Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 193

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Izzy gritted her teeth. She had known Olivier Horvath was a bastard, but not like this. Not to this level.

“I’ve never met a father like you.” she said. “How can you even call yourself Liam’s father? All you’ve ever done is tear him down. Mock him. Humiliate him. That’s not parenting. That’s abuse.”

Olivier didn’t flinch. He simply chuckled, low and slow, like he was genuinely amused.

You really are blind,” he said. “No–stupid. If you think Liam built what he has because he’s clean, then you’re out of your mind. Your husband–your precious Liam–built everything with blood. With backdoor deals. With plays, I taught him. He’s not some saint you dragged out of the mud. He’s just like me.”

Izzy’s fists clenched at her sides

“The only difference between us,” Olivier continued, stepping closer, “is that he lets a woman like you walk into rooms like this and act like you belong. That’s where he failed.”

Izzy’s eyes flashed. “Shut your mouth.”

Olivier’s grin widened. “Hit a nerve?”

“I said shut your mouth! Liam is nothing like you. Stop trying to drag your son’s name with you! I know Liam.”

“Do you?” Olivier tilted his head. “Then where do you think he learned how to manipulate? How to set up deals? You really think all that came from your bedtime stories and charity work?” He scoffed. “That boy learned from the best. He watched me, studied me. And now you’re so high on your little fantasy that you don’t see the truth.”

Izzy took a sharp step forward. “Liam has more integrity in one finger than you’ve had in your entire life.”

“Is that what he told you?” Olivier sneered. “You want to talk about what kind of man Liam is?” he said.

Izzy gritted her teeth. A part of her wanted to slap this man, but no. She was not here for that.

“You don’t have the right to talk about your son after what you did to him,” Izzy said. She needed to convince herself to stay on the script. She cannot let her anger get the best of her.

Olivier crossed his arms, shaking his head like he was disappointed. “And here I thought you had at least a bit of sense. Turns out you’re just another fool who fell for a pretty story.”

Izzy narrowed her eyes but didn’t speak.

“Liam built his company on the blood of others. He didn’t climb the ladder–he broke it and stepped on everyone who tried to follow. You believe him because he’s charming. Because he looks at you like you’re special. That’s the worst mistake you

could’ve made.”

“He’s not like that,” Izzy said.

Is it because he married you after you were tossed aside by Calen

Izzy stiffened. “What?”

lips curled. “You heard me. You really didn’t know? Do

answer. Her throat tightened.

it. He knew you were coming back that night. He made sure Calen

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you think it was a

took a

laughed. “Oh, we’re just getting started. Did he tell you about your aunt? About Amalia? About the

Izzy froze.

everything the owned. Comversent, wasn’t it?

muttered, shaking her head. “That’s not

by accident? Do you think he just happened to be there every time you

hung stiff at her sides. “No. Liam wouldn’t-

And whether you like it or not, he learned from the

she hit the door. Her chest was tight but it wasn’t from what Olivier said. It was the fact that these were the words that Olivier used against Liam the other night. This was the reason why Liam got drunk! What kind of father would do something like this to his

isn’t like you,” she said,

something close to pity. “Keep telling yourself that, Isabella. Just don’t act surprised

out the truth.”

and laughed again, not bothering to hide the

thought you were the center of the story, didn’t you?” he said. “Thought you were the main character, pulling the strings. But you’ve been a puppet from the start. Every move you made, every decision–you thought they were yours. But Liam

at him, stunned into silence for a second. “Liar!” Then she stepped forward again. “You’re a

Liam made you feel powerful. Made you feel like you had a say. But all he did was let you move just enough to keep you from

saying all of this because you can’t stand the fact that he doesn’t need you. You’ve been an absent father his whole life. You don’t know anything about him. So don’t stand there pretending you know what he’s done or why he did

smile faded. His

have been. That’s why you keep coming after him–because he became more than you ever could. He built everything without you. And now you’re trying to tear him down through me?”

Olivier said nothing.

asked. “You thought I’d believe every disgusting word you said and turn against him? Do I look that stupid to

steel. “You should be asking yourself why I know all of this, Isabella. Maybe

maybe you should be asking yourself why your son would rather burn every bridge

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you think it was a coincidence? It was timing.

a

getting started. Did he tell you about your aunt?

Izzy froze.