Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 172

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“What were you thinking?” Calen asked her. He shut the door behind them with more force than necessary. The lock clicked into place, scaling them inside the hotel suite they had rented for the event. The room was elegant–modern furnishings, dim lighting, and a large window overlooking the city skyline. It was supposed to be a place for them to rest for the night, a private retreat away from the crowd.

Instead, they were here to argue.

Calen ran a hand over his face, exhaling sharply before turning to Pamella. When she said nothing, he repeated his question. “What the hell were you thinking, Pamella?”

Pamella tossed her clutch onto the coffee table. “What do you mean, what was I thinking?”

Calen scoffed, stepping closer. “You know exactly what I mean. You planned that entire scene. You were so eager to open that damn door–so sure that Izzy was inside. And now look.” He gestured toward the door. “You made a fool of yourself in front of half the damn event.” And why did she have to include him too!? Why the hell does she need to embarrass him too!?

Pamella folded her arms, tilting her chin up. “So what? It’s not my fault that woman looked exactly like her.”

Calen’s patience thinned. “You said her name, Pamella. Loud enough for everyone to hear. You weren’t just making a mistake–you were trying to humiliate her.”

Pamella rolled her eyes. “Oh, please.”

Calen’s fingers curled into fists at his sides. “Why are you so obsessed with her?” He took a step forward. “What do you even get out of this?”

Pamella’s expression flickered for the briefest second before she let out a short breath. Instead of answering, she walked past him toward the minibar, pulled out a bottle of water, and unscrewed the cap. “Why are you so concerned about her, Calen?” she asked casually. “She’s safe, nothing happened. Done.”

Calen narrowed his eyes.

“What?”

Pamella turned, leaning against the counter. “You’re acting like her knight in shining armor.” She took a slow sip of water and then set the bottle down. “Do you still love her?”

Calen’s jaw tightened. “That’s not the point-”

“Oh, but I think it is.” Pamella tilted her head, her gaze sharp. “You’re always so quick to defend her. Always so worked up whenever I mention her name.”

Calen clenched his teeth. “This isn’t about me. It’s about you and whatever the hell you’re trying to pull.”

Pamella smirked, pushing off the counter. “Funny. I don’t see anyone else here losing their temper over Isabella Rossi. Just you.”

Calen let out a harsh breath, stepping back as he ran a hand through his hair. “You’re deflecting.”

a step closer. “Am I? Or are you just mad that I’m

exhaled sharply. “This is ridiculous.”

slightly. “Is this about

Calen stiffened.

guilty because you cheated on her. You think you owe her

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you keep defending

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met her gaze, his patience wearing thin. “Izzy has moved on,” he said, his words firm. “She doesn’t even look at me the way she used to. And you know what? That’s fine. She’s happy. She’s with Horvath now. He exhaled, shaking his

Pamella’s expression darkened.

His voice

leaving your company?” she raised her voice. “Is this why you’ve been angry the whole time?”

to gaslight him into thinking this was

turned around and started walking toward the door.

create something out of nothing! And now…” He had seen how the guests looked at Pamella. They knew. Those people knew that she had tried scheming and failed–miserably.

as he strode toward the

later,” he said without looking back. “I need

fingers curled into fists as she watched him leave. The door shut behind him with a dull thud, leaving her alone in the

Her jaw clenched.

how tonight was supposed to

counter and grabbing her phone from the table. With quick movements, she dialed a number and pressed

The call rang.

Once.

Twice.

it went to voicemail.

the device as she pulled it away,

No answer.

ground

wrong. Somewhere between setting up the scene and Izzy

had Izzy figured

her frustration. She needed answers. And she needed

at the door, she redialed the number again and

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