Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 129

Chapter 129

Chapter 129

Monica’s stomach twisted into knots as the recording played. Her breath came in short, uneven borms her hands gripping the fabric of her skirt so tightly that her knuckles turned white. Her pulse pounded in her ears as she listened to her own voice–clear, undeniable.

Her heart dropped.

How?

Cecil assured her that the cameras around the area were not on. She assured her that everything had been prepared in advance. The stage was supposed to be perfect!

This wasn’t possible. She tried to call if there was something weird in Izzy’s bag but couldn’t remember anything She was sure of it. She had checked. They had been careful.

Right?

“This- Samantha shot a look at Monica, her face twisted in disbelief. “That is-

“I’m guessing Cecil has already abandoned you?” Izzy asked casually, tilting her head slightly.

Monica’s jaw clenched. “This is fake.”

Samantha immediately nodded. “It has to be. There’s no way-*

“It’s doctored,” Monica snapped, forcing herself to sit up straighter. She ignored the heat creeping up her neck and the way her hands trembled slightly. “You edited this. That’s not my voice.”

Amalia scoffed. “This is clearly photoshopped.”

Izzy blinked. “Photoshopped?”

Atty. Alcaraz let out a short laugh. “That’s a new one. I’d love to see how you photoshop‘ a video recording”

Monica’s chest tightened. She could feel it—her control slipping, the walls closing in.

Samantha slammed a hand on the table. “Even if this was real, so what? It proves nothing?”

Izzy leaned back, resting her hands on the armrests. “Really? It proves nothing?”

Monica swallowed hard. “It–it doesn’t change anything.”

“Doesn’t it?” Izzy looked amused. “Because I distinctly remember your lawyer saying this case would rely on public sympathy.” She glanced at Ethan. “Tell me, Mr. Sparks, do you think people would still cry for Monica once they hear this?”

Ethan’s jaw tensed. He opened his mouth, but for the first time, nothing came out.

Samantha glared at Izzy. “This doesn’t mean you win.”

won. Did you really think this is the only thing

slammed her hands on the table, her face red with fury. “You think you’re so

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“No. I think

She felt like screaming, like throwing

you think? Should we release this to the public?”

smirked and stood. “Yes, I believe you should”

“We’re not finished. That video was illegally obtained. It won’t hold up

50%

people?” Atty. Alcaraz frowned. “The media would surely

“That video–we will–subpoena-”

him. “I could have done

at each other as realization started to set in. Izzy was making a fool out of

was ragged. Her eyes darted around the room, looking for someone–anyone–to

this.

minutes ago, said a word. Amalia just stared at the table, her lips pressed into a thin

her mind scrambling for a way out. Monica clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her palms.

Monica felt sick.

was a trap.

had set them up, and they had walked

pounded in her chest as she tried to think of a way out, but there was none. Izzy had already won. The recording was just one piece of the puzzle–there was more. There had to be more. Izzy wouldn’t

more.

Atty. Alcaraz. “What do you think will happen to

Alcaraz smirked. “They’ll ask for refunds. Every last cent.”

donations–her lifeline–would disappear in an instant.

her hand. “Imagine it. All those generous people who felt sorry for you, who thought they were helping a grieving mother. What do you think

tapping on her phone stopped. Her head

their money back,” Izzy continued. “And when they don’t get it,

Monica’s hands trembled.

Atty. Alcaraz added, almost gleefully. “A scammer. They’ll report your account.

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of being a victim, you’ll just

was

one more thing.” Izzy tapped her phone. “Do you really think I don’t

Monica stilled.

wanted to get rid of

blinked. She turned to Monica,

“What?”

fists.

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