Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 102

Chapter 102

“What are you talking about?” CEO Weiss narrowed his eyes. “I have always treated him as my son! How dare

“Calen is your child, and yet you let Isabella lead this project!”

you-”

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“The proposal was won by Izzy. The bidding was won by Izzy. Even the board agreed that this is something Izzy should handle!” Weiss interrupted coldly. “What makes you think this is personal?”

“You-” Cecil’s breath caught as frustration surged through her. Her chest tightened painfully, unable to comprehend why her own husband wouldn’t simply assign the project to Calen. “Fine,” she snapped, pursing her lips as she rose to her feet. “If that’s the way you want it, then so be it! But don’t come crying to me if problems arise. You can let Izzy take full responsibility!“”

“What do you mean, by that!?” Renard asked. “Cecil, what do you mean by that!?”

Without giving him a reply, Cecil stormed out of the room, her expression dark with anger.

What she didn’t expect, however, was to see Calen standing just outside the office, his shoulders stiff. She froze for a moment, her gaze locking onto his. Judging by the troubled look on his face, it was clear he had overheard part of the argument.

“I-” Calen swallowed hard, his voice faltering.

“Follow me,” Cecil said curtly, brushing past him without another glance.

Obediently, Calen fell into step behind her.

Cecil walked into her study. “Lock the door behind you,” she said as she rushed toward her bar to make herself a drink. “Look-” Calen started. He looked at his mother’s stressed appearance and sighed. “I know I promised to-”

on your marriage as well. I

“Mom…” Calen frowned.

said. “I know he has treated you like a son since

was young. However, Renard Weiss never treated him like a stranger. Instead, he trained

fact. She and the Rossi Family will ensure that the other members of the Weiss Family won’t be able to touch you even if your father

knew his mother wanted Izzy because she was going to inherit the Rossi fortune, but

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been hiding under a rock all this time? No, she thought inwardly. This cannot continue. It seems she had spoiled Calen too much.

sank into the leather chair behind her desk, swirling the glass of amber liquid in her hand. She stared at Calen for a

week,” she said. “One week to gain Izzy’s trust back. If you can’t, I’ll handle things

board voted for Izzy. Moreover, they won the bid because of Izzy’s proposal. Taking her down is going to be

her glass before setting it down on the desk. “That’s not something you need to worry about,” she replied, her tone dismissive. “Your focus should be on making Izzy yours. The shares she’ll inherit in

go back to him but the current situation has become even more complicated. “How am I supposed to convince her to marry

for you to figure out,” Cecil said bluntly, leaning back in her chair. “You’ve known her for years. Use that to your advantage. Do whatever it takes to win her back. Flatter her, charm her or grovel if you have to. But make

what if she

of failure. I’ve done everything to shield you and secure your future. The least you can do is make

argue but knew it would be pointless. Instead, he nodded, his lips pressing into a

again. “Now, stop standing there like a child and go

moment, his hand resting on the handle but whatever thought crossed his mind, he chose to keep it to himself. He left

door. If Calen failed, she would

His jaw was clenched, and his hands were already reaching for his phone. He quickly dialed Albert’s number, pacing the length of the

connect.

is staying?” he asked the moment Albert picked up. Earlier, he had