Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 37

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“So, the heiress of the Rossi fortune,” Melinda Harrison said with a sly smile, her champagne glass held delicately in her hand. “Calen, you’ve done well for yourself. I didn’t realize you were so persuasive.” She glanced at Mrs. Weiss with a teasing glint in her eye. “Cecil, it seems you’ll have quite the daughter–in–law. When’s the wedding?”

Cecil laughed lightly, her hand resting on Izzy’s arm. “Oh, Melinda, let’s

not get ahead of ourselves. These things take time.”

“Oh, nonsense,” Melinda said, waving her hand. “When I see two people who look as good together as these two do, I can’t help but ask.” She turned her attention to Izzy. “So, my dear, have you set a date yet?”

Izzy smiled politely, glancing at Calen from the corner of her eye. He stood beside her, his hand resting lightly on her back. “Not yet,” she replied. “We’re still… taking things one step at a time”

The women around them exchanged knowing looks, their Laughter soft but pointed.

“You’re playing it smart,” said another woman, Mrs. LeClair, a longtime friend of Cecil. “But don’t wait too long. Weddings are much more fun when everyone’s still young enough to dance the night away.”

“Oh, I don’t think Calen will let things drag on,” Melinda said with a wink. “After all, with the Rossi Group as part of the equation, he’s going to need all the time he can get to prepare himself.”

Calen’s expression barely shifted, but his grip on his champagne glass tightened slightly. “I don’t think preparation will be a problem,” he said smoothly. “But thank you for the concern.”

Izzy glanced up at him, a faint smile playing on her lips. “It’s a lot to take in, I suppose,” she said lightly, her words deflecting the attention away from herself.

Cecil beamed at the interaction, her eyes sparkling as she leaned toward Melinda. “You see? They’re perfect for each other. Izzy will keep him grounded, and Calen has the focus to handle the pressure. It’s a match made in heaven.”

“Better him than me.” Mr. Harrison chimed in. “If you ask me, Calen, you’ve got your work cut out for you. The Rossi Group

no small operation.”

I’m sure he’ll manage.” Izzy said smoothly, her smile not faltering. “Calen’s very capable.”

Her words earned a ripple of laughter from the group, with a few of the older women exchanging amused glances. “Well, I’ll drink to that,” Mrs. LeClair said, raising her glass. “To the happy couple–whenever that may officially happen

Izzy joined the toast, her face still carrying a warm, composed expression, though she could feel the weight of Calen’s gaze on her. For the rest of the conversation, she stayed quietly engaged, her responses perfectly measured. The laughter and light teasing continued, but as the group’s attention shifted elsewhere, she felt Calen lean slightly closer.

“Well handled,” he murmured, his lips barely moving.

hostility. Izzy could feel the daggers in Monica’s stare since her arrival -and she was loving every second

whatever happened between you and

your business,” Izzy interrupted. Her eyes flicked toward him, meeting his gaze with a challenge.

irritation flashing across his face. “Aren’t you blowing this out of proportion?”

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in response and drained the last of her champagne. “Oops. Your mother’s calling me,” she said. “I

mother as if nothing was amiss. But as Izzy walked away, something in her demeanor gnawed at him. This version of Izzy–calm, composed, yet cutting–was infuriating. She’d changed, and for the

follow her, but Monica stepped

tone low. She could

frowned. “What the hell are you talking

just

hell are you doing!? Why are you making things so obvious?” Calen interrupted, his patience wearing thin “Everyone is

see? She’s bullying

a harsh whisper. “Izzy hasn’t even spoken to you since she got here. Do you think I’m fucking

You-

a good little girl, smile, and get

Calen hissed, the look on

hand on her shoulder and nudged her out of his path. Then, without sparing her another glance, he

stupor. “That man was rude.”

who seemed to be half–drunk Oblivious to Monica’s mood, Arianna asked, “Have you seen Izzy? I tried to greet her,

would work to her advantage. It was meant to create a striking contrast–Monica as the sweet and gentle one, while Arianna played the wild and unpredictable

never expected was for Izzy to come

said. “Both of us are still

yourself.

Ariann hissed. “This place is crawling with rich, divorced men. Do you

think I would leave without catching one of them?”

Liam Horvath?”

here, is he?” Arianna rolled her eyes. “Besides, I’m just

main event of the night is about to start. May I request the ladies who are participating to please proceed backstage? We will begin in two minutes.” A voice echoed through

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started pulling her, toward the backstage area. Irritated, Monica glared at Arianna’s back but knew better than to cause a scene. Reluctantly, she followed.

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