Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 168

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“This gala is pretty nice,” Izzy said, smiling. She looked around. The gala was nothing short of extravagant. Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, casting a warm glow over the grand ballroom. Soft classical music played in the background, blending seamlessly with the hum of conversation. Servers in crisp uniforms moved through the crowd, offering trays of fine champagne and hors d’oeuvres to elegantly dressed guests.

Izzy took in the sight, her gaze sweeping over the elegantly decorated tables, each adorned with fresh white roses and gold- trimmed dinnerware. Everything was polished, and refined–exactly what she expected from an event hosted by the Blackwell Group.

Liam stood beside her, effortlessly holding a glass of champagne. He hadn’t been in a hurry to mingle. If anything, he looked content just being here with her.

“Hey, do you know anything about the Blackwell group?” Izzy asked.

However, before he could answer her, Mondo stepped closer, his voice low as he leaned toward Liam. “Sir, a few businessmen are approaching.”

Liam didn’t react immediately, simply swirling the champagne in his glass as Mondo continued.

“Graham Whitford, CEO of Whitford Energy. His company specializes in renewable energy projects in Europe.”

“Victor Langston, managing partner of Langston Holdings. They deal with private equity investments in Asia.”

“And Robert Ashford, CFO of Ashford Steelworks. They control a large percentage of the steel supply chain in the U.S.”

Liam exhaled lightly before shifting his gaze toward the approaching men.

They reached him swiftly, their movements smooth, practiced–men who were used to socializing at this level.

“Mr. Horvath,” Whitford greeted first, lifting his glass slightly in acknowledgment. “It’s good to see you here.”

Langston nodded in agreement. “Didn’t think you’d make it. But then again, it wouldn’t be a proper event without a Horvath.”

Ashford chuckled. “Let’s have a toast, shall we?”

Liam allowed a small smirk as he lifted his glass. “To a successful evening,” he said smoothly.

Their glasses clinked together before they each took a sip.

to Izzy’s waist, his touch firm, familiar. “Gentlemen, allow

Isabella Rossi.”

gazes, giving

before offering their own acknowledgments, their interest clear. She wasn’t just a guest- she was someone important

been publicly announced, it was obvious. The way he

need to

was more than

the fact that she was a Rossi.

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“A Rossi?”

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he glanced at Izzy with renewed interest. “Would

gaze without hesitation. “He was my grandfather.”

few times in the past.” His eyes flicked toward Liam before settling back on

grandfather was a very protective man.” She set her glass down on the nearby table with practiced ease.

lightly, shaking his head. “That does

like him would bring up family, especially if that

reasons.” She lifted her champagne glass again. “Though I imagine if he

protective grandfather and now a Horvath at your side? You must be very

took a sip of his champagne. “She’s

raising their glasses again, this

nothing more than small talk, but the curiosity in their gazes lingered just

in itself, said

she pinched Calen’s side. “Stop glaring at them! They

curling around the glass in his hand. His eyes remained fixed

business,”

time. “You are my business,” she shot back. “You invited me here, remember? Why the hell

effortlessly together. This sight made him so angry, he wanted to remove his hand from her body! It wasn’t supposed to