Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 50

Izzy froze the moment she stepped into her office. Calen was there, leaning against the edge of her desk. his sharp eyes watching her as if he’d been waiting all night. The faint stench of alcohol hit her nose before he even spoke..

“It’s nice seeing you, Izzy,” Calen smirked.

“What are you doing here?” she asked. The man was still wearing the same clothes he’d worn during the presentation. Did he spend the night in her office?

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“I want you to tell the board that you want me to lead the project Calen said.

“You reek…” she responded, frowning. The man smelled like alcohol. “Have you been here all night?” she asked, ignoring his previous words. She placed her bag on the table and crossed her arms. Sadly, she couldn’t just call Anna, as it was Saturday She’d only come here to get her other work laptop. All the excitement yesterday had made her forget about it

Who would have thought Calen would be here too?

“It’s a Saturday, Calen. Why are you even here?” she asked. In fact, the only reason she’d come was to grab some important items. She wasn’t planning to stay, as she had another appointment with Liam today. The man was even waiting for her outside in the car.

“I should ask you the same thing.” Calen said slowly, getting up and approaching her. “It’s Saturday, Izzy. Why are

you here!

Izzy froze in her tracks, her hand gripping the edge of the desk as she stared at him. Now that he was closer, she could clearly see his disheveled appearance. The faint sway in his posture and the unmistakable smell of alcohol clinging to him made her stomach churn

“What do you want, Calen?” she asked, keeping her voice measured as she opened a desk drawer. She pressed her finger against the scanner, unlocking it with a faint click. She needed to get out of here as soon as possible, she thought inwardly.

told you,” Calen said, taking a step closer. “I want you to tell the board I should be leading the project. You know I should be in charge. I deserve it,

tucking it under her arm. “You need to leave, she said simply as

distant?” Calen’s voice was sharper now, his frustration bubbling to the surface. “Is this just about some stupid anniversary date!

head slightly, her eyes narrowing. “Punishing you?” she repeated, her voice

if to grab her arm, but Izzy shifted just out of reach.

acting like I’m the bad guy. I made a mistake, alright? But this… this is too much,” he said. “You know I was busy. Father wouldn’t let me get a day off. You fucking

drunk. You need to leave before you say something

can’t take back. What about

and knew what he was capable of. She took out her phone and tried to call security, only for Calen to snatch it from her hand and throw it on the floor.

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the–are you insane?” she asked,

to the shattered phone lying on the floor, disbelief coursing through her. Her pulse quickened as Calen stepped closer, his movements erratic, Before she could react, his hand shot out, gripping her arm tightly. The force made her stumble, and she yanked her arm back instinctively, her other

go of me!” she snapped, her voice sharp as

back. “What the hell, Izzy he growled, his face

shot back, her breathing unsteady

Calen spat, pointing a trembling finger at her. “You think you can just walk all over me? Like I’m nothing? I

in the tense silence. Calen froze, his eyes wide in shock as

I was less,” Izzy said her voice low. She bent down to grab her phone from the floor, cradling it

his expression unreadable. When Izzy straightened and headed for the door,

“Move,” she demanded.

Her laptop clattered beside her as she landed hard, pain shooting up her spine. Her wide eyes locked onto his, and for the first time, she saw something truly monstrous in his gaze.

can’t you just do what I say?” Calen asked, his voice eerily calm, though his