Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 62

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“I suspended Calen, as you already know,” CEO Weiss said as he studied Izzy from behind his desk. “I hope this will not affect anything you’ve been working on in the company, Miss Rossi.”

Izzy met his gaze, her expression calm which seemed to surprise the older CEO. “I didn’t expect this decision,” she said, keeping her voice steady. “But I’ll do my best to ensure my projects remain on track.”

Weiss nodded, leaning back in his chair. “Good. If you need time to regroup or adjust, you’re welcome to work from home until you feel better. The offer is there if you choose to take it.”

y didn’t respond immediately, her eyes momentarily flicking on the papers on his desk. After a pause, she offered a polite hile. “Thank you for the consideration. I’ll keep that in mind.”

The CEO’s expression softened slightly as he added, “And regarding your current project–if it’s successful, I will personally support your promotion for the board to consider. Your work has been exemplary, and I believe it’s time others acknowledged that. Moreover, I can assure you of a peaceful environment even after Calen comes back. I can only hope this won’t affect your performance in the company.”

Izzy’s lips curved into a faint smile. “I appreciate that, sir. Thank you.”

Before CEO Weiss could respond further, the door to his office swung open. Calen entered, his movements brisk. He closed the door behind him and walked toward the desk without hesitation.

CEO Weiss’s gaze shifted to his son, his posture remaining composed. “Calen, this isn’t a good time,” he said firmly, gesturing to Izzy.

Calen’s eyes

Izzy.

darted to Izzy briefly before he stepped closer to the desk. “I need to talk to you,” he said, his focus squarely on

“Calen, this isn’t a good time,” his father said again.

“Father, please… this doesn’t concern you,” Calen said before turning his attention back to Izzy. “Please… I need to talk to you.. in private.”

“I wouldn’t do that,” Izzy said as she got up, turning her attention toward CEO Weiss. “Thank you for meeting with me oday. I can assure you that whatever I am going through won’t affect my performance.”

CEO Weiss nodded as he shook Izzy’s hand.

“Please, Izzy… can you at least let me explain?” Calen said.

Izzy asked as she turned toward him. “What are you

didn’t mean it. It was-”

and started walking away. However, Calen was quick to block her path. “Please… just listen to me. I can explain.”

she looked at CEO Weiss. “Please excuse us.” Impatient, she turned to Calen. “Stop

exchanging a single word. As they entered the cafe, Calen gestured toward an empty table in the corner. Izzy sat down without hesitation, placing her bag on the seat next

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asking. “Do you want

twitched slightly, though it wasn’t a smile. “I don’t drink macchiato. That’s Monica’s drink,

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looked away for a moment, then returned his focus to her. “Right. Sorry. Do you want anything

to finish,” Izzy said, leaning back in her chair. She folded her arms and waited. She had thought of this moment for weeks–how she would confront him for what he did. Izzy thought she would be emotional, a mess maybe. Instead, she felt nothing. Watching him almost felt like she

the surface, “What happened with Monica..

nothing,

a mistake. A lapse in judgment,” he said. “I’d had too much to drink, and things… got out

slightly. “Too much to drink? That’s

his fingers stopping their rhythm. “It’s not an excuse. I’m just trying to explain what happened. It didn’t

in bed with her. That’s not something that doesn’t mean anything,’

opened his mouth to respond, but stopped. He rubbed the back of his neck and looked down at the

flatly.

“I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness. But I’m asking if there’s any way… any

leaned back in her chair and looked at him for a long moment before speaking. “Love? You call this love? Cheating on me with my cousin is your idea of love?” Surprisingly, her voice sounded calm–too

hurt you. But I want to make it

head. “I believe we don’t have much to talk about. The CEO assured me that I can work peacefully even after your suspension. Let’s just stay out of each other’s way

give me another

that when you were sleeping

“Izzy-”

point in salvaging something that’s already ruined. You can’t fix a broken glass, Calen. You can make it look pretty, make it seem whole, but you can never truly fix it. Between us…” Izzy paused deliberately,

would actually give her the relief

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