Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 55

Izzy snorted. How shameless. The guilt–tripping really wouldn’top, she thought inwardly. “Then how much does she want!” Izzy suddenly asked her question, surprising Monica

“What?” Monica frowned, wondering if she heard correctly. Didzy just- “What did you say?”

“You seemed to be talking about repaying your mother for raising me,” Izzy said. “How much do you think she deserves? I can naturally write you-

SLAPI

Izzy’s head snapped sharply to the side as Monica’s hand connected with her cheek. A sharp sting spread across her skin, but Izzy remained frozen, her eyes wide in disbelief. Did the bitch really slap her just now? Slowly, she straightened, her gaze locking onto Monica, who was already pulling her hand back as if the slap hadn’t just happened.

“Izzy. I–Mónica started, but the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted her.

Then suddenly, Cecil and Calen appeared at the doorway, their faces shifting as they took in the scene: Cecil’s eyes darted from Izzy’s reddened cheek to Monica’s tense stance, her lips pressing into a thin line. She stepped forward, her movements swift.

“What is this!?” Cecil snapped, her sharp tone cutting through the tension. “What on earth do you think you’re doing?”

Monica’s expression immediately shifted. She placed a hand on her chest, her face twisting into a look of remorse. “Aunt Cecil, it’s not what it looks like. I-” She stopped mid–sentence Liam stepped into view, his gaze locked on Izzy.

Liam was beside Izzy in an instant, his hand brushing her cheek gently as he examined the mark. His jaw tightened, and his eyes darkened as he turned his attention to Manica. He didn’t speak, but the intensity of his gaze made Monica shift uncomfortably.

Calen approached then, his eyes flickering between the two women. “What is going on here?” he demanded.

“Your secretary just slapped your girlfriend,” Cecil answered curly, crossing her arms as she stood protectively near Izzy. “What kind of behavior is this? This is a company event. Monica has no business being here, and now she’s assaulting people!”

Monica immediately raised her hands defensively. “Aunt Cecil, please! It was a misunderstanding. I–I didn’t mean to. Izzy said something, and I just lost my temper for a moment. It wasn’t intentional.”

“Don’t you dare address me by my first name!” Cecil said.

“1-“Monica bit her lip. She had met Cecil a few times and thought she could call her that. “Mrs. Weiss, it wasn’t like that. It was a misunderstanding.”

Izzy’s lips parted, but before she could speak matter. This isn’t as serious as you’re making it

cut in. “Mom, let’s not escalate this. Monica is here because of a family

to be.”

hit her?” She gestured toward Izzy, her expression sharp. “Look at her, Calen. That

not saying it’s acceptable. I’m just saying this is a family matter. We don’t need to involve anyone else,” he said, looking around. “And you’re attracting a lot of attention right now. We can sort it out later.

just humiliated in front of everyone. Do you event hear yourself?” Cecil’s eyes narrowed, her frustration evident as she stepped

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Izzy just.. she made a comment about my other that upset me. But I swear I didn’t mean

icy gaze to Monica. “Apologies don’t erase what you’ve done. You are not welcome here

front of Monica, his hands raised slightly. “Mom, please. This isn’t necessary. Monica didn’t come here to cause trouble. She just wanted

you call this?” Cecil gestured toward Izzy, her voice growing colder with each word. “If she wanted to talk, she should have kept her hands to herself. Instead, she’s

so sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt you. I just… You know how stressed Mom has been lately. I was only trying to help her, and

better of me.”

Monica’s performance. Liam, however, scoffed audibly and placed a steadying hand on Izzy’s back. “Enough,” he said simply, “You’d better leave before this

Calen. Mr. Weiss, please. You know I didn’t mean to do this. I was

again, and you’re causing a scene. I don’t want this to reach

like you! Take Monica and leave. If you can’t stand up for Izzy, at least have the decency to remove the source of the problem. Take her and

“Let’s go.” Monica hesitated, her

turned toward Liam, who was still watching Monica with a glare that could cut steel. Monica finally allowed Calen to guide her away, though she glanced back repeatedly as if hoping for some

Cecil immediately turned to Izzy,

fine.

have to deal with that nonsense. I’m glad Mr. Horvath was

a

this is your family’s matter, but if

know.”

replied, offering a small smile.

about the audacity of it all. Liam turned to Izzy and examined

said quietly. “Are you sure you re okay?”

with worse. 17. She paused deliberately. “I need

take you

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