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.

see

to find out

18–hour flight, the two finally arrived in Macau and were welcomed

updates on the current

and scrolled through the latest updates. The

a request–it had been escalated into a full audit by the local labor authorities.

just an inconvenience anymore. Operations had come to a complete halt.

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already pulling out her phone, fingers moving quickly as the

did this

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her blazer, her expression tene. “Within the law twelve hours. The moment word got out that you were coming, the pressure increased. Two of our subcontractors officially withdrew, and three others are reassessing their contracts. She tapped

handed the device back to Serena

site. They arrived

targeted interference. Someone wanted to

Then was it Calen? No.

he?

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

faced setbacks after he rushed back to the US. when she was hospitalized.

she couldn’t handle this on her

strap of her bag and straightened her posture. “Call an emergency meeting with the site managers. I want to know exactly who is stalling and why. If subcontractors are backing out, we need replacements lined up immediately.”

already dialing

watch. “We should head straight to the site.

toward the exit of the airport, her heels clicking

taken a step toward the car when

my… what

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

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

brows furrowed slightly. Serena