Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 202

"...still no confirmation on whether Ms. Rossi has regained consciousness. What we know for certain is that the vehicle carrying Isabella Rossi collided with an eastbound transport truck late Monday morning, resulting in the death of the truck's driver. Authorities have yet to release further information regarding the investigation."

The news anchor shifted to another camera angle. A photo of Izzy flashed on the screen-one of her recent public appearances at the Weiss INC's charity gala. Below it, a banner read; ISABELLA ROSSI IN COMA DRIVER DEAD.

Izzy sat on the couch, a pillow tucked behind her back. Her movements were limited, but her eyes were sharp. She watched the screen for a few more seconds before glancing at Liam.

"Do you think this will work?" she asked.

Liam didn't answer right away. He sliced a piece of apple and then held it up to her. Izzy took a bite and chewed slowly. "Obviously," he said.

She looked at the screen again. "Are you sure those doctors won't say anything?"

Liam picked up another slice. "They're my doctors. They live in the compound." Izzy nodded once.

There was a knock at the door. Liam turned his head.

Mondo opened it and stepped inside. He held a tablet in one hand.

"Mr. Weiss is here. He wants to speak with you.”

Calen's steps were sharp as he entered the living room. He didn't bother sitting, he'd been waiting in another area outside, finally, they allowed him to come in. His eyes immediately locked on Liam.

"Where is she?" he demanded. "This place is impossible to find. Why are you hiding her here, of all places?"

There was anger in his voice, but underneath it was something else-panic. Fear.

Who would have thought Liam would fly Izzy out of San Francisco and bring her all the way to New York, barely hours after the accident? It had taken Calen days to trace her actual location. Days of blocked access, closed doors, and silence.

Liam didn't flinch. He stood near the fireplace, unmoving.

Calen stepped forward. "It took me days to get here. You had no right to take her."

Liam didn't look fazed. "Mr. Weiss," he said calmly, "may I know why you're here instead of busying yourself with your upcoming wedding?"

Calen's expression cracked.

stared at

"She's on her deathbed!" Calen added.

wedding has nothing to do with my Izzy, right?" Liam smiled. Calen frowned.

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argue with you. I did not come here to explain

leave... you are not a doctor. Izzy will do fine

the view outside of this cabin, Calen looked around, taking in the cabin for

sight. No guards at the door. No medical equipment. Just a leather couch, a coat rack, and a small kitchen tucked into the corner. It looked more like a weekend

of

like a guest room, judging from the folded sheets on the bench outside it. The other was shut completely. But even if she were

further into the space, scanning the floor plan. Then he

off-too thick for the rest of the space, and slightly misaligned. He looked closer. Near the

turned back to Liam. "You're keeping her

Liam didn't answer.

quiet, almost too quiet. No signs of life above ground, but something told him the quiet was intentional. There had to be an access

this whole thing just to

har Calen said.

finally turned his head slightly.

stared at him.

"I'm keeping her alive,"

him. "I built this years ago. It wasn't meant for

her away from

dam said.

"Keeping her alive?"

obvious?"

from what? It was an accident!" Calen snapped. "Besides... you have no right to

her," Liam replied. "I have a team of doctors. They're trusted. They're equipped. They'll make sure

your call to

call