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.”

leaned back again, her gaze thoughtful.

going

didn’t answer immediately, the question hanging heavy

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

gave a soft, incredulous

men have been eyeing Izzy since her grandfather’s death? Didn’t you

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Chapter 40

to be unfaithful,”

shaking her

in the mirror. “Izzy stole the entire show tonight. Raising a million dollars isn’t just about generosity. It’s about power and presence. Do you know how many people in that room wanted her attention?

on the

matter,” he

eyebrow at his tone but decided

should consider proposing. You could use

in the rearview

“Grandmother’s ring?”

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

surprise turned to

ring is important to you. Why would you suggest giving it to her?”

don’t see that, Calen, then you’re more foolish than I

He stared at the road

married yet,” he

shook her head, exasperated.

wait for you to make up your mind. But someone like Izzy? She won’t wait forever, Calent. Not with men like Liam hovering around, ready to

gritted his teeth

how

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 if talking to her own son was such a tiring thing

didn’t answer

the passenger seat of her car, her head leaning back against the headrest, eyes shut. The champagne had definitely gotten to her. She had more glasses than she cared to count. At least no one had witnessed her stumble when

one half–opened eye, she caught a glimpse of him. His jaw was set, his hands gripping the wheel as he stared at the road ahead. She let out a small sigh, inaudible over the low hum of the

remarks, no scolding about how irresponsible it was to even think about driving after champagne.

Panic flickered for a moment, and she quickly shut her eyes tight, deciding to

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car eased to a stop, and she heard the driver’s side door click open. Her breath hitched when his footsteps 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 arms

cracking her eyes open just enough to meet

before locking back onto the

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