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.

she turned toward him. “What are you going to explain,

mean it. It was-”

Calen was quick to block her path. “Please… just

she looked at CEO Weiss. “Please excuse us.” Impatient, she turned to Calen. “Stop making a scene. You’re

As they entered the cafe, Calen gestured toward an

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lingered for a moment before asking. “Do you want to

smile. “I

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He looked away for a moment, then

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

happened with

eyebrow but said nothing, waiting for him to continue.

said. “I’d had too much to drink, and things… got

much to drink? That’s your excuse? Is that what you’ve

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

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

neck and looked down at the table. “You’re right. It was a choice, and

Izzy said flatly.

his expression tense. “I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness. But I’m asking if there’s any

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

I hurt you. But I want to make it right. I’ll do whatever

about. The CEO assured me that I can work peacefully even after your suspension. Let’s just stay

give me another chance? I mean…

snorted. “Did you think about that when

“Izzy-”

Izzy sighed. “What’s done is done. There’s no 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, studying his

thought that saying those words would actually give her the relief

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