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Chapter 153

Chapter 153

Izzy pushed open the door to her office, only to stop short at the sight that greeted her. Calen stood by the window, arms crossed, his gaze fixed on the city skyline outside. The sunlight streaming in cast shadows across his face, accentuating the tension in his posture. The air in the room was thick, almost suffocating. Did he already hear about what she jud did?

Sensing her presense, Calen’s eyes flicked over his shoulder. “You’re late,” he said flatly, the words cutting through the silence. “I’ve been calling you but you- you couldn’t even answer my calls. What if it’s an emergency? What if your presence is needed?”

Izzy arched a brow, ignoring the accusation as she turned to Anna instead. “Didn’t I tell you not to let anyone into my office while I’m gone?” she asked, her tone even.

Anna bit her lip, glancing between them. “I apologize, Miss Rossi, but Mr. Weiss-”

“I am your direct head, Izzy,” Calen cut in smoothly, turning fully to face her. His suit was immaculate as always, not a crease out of place. “I have the right to stay in your office whenever I want.”

Izzy snorted softly, unimpressed. Without sparing him another glance, she stepped forward, placed her bag on the table, and began organizing the scattered files with a calm, practiced efficiency. Since Calen had already claimed her seat behind the desk, she didn’t bother trying to sit. “Why are you here? If you need anything, we can always communicate through emails.”

Calen’s eyes narrowed further, irritation flickering briefly across his face. His fingers drummed once against his arm. He let the silence stretch for a moment longer before speaking.

“You already know why I’m here,” he said, his voice tight. “I need you to debrief all the staff working on the Macau project.”

Izzy didn’t pause in flipping through the stack of papers. “That’s your job,” she replied coolly.

Calen’s jaw clenched. “You were managing them before,” he snapped. “They’ll listen to you. So, you’ll say whatever I tell you to say.”

Izzy’s lips twitched faintly with amusement, but she didn’t look up. “That’s not in my contract,” she said lightly, sliding a folder into place.

took the project away from you. But do you really have

glare with an icy stare of her own. “Following what my contract states is professional,” she countered without batting an

“Are you serious right now?” he demanded, his voice rising slightly. “What do

“That’s no longer my concern,” she said simply, brushing an invisible speck of dust off

could spit out another retort, a knock sounded at the door, cutting through the tension. Both turned as CEO Weiss’s secretary stepped inside, clipboard

secretary said hesitantly, eyes darting nervously between them. “CEO Weiss would like to see

amused. “Of course,” she said, her tone light. Without sparing Calen a second glance, she grabbed her

the polished floor, posture relaxed

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Chapter 153

click, leaving Calen alone in the office, fists clenched and

his breath, a scowl twisting

lines across his face, accentuating the dark circles beneath his eyes and the tightness

the single sheet of paper–a resignation letter, crisp and nearly timed What

flicked up, narrowing slightly. “Come in,” he bit

opened smoothly, and Izzy stepped inside. She paused briefly at the threshold before making her way forward She stopped a few steps

paper between two fingers. “What is the meaning of this?”

then back to Renard’s face without a flicker of hesitation. “Exactly what it say

he ground out. “You’re

said. After yesterday, Izzy had decided to

about Calen taking over the Macau Project, isn’t it?” he mapped “You’re doing this because you’re upset.”

pointed our “He doesn’t need my guidance. He needs yours. I don’t think I have the right to be

from the Weiss Company? He drew in a slow breath, visibly reining in

with everything. I

lead,” he muttered, more to himself than to her. His gaze snapped back to Izzy, eyes hard.