Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 58

SLAP

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.

He reached for her hand,

He turned to his

voice barely above a whisper. Her gaze settled on Calen. “What happened out there? Where is Lezy! Didn’t she come when she saw me faint? Wasn’t

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Nothing more. Someone’s trying to make me

brows knitting together. “Is that

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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

do this, Calen?” Mrs. Weiss said

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

closed her eyes, exhaling shakily. “A mistake? Calen, this isn’t a mistake. Do you have any idea what this has done to Izzy? To our

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

away, his

need to stop lying to yourself and everyone around you. This isn’t something you can talk your way

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

the monitors.

Her breathing was labored, but her fury was clear. “You will

a mistake. It was a lapse in judgment. Why do you think I would want to marry her?” Calen’s hands clenched at his sides, frustration etched into every line

leaned 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 unforgivable.

nurse stepped forward, adjusting the

fix it,” he said, “I’ll make it right. I’ll talk to Izzy. She

eyes burned with restrained anger. “Fix it?” he said sharply. “You think you can fix this with some empty words and a few apologies? Izzy doesn’t owe you

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show her I’m serious. I don’t care how long it takes. I will only marry Izzy”

the time of day. Because

mother, her chest rising and falling unevenly “Mother, I’m sorry. I will fix this. I promise. He turned abruptly, heading for the door. His footsteps were brisk, the