Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 99

Chapter 99

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“This will be the last batch of documents for the permits. Next is going to be the board meeting in the US. The CEO needs you to join them. I already booked the tickets, but-” Anna hesitated.

“But what?” Izzy frowned, lifting her head from the documents she was reading.

“Well… Mr. Horvath is going to fly with you that day, and his secretary insisted that he handle the flight.”

Izzy raised an eyebrow, her thoughts briefly drifting to the unexpectedly enjoyable weekend with Liam. “Let him be,” she murmured, lowering her gaze back to the document in front of her. For now, everything about the project seemed to be on track. Soon, she could head back to the States and address more pressing matters.

Turning 26 just a few days ago had ushered in a whirlwind of changes for her. Along with the milestones came access to an inheritance that extended far beyond the trust fund and properties passed down from her parents and grandparents.

There were also her shares in the Rossi Group an inheritance tied to the very heart of her family’s legacy. With her parents‘ and grandparents‘ shares combined, the stake wasn’t insignificant. In fact, it was substantial enough to guarantee her a life of luxury, even if she never worked another day.

However, this also meant that trouble could be lurking on the horizon. Izzy motioned for Anna to leave the office, picked up her laptop, and made her way to the adjoining room that was connected to Liam’s office. It was Monday, and though it was still Sunday in the US, Liam already had a packed schedule of meetings. Perhaps that explained why he had finally decided to return to his office.

For reasons she couldn’t quite explain, her own office felt unnervingly quiet without him around. She hated to admit it, bu she missed his irritating presence.

After three knocks, the door opened, and Mondo greeted her with a shallow bow. “Would you like me to fetch you some refreshments?” he asked politely.

“No need,” Izzy replied, her gaze already shifting toward Liam. As expected, he was on a call, earbuds in place, listening intently to a report. It didn’t take long for him to notice her standing there. He gestured for her to take a seat, and without a word, she complied.

like forever working in the same office without

wasn’t expecting you to miss me after just a few hours of not seeing me,” he

are flying back to the US? Is your work done?” she asked. While they had a collaborative partnership,

“Yes.”

of the job even when he wasn’t here. Yet, he had actually chosen to come. She wondered if he did it for

on your mind?” He got up from his seat and poured

“No, thanks.”

some tea,” he

Jan

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nothing

dark leaves. “It’s fermented, aged, and pressed into cakes. People in China

almost like damp soil

handed her the cup. “Here. It should help.”

she said, taking it from him. The warmth of the tea seeped into her hands through the porcelain. She lifted the cup to her lips and took a small sip. The flavor was bold but smooth,

as he leaned back in his chair. “Tell me what’s

certainly wasn’t a question. For a moment, Izzy considered deflecting, but there was something about the way he sat there, waiting, that made her

back on the saucer, her fingers

26 grants me access to my grandfather’s inheritance. I’m sure you’re already aware

Liam replied, taking a calm sip of his coffee.

we land, I’ll speak with Attorney Alcaraz to sort

he prompted, setting his cup

help with something.”