Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Cecil reclined comfortably in the backseat of the car, her eyes occasionally glancing at the passing lights outside. The soft hum of the vehicle filled the silence until she broke it with a question.

“Did you argue with Izzy?”

Calen’s grip on the steering wheel tightened slightly. He kept his gaze on the road, his expression unreadable. He knew she would notice. The fact that Izzy left alone without him was simply too obvious.

“No,” he replied, his tone clipped.

Cecil tilted her head, studying his profile in the rearview mirror

“You’re lying,” she said plainly. “Izzy seemed different tonight Distant.”

Calen exhaled sharply, the tension in his shoulders visible.

“It’s nothing. She’s just under a lot of pressure lately”

Cecil didn’rlook convinced.

“Calen. I’ve known Izzy for years. That wasn’t just stress. Did something happen?”

He hesitated, his fingers tapping the steering wheel before he finally spoke.

“It’s complicated,” he admitted. “Dad’s been working with Izzy behind the scenes to push me toward becoming COO. He thinks I’m ready, but I’m not interested. Not yet.”

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Cecil raised an eyebrow, leaning forward slightly..

“I didn’t know anything about that. Why would your father involve Izzy?”

“It’s a secret,” Calen said with a shrug. “Dad’s been talking about retiring for a while now. He thinks I need a push, and who

etter to nudge me than Izzy? She’s good at convincing people, and she knows how to handle him.”

Cecil studied him for a moment before shaking her head.

“Are you sure that’s what’s going on? Because what I saw tonight didn’t look like someone ‘nudging‘ you. It looked like someone who’s lost patience.”

Calen sighed, his jaw tightening,

“I’ll take care of it, Mom. It’s nothing I can’t handle.”

again, her gaze thoughtful. After

you going to marry

He didn’t answer immediately, the question hanging heavy in

part of my plan yet,” he said finally. “I’m still

soft, incredulous laugh

any idea how many men have been eyeing Izzy since her grandfather’s death? Didn’t you notice how the room reacted to

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not the type to be unfaithful,” Calen said firmly. “Izzy loves me.”

shaking her head

muttered, her eyes narrowing as she looked at him in the mirror. “Izzy stole the entire show tonight. Raising a million

the mention of Liam, Calen’s jaw clenched. His grip on

matter,” he said sharply.

at his tone but decided to press forward

her, you should consider proposing. You could use

her in the rearview mirror, surprised.

“Grandmother’s ring?”

been in our family for generations. I rarely wear it anymore. It would be perfect for

surprise turned to

important to you. Why would you suggest

“And if you don’t see that, Calen, then you’re more foolish than

respond immediately. He stared at the

get married yet,” he finally said. “I’m

her head, exasperated.

make up your mind. But someone like Izzy? She won’t wait forever, Calent. Not

gritted his teeth in

how

I mentioned the Rossi empire her grandfather built? Imagine awkward it’d be if they assumed you were gearing up to take the reins, only for it to fall apart because… well, you’re dragging your feet and she just got tired of waiting?” Cecil closed her eyes as

Calen didn’t

gotten to her. She had more glasses than she cared to count.

jaw was set, his hands gripping the wheel as he stared at the road ahead. She let out

surprise, he hadn’t said a word about her drinking. No snarky remarks, no scolding about how irresponsible it was to even think about driving after champagne. The silence was

quickly shut her eyes tight, deciding to stay “asleep.” Better to feign ignorance than face whatever lecture he’d been saving for later.

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crunched softly on the gravel, moving around to her side. The door creaked open, and she felt the cool night air brush her skin. Before she could react, strong

eyes open just enough to

said, his voice low as if her half–hearted protest was nothing more than an inconvenience. His gaze flicked downward briefly before locking back onto the task at hand. “You can pretend to be asleep, but I’m not letting

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