Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 78

Chapter 78

Chapter 78

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“What the hell are you doing?” Calen asked sharply the moment Liam took his seat, his frustration barely contained.

“What do you think?” Liam responded, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. Without waiting for an answer, he turned toward Izzy, his presence dominating the space between them. “Elello, Miss Rossi. It’s nice to see you again.”

Izzy turned to him, her expression calm and composed, though her pulse quickened as his familiar scent–a mix of sandalwood and something crisp–lingered in the air. She stiffened. This wasn’t the first time that she had smelled this familiar scent, but it still had this effect on her.

Why was she reacting like this around him? Still, she managed to maintain the professional smile on her face. “It’s a pleasant surprise to see you here, Mr. Horvath. I’m glad we’ll be working together on this project.

Liam’s smirk deepened as he leaned slightly–closer, his gaze locking with hers. “Really?” he asked, his voice low enough that only she could hear.

For a brief moment, Izzy hesitated. The space between them seemed to shrink as her senses heightened, every detail of his closeness becoming impossible to ignore. She forced herself to hold his gaze. “Of course. Horvath Industries is a highly respected company. Your involvement will undoubtedly elevate this project.”

His eyes searched hers, lingering as though testing the resolve in her words. Then he leaned back, his smirk never fading. Seeing this, Calen’s grip on the table tightened, his glare flicking between the two of them. The tension in his jaw was visible, but he held his tongue. He wanted to erupt, lash out on Liam. But the people inside the room kept him in check.

He couldn’t lose face now. No. Not now!

Oblivious to the undercurrent between them, Mr. Lin smiled warmly. “It’s wonderful to see that you two already know each other. That familiarity will certainly make the collaboration smoother.”

up his wine glass and raised it. “To a happy cooperation between all of us and the

glass. Izzy’s hand was steady as she clinked her glass lightly against Liam’s and tried to avoid his gaze that lingered on her a moment longer

Liam murmured, his words

of his presence beside her refused to fade. She forced herself to focus

to leave “Why are you here, Horvath? I didn’t hear anything about Horvath Industries‘ participation in the

hand on his arm, then back at him an amused glint in his eyes. “What do I’m here because I enjoy surprise entrances. Keeps things lively, don’t

you

think? Maybe

clearly unimpressed. What the fuck are you doing?”

slightly, his

out, pulling Calen’s grip off Liam’s arm. “What are you doing, Calen?” she demanded, her gaze cold.

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Chapter 78

an exaggerated wince, catching Izzy’s attention. “Ouch,” Liam said, holding his arm delicately. “That was quite the grip. I think

arm. “Are you fucking

he grabbed her hand and placed it on the spot Calen had held, “Maybe you should massage it. You know, to prevent swelling. I might need to see a doctor

line. But she didn pull her hand away, instead pressing lightly on the area, though her annoyance

glare darkened. “What the hell did I’do? Stop

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