Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 37

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.

far away, her expression sharp with poorly veiled hostility. Izzy could feel the daggers in Monica’s stare since her arrival -and she was loving every second of it. With a sweet smile, she

whatever happened between you and Monica-”

interrupted. Her eyes flicked toward him, meeting his gaze with a challenge.

of irritation flashing across his face. “Aren’t you blowing

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champagne. “Oops. Your mother’s calling me,” she said. “I should go. The event’s about to

toward his 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 life of him, he

started to follow her, but Monica

her tone low. She could feel a lot

the hell

just have this

you doing!? Why are you making things so

can’t you see? She’s bullying

darkened, his voice dropping to a harsh whisper. “Izzy hasn’t even spoken to you since she

You-

smile, and get out of

Calen beat her to it, “Don’t!” Calen hissed, the look on

out of his path. Then, without sparing

voice interrupted Monica’s stupor.

seemed to be half–drunk Oblivious to Monica’s mood, Arianna asked, “Have you seen Izzy? I tried to greet her, she didn’t even look at me.”

to the event 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 opposite. The plan was simple: the stark difference would immediately highlight Monica’s charm, almost guaranteeing

she never expected was for Izzy to come and ruin

about to start..“Arianna said. “Both of us are

embarrassing yourself. I’ll call a

this opportunity and leave?” Ariann hissed. “This place is crawling with

think I would leave without catching one

Liam

Arianna rolled her eyes. “Besides, I’m just trying

gentlemen, the 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 the grand hall

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grabbed her wrist and started pulling her, toward the backstage area. Irritated, Monica glared

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