Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 142

Izzy flipped through the reports, her eyes scanning the latest updates while the quiet hum of the plane filled the cabin. The business–class seat was comfortable, but she barely noticed. Her mind was elsewhere.

She already knew what was waiting for her in Macau.

She recalled her conversation with Anna before they boarded.

“The subcontractors handling the structural framework are threatening to pull out,” Anna had said, flipping through her

notes.

Izzy had frowned. “Why?”

Anna handed her a document. “Officially, they’re citing ‘unforeseen circumstances‘–labor shortages, material delays, unexpected costs. But unofficially, someone is pressuring them to back out.”

Izzy had scanned the report, her fingers gripping the edges of the paper. “Who?”

Anna had exhaled. “No confirmed names yet, but the site manager mentioned that a few of our contractors were approached by third–party ‘consultants‘ who suggested it might be in their best interest to walk away.”

Izzy had narrowed her eyes. “Bribes or threats?”

“Could be both.” Anna had tapped at her screen. “And that’s not all. The local labor union suddenly raised concerns about safety compliance. They’re requesting an independent inspection, which–if prolonged–could stall construction for weeks.”

Izzy had leaned back in her chair, processing the information. “So, subcontractors are hesitating, and now we’re being hit with labor disputes?”

Anna had nodded. “It’s too coordinated to be a coincidence.”

That conversation replayed in Izzy’s mind as she turned another page in the report.

Someone was interfering with her project. For now, she had no clue who it was.

Anna, seated beside her, was typing on her laptop, cross–checking supplier contracts.

Izzy closed the folder and rested her head against the seat. She didn’t need to guess what was happening.

to see her fail.

going to find

flight, the two finally arrived in Macau and were welcomed

the updates on the current

and scrolled through the latest updates. The more she read, the deeper

been escalated into a full audit by the local labor

exhaled sharply, her grip tightening around the device. This wasn’t just an inconvenience anymore. Operations had

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out her phone, fingers moving quickly as the messaged the seats on–line

this escalate? Izzy anked

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of our subcontractors officially withdrew, and three others are reassessing their contracts. She tapped her tablet. “We have to meet with the site

the device back to Serena

the site. They arrived this

was targeted interference. Someone wanted to cripple her project, and they were doing a damn good job

Cecil? Impossible. She’s currently busy with that scandal. Then was it Calen? No.

he?

deep breath, centering her thoughts. The timing was too perfect. The moment the

according to plan. But his return to Europe had been unavoidable. His own project had faced setbacks after

she couldn’t handle this on

the strap of her bag and straightened her posture. “Call an emergency meeting with the site managers. I want to know exactly

already

watch. “We should head straight to the site. The sooner

the exit of the airport, her heels clicking against the polished floor. “Then let’s not waste

barely taken a step toward the car when

what a

irritation. Standing a few feet away, dressed sharply as ever, was Frederik Vasili. He had one hand in his pocket, the other resting casually at his

surprise, Serena reacted first. “Mr. Vasili,” she

slightly.