Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 174

“So? They really agreed to consider your crazy proposal!” Pamella frowned. She was already a little tipsy from the alcohol she had taken, but Calen’s words about the proposal somehow made her sober.

“Why are you surprised? They are businessmen. It’s only right for them to look at profits. Calen rolled his eyes. She wasn’t some actor or anything. Her reputation outside of business had nothing to do with his ability. He loosened his tie, closing his eyes. He had already told his father about this progress. Now, all he needed was to wait for them to contact him again.

Of course, he had already planned to do a follow–up meeting the very next Monday. He just needed to ensure the board had everything they asked for.

“You’re really going through with this?” Pamella asked. “You’re betting what’s left of your shares on a deal with a company that just showed up out of nowhere?”

Calen opened his eyes. “What are you talking about?”

Pamella leaned back. “I’m saying there’s something off about the Blackwell Group. Even my father thinks so. They’ve stayed in Europe for years. Why are they suddenly so interested in U.S. companies?”

Calen looked at her. “Because they’re expanding. That’s how businesses work.”

She shook her head. “You don’t find it odd? They’ve had years to do this, but they’re just now showing interest in acquiring companies here? Out of the blue?”

“They already have holdings in Asia and India,” Calen said. “Them coming here is expected. They’re legitimate, Pamella. I’ve done the research.”

Pamella didn’t speak for a moment. She watched him, her fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.

“You should look into them again. Properly,” she said. “Before you sign anything. I’m telling you, this feels like a trap. You don’t even know who’s behind them.”

Calen scoffed. “Why are you being paranoid?”

He sat up and looked at her. “Right, I forgot. Scheming is your thing. So now you assume everyone else is scheming too?”

Pamella didn’t respond.

“This is your own doing,” Calen muttered.

Still, she said nothing. Instead, she reached into her bag and pulled something out. She held it out toward him.

Calen frowned and took it. It was a small, dark blue velvet box.

“What is this?” he asked.

“Open it,” Pamella said.

He looked at her briefly, then flipped the lid open.

is this?” he asked. Inside was actually an enormous diamond ring, that looked too big for anyone’s finger.

ignored his question and took the box from his hand. She pulled the ring out and

I’m going to marry you,”

“What the hell are

Blackwells, you need someone capable

stared at her in disbelief.

a guarantee,” the continued. “If

blinked, then turned to

“You’re insane.”

That’s it. But right now, this might be the only

suddenly grabbed her by the collar, pulling

are you scheming?”

he

are you

hand pushed at his chest, trying

of me!” she snapped. “What

throat, pressing her back against the door. She twisted,

holding her there. “What do you

at the center console and scratched at his arm. “You’re crazy!”

slightly. “You

hands now, her

“Get off me!”

stared at her, unmoving, waiting for her to say something

your mind?” she hissed. “I

help!”

that you wanted to help?” Scheming

don’t want to marry me, then don’t! But don’t

crossed his mind. But now, with his head clearer, he could see that Pamella had a point. Marrying her could give him and

he said, leaning back in his seat. “I’ll talk to my father

the mood between Liam and Izzy couldn’t have been more different from the tension inside

from the waterfront casting soft reflections on the sidewalk. The air was cool, but not cold. She pulled her coat tighter

be tired? Why’d you

should get something to eat. I’m craving for something.” Liam said as he stopped in front of one of the food stalls near

followed, eyeing the stall.

two hot, golden beignets dusted

stared at it, then