Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 69

Chapter 69

“Miss, here are the things that need your signature,” Anna said as she handed Izzy another stack of papers.

“Thank you,” Izzy said. She took a few ininutes to review the contents of the documents before signing them. “This should be good. Have you prepared for our Macaut trip already?” she asked.

“Yes, here’s our itinerary and… here’s the invitation for the public bid opening grand ceremony.”

Izzy took it and lifted an eyebrow. She never thought the opening bid ceremony would be this grand. It even indicated a dress code. “Alright, since we are flying tomorrow, you may leave carly today to pack up.”

Anna smiled. “Alright.”

Seeing Anna perk up, Izzy smiled. She placed the invitation on Her desk. This time, Anna would be with her, but this was supposed to be a trip she and Calen were going to take. Luckily, CEO Weiss was smart enough not to force them into a team together. If she’s right, Calen would still join the event, but they are not going to stay in the same hotel or fly on the same plane. CEO Weiss made sure that he stayed out of Izzy’s sight.

She pursed her lips and started massaging her head. After what felt like forever, she got up and went to the couch to open the lunch box Liam had prepared for her.

Izzy opened the lunch box to reveal a simple yet appetizing meal: beef with broccoli over a bed of steamed white rice. The savory aroma made her realize just how hungry she was. She reached for her phone, snapping a quick picture of the food before typing out a message to Liam.

[Thanks for the food. It looks great. Don’t wait up for me tonight–I might be home late. Still have a ton to do.]

She hit send and placed the phone back on the table, reaching for the utensils. She took her first bite, savoring the tender beef and crisp broccoli. A moment later, her phone buzzed. She picked it up, expecting a routine acknowledgment, but instead found a reply that made her frown.

[I’ll see you for dinner then.]

Izzy frowned as she stared at the kissing emoji after his text. What does he mean by that? Was he trying to send her a kiss? Izzy set the phone down with a sigh, tapping her finger on the screen absentmindedly. Why was she overthinking a text message? She muttered under her breath,“Why do I even tell him these things?” She rolled her eyes and focused back on her meal.

she finished her meal, she returned to the tasks she needed to

Anna interrupted her thoughts.

“Yes?” Izzy asked.

you,” Anna said as

glanced up from her work. “Who is it?”

to be your aunt. Security stopped her at the entrance,”

dawned. “Amalia,” she muttered under her breath. She closed the file she was reviewing and stood. “Bring her to the boardroom. Record everything and have security on standby to call

a scene downstairs, she added, her

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deep breath, steadying herself before sitting back down to organize her desk.

now,” Anna said, standing

for the boardroom without another word. Her heels clicked against the floor as she walked briskly down the hallway. She knew exactly why Amalia was here and she couldn’t wait to find out what game was she planning to do

she paused for a moment, gripping the handle tightly before pushing it open. Inside, Amalia was pacing near the long conference table, her

the small camera in the corner, ensuring it was positioned correctly to

appearing on

stepping closer to the table. Izzy snorted, leaning back in her chair. “The woman who raised me using my parents‘ money? Don’t flatter yourself.”

and clasped her hands together. “Izzy…that’s not my point. I’m just… I’m a little anxious. That’s all.” Then she sat in the

remained impassive, her gaze steady as she watched Amalia fidget. When she didn’t respond, Amalia reached

Amalia said. “When are you coming back to the house? You look so much skinnier. Are you eating well?”

pulled her hand back slowly, folding it in her lap. She didn’t say a word.