Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 140

Chapter 140

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Renard Weiss stood in his private study, flipping through a thick financial report. The numbers were ugly–stocks had taken a sharp dive, and investors were still in a panic. The Weiss Foundation scandal had bled into Weiss Inc., shaking confidence

up most of his time.

in the company’s leadership. Damage control was

He barely looked up when the door slammed open.

Cecil stormed in, her heels clicking sharply against the polished marble floor. Her face was pale from the stress of the past few days, but her eyes burned with anger.

“Where have you been?” she demanded.

Renard turned a page in the report. “Working.”

Cecil’s hands curled into fists. “Working?” She let out a bitter laugh. “I was in the hospital for days! I collapsed! And didn’t even bother to visit me? Not even a single flower? Or a fucking note”

you

Renard sighed, setting the papers down. He finally looked at her, his expression unreadable. “I didn’t have time.” Cecil’s nostrils flared. “Didn’t have time?” She took a step forward. “You had time to stay at the office. You had time to manage the company. But you didn’t have time to check on your wife? I am your wife Renard! Or have you forgotten that?”

Renard pushed his chair back and stood. “I didn’t have time,” he repeated, “because I was busy cleaning up the mess you made.”

Cecil’s mouth snapped shut.

Renard gestured to the documents on his desk. “Do you have any idea how much damage this scandal has done? Weiss Inc. lost millions overnight. Investors are pulling out. Government agencies are launching audits. You single–handedly dragged this company into the gutter.”

Cecil lifted her chin. “That foundation was mine. I built it from the ground up.”

else down with it.” He rounded the desk, stopping in front of her. “You think I had time to sit by your hospital bed while this company was burning? You think

clenched her jaw.

“You got careless, Cecil. You thought you were untouchable. And now look where we are.

locked onto his. “And what? You’re blaming me for everything? I built this family’s reputation while you sat in this

charity galas and social circles built this company? No. The only reason Weiss

and fell heavily. “So, what

face. “You were the one who brought this onto

fingers dug into her palms.

am your husband. But right now, I am also the CEO of a company that is drowning because of your greed.”

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Cecil’s throat tightened.

in a few days to discuss your removal. You should prepare for that.”

forward, her voice dangerously low. “You’re siding with

company. The

her nails biting

first time in years,

at his watch. “If you have nothing else to say,

forced herself to breathe evenly. She refused to let him see how much his words had rattled her. “Are you even going to ask how

barely glanced at her. “You seem

her jaw. “You don’t have the right to confine me

with the others on his desk. “And what exactly are you planning to do outside this mansion?” He leaned against the desk, arms

her mouth to retort, but nothing came out.

realization hit her.

quiet. No calls. No invitations. The usual brunch meetings, charity events, and high–society parties had all disappeared from her calendar. At first, she assumed it

making the calls

no one answered.

out of town, suddenly unreachable. Others didn’t bother replying