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.

wanted to see her

to

two finally arrived in Macau and

on the current problem,” Serena said, handing

tablet from Serena and scrolled through the latest updates. The more she read, the deeper her

were now officially pulling out. The safety inspection was no longer just a request–it had been escalated into a

wasn’t just an

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

this escalate? Izzy

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increased. Two of our subcontractors officially withdrew, and three others are

to Serena “Where’s the inspection team

the site. They

clenched her jaw. Whoever was behind this wasn’t wasting time. This wasn’t a natural business obstacle–it was targeted interference. Someone wanted to

Then was it Calen? No. He

he?

thoughts. The timing was too perfect. The moment the set foot in Macau, everything escalated. Moreover, she’s

return to Europe had been unavoidable. His own project had faced setbacks after he rushed back to the US. when she was hospitalized. She had insisted that he go, but now, with everything

she couldn’t handle this

managers. I want to know exactly who is stalling and why. If subcontractors are backing

already

watch. “We should head straight to the site.

heels clicking against the polished floor. “Then

taken a step toward the car when a

my… what

expression already tight with 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 side, looking completely at

“Mr. Vasili,” she acknowledged,

brows furrowed slightly. Serena