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 her

to

a grueling 18–hour flight, the two finally arrived in Macau and were welcomed by Serena.

here are the updates on the current

and scrolled through the latest updates. The more she

were now officially pulling out. The safety inspection was no longer just a request–it had been escalated into a full audit by the local labor authorities. Equipment deliveries were delayed at customs, and a last–minute supplier change had

the device. This wasn’t just an inconvenience anymore. Operations had

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fingers moving quickly as the messaged the seats

when did this escalate?

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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

device back to Serena “Where’s the

site. They arrived

this wasn’t wasting time. This wasn’t a natural business obstacle–it was targeted interference. Someone wanted to cripple her project, and they were doing a damn

it Cecil? Impossible. She’s currently busy with that scandal. Then was it Calen? No. He wouldn’t be that foolish

he?

too perfect. The moment the set foot in

had faced setbacks after he rushed

she couldn’t handle this on

want to know exactly who is stalling and why. If subcontractors are backing out, we need replacements lined

nodded, already dialing

straight to the site. The sooner we show presence, the

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

step toward the car when a voice cut through the air

what a

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

Serena reacted first. “Mr. Vasili,”

slightly. Serena