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 chose Izzy not just because she has been with you for years. It’s because she’s someone from the Rossi Family. Your marriage to her would bring you endless benefits

“Mom…” Calen frowned.

“I know he has treated you like a son since you were young, but we cannot

Renard Weiss never treated him like a stranger. Instead, he trained him to follow in his footsteps.

to remember this…” Cecil made a deliberate pause. “You are the sole heir of the Weiss Family. Marrying Izzy would seal that fact. She and the Rossi Family will ensure that the other members of the Weiss Family won’t be able to touch you

knew his mother wanted Izzy because she was going to inherit the Rossi fortune, but he never

like his son. What’s there to worry about The Weiss Family-

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he been hiding under a rock all this time? No, she thought inwardly. This cannot continue. It seems she had spoiled Calen too much. She had been protecting him in secret, and as a result, she had raised someone this… clueless!

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

can’t, I’ll handle things myself. I’ll make sure she steps down

voted for Izzy. Moreover, they won the bid because

dismissive. “Your focus should be on making Izzy yours. The shares she’ll inherit in the Rossi Group are significant, Calen. Even if you don’t inherit

was lenient and would soon go

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

hesitated. “And what if

the luxury of failure. I’ve done everything to shield

to argue but knew it would be pointless. Instead,

Cecil said, picking up her drink again. “Now, stop standing there

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

her chair, her expression unreadable as she stared at the closed door.

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

connect.

is staying?” he asked the moment Albert picked up. Earlier, he had sent Albert to tail the car Izzy and Liam was in, determined to uncover her