Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 58

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Calen staggered back, holding his cheek where CEO Weiss had struck him. His father’s eyes blazed with fury as he closed the distance between them, his movements controlled, yet filled with unmistakable anger. Calen was certain that if they weren’t in a hospital right now, his father would have already punched him.

“What were you thinking?” CEO Weiss demanded, his finger jabbing toward Calen’s chest. “Do you have any idea what you’ve done? This isn’t just a mistake, Calen–this is a catastrophe!”

Calen straightened, his expression defiant despite the sting on his cheek. “Father, it’s not what it looks like. Someone set me up. I—”

“Set you up?” CEO Weiss cut him off, his jaw tightening. “Do you think I’m stupid? Everyone in that room saw the videos, Calen! Everyone saw you with her! Do you know what this will cost us? Do you understand the damage you’ve done to this family’s name?”

Calen clenched his fists at his sides. “I made a mistake, alright? But it’s not as bad as you’re making it seem. Izzy will forgive me. She loves me, Father. She knows how much she means to me.”

CEO Weiss stared at him, disbelief flashing in his eyes. He took a step closer, lowering his voice. “Forgive you? After what you’ve done? You embarrassed her in front of everyone. You sleep with her own cousin! You humiliated her and dragged our family’s reputation through the mud. And you think she’ll just forgive you because she loves you?”

“Yes,” Calen said firmly, meeting his father’s gaze. “I’ll explain everything to her. She’ll understand. Izzy always stands by me. She knows I’m not perfect.”

CEO Weiss shook his head, his lips pressing into a thin line. He paced in front of Calen, his hands clenching and unclenching. “You don’t get it, do you? This isn’t about one mistake. This is about your arrogance, your complete disregard for the consequences of your actions. You think love will fix this? Love doesn’t erase betrayal, Calen! How stupid can you be!?”

Before Calen could respond, the sound of hurried footsteps interrupted them. A nurse approached, her expression urgent but calm.

“Mr. Weiss,” the nurse said, addressing CEO Weiss. “Mrs. Weiss has woken up. She’s asking for both of you.”

Both men froze, the tension between them momentarily broken Calen’s defiance flickered, replaced by a shadow of worry. He turned to the nurse, his earlier bravado fading. “How is she? Is she alright?”

“She’s stable,” the nurse replied, her hands clasped in front of her “But she’s very weak. Please try to keep things calm when you see her.”

Without waiting for his father, Calen moved in the direction the nurse indicated. CEO Weiss followed his expression still

stern but laced with concern.

Inside the hospital room, Mrs. Weiss lay on the bed, her skin pale and her breathing shallow. Her eyes fluttered open as they entered, and she offered a faint smile. “You’re here,” she said softly, her gaze shifting between her husband and son.

to her bedside. He reached for her hand, but CEO

yet,” CEO Weiss said firmly. He turned

on Calen. “What happened out there? Where

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Nothing more. Someone’s trying to make me look bad, to ruin what Izzy and

brows knitting together. “Is that true?” she asked,

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tape. At a professional event.” Mr. Weiss said as he turned to Calen. “What do you think would they think about me and my family, huh Calen? After what you did to a Rossi!? Sleeping with someone is already worse but

Mrs. Weiss said tears started streaming

quickly, his voice rising in frustration. “Monica came on to me. I never wanted this to happen. I love Izzy! I made a mistake, but I can fix it. I just need time to explain.”

Calen, this isn’t a mistake. Do you have any idea what this has done to Izzy? To our family?”

tightened, and he looked down at the floor. “I’ll fix it, he muttered. “I’ll

what if she doesn’t, Calen? What then?” Mrs. Weiss opened her eyes again, tears

answer. He looked away, his fists clenching

isn’t something you can talk your way out of. You’ve crossed

Mrs. Weiss’s breathing hitched, and she winced, clutching her chest. The nurse, who had been standing quietly near the door, immediately

the monitors.

trembled as she pointed at Calen. Her breathing was labored, but her fury was clear. “You will not marry Monica! Not in this lifetime, Calen! Over my dead

you think I would want to marry her?” Calen’s hands clenched at his

back against her pillows, shaking her head slowly. “That’s your excuse? A mistake is forgetting an appointment. A mistake is misplacing a document. What you did is

Almost immediately, the nurse stepped forward, adjusting the

mother, his jaw tightening. “I’ll fix it,” he said, “I’ll make it right. I’ll talk to Izzy. She loves

standing silently, stepped closer now, his arms crossed. His eyes burned with restrained anger. “Fix it?” he said sharply. “You think you can fix this with some empty words and a few

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Calen shot back, meeting his father’s gaze. ll show her I’m serious. I don’t care how long it takes.

Weiss’s expression hardened further. “Then you’d better hope she even gives you the time

I will fix this. I promise. He turned abruptly, heading for the door. His footsteps were brisk, the doc shutting firmly behind him as he left without waiting