understood,

was done with the petty drama for the day. Who would have thought that acting would be this exhausting? Earlier, the anger she’d shown was nothing but an act.

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

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

“Yes?”

Amalia’s voice came through, sharp and indignant. “I was out with friends, and every single one of my cards was declined. Do you have any idea how embarrassing that was?”

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

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

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

have time for the bank. I’ll

at her phone in disbelief, then shook

almost immediately.

the bank manager’s contact information?”

chuckled. “Which bank?”

send me

course, my

an eyebrow. “You sound unusually

you’re calling me now, I’m guessing it’s

“You guessed right.”