Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife (Izzy) novel Chapter 85

Chapter 85 

Chapter 85 

“Here are the things that need your signature.” Anna said as she handed Izzy a pile of documents. Please sign here and her 

Anna placed a second folder on the desk, neatly aligning it with the first. “This one contains the compliance documents for the Macau Cultural Center. We need your signature on pages three, five, and seven to acknowledge receipt and approval Izzy nodded, reaching for the pen beside her. Her fingers fumbled slightly as she flipped to the indicated pages. Her hands were steadier when reviewing contracts, but not today. She felt Lam’s presence more that she should, the subtle movements of his pen against paper audible from across the room. She resisted the urge to glance up, but her traitorous eyes flicked toward him for the briefest moment before darting back to the document in front of her. 

Unfortunately for her, Anna continued, unaware of Izzy’s thoughts. “The approval for the environmental impact study is included here,” she explained, pointing to a specific section of the document. “It’s already been cleared by the local council, but your acknowledgment is required for the project’s timeline to proceed. Without it, the construction permits will be delayed.” 

“Understood,” Izzy murmured, scribbling her name on the marked lines. She flipped to the next page, forcing herself to focus on Anna’s words 

“And here.” Anna went on, placing another set of documents in front of Izzy. “Is the financial guarantee agreement. The bank requires this to release the next tranche of funding. Mr. Qin from the finance department will handle the coordination, but your signature is essential to authorize the transfer.” 

Izzy nodded, her movements mechanical. Her mind replayed the earlier scene with Liam, her stomach twisting in knots. She could still feel the ghost of his touch, the heat of his lips against hers. Her grip tightened on the pen, and she accidentally pressed too hard, leaving an indent on the paper. She pulled her hand back, annoyed with herself. 

“Sorry,” she muttered, hastily fixing the page before signing. 

Anna didn’t seem to notice and moved on, sliding yet another document toward her. “This one is the vendor compliance checklist. All contractors have submitted their requirements, but we’ll need a final review from legal before construction begins.” 

Izzy signed without looking up, nodding automatically. Her peripheral vision caught Liam shifting in his seat. She didn’t need to look to know he was watching her. The intensity of his gaze was enough to set her nerves on edge. She pressed her lips into a thin line, her focus stubbornly fixed on the task at hand. 

“Anna,” Liam’s voice interrupted, his words measured. He set down his pen and leaned back in his chair. “Could you summarize what’s left for today? We wouldn’t want to overwhelm Miss Rossi, would we?” 

Anna glanced between them, her expression neutral as she nodded. “Of course, Mr. Horvath.” 

Then Anna turned back to Izzy, her pen hovering over her notes “We just need to finalize the internal compliance reports. Once those are signed, I’ll forward them to the regulatory board. After that, we’re waiting on feedback from the Cultural Heritage Office regarding the center’s design. Everything else is on track.” 

“Perfect,” Liam said, leaning forward slightly. “Izzy, does that work for you?” 

She kept her eyes on the papers in front of her, refusing to acknowledge the knowing smirk she could sense on his face. “Yes, that’s fine,” she replied curtly, her hand moving to sign the last document Anna had presented. 

Anna collected the signed papers, neatly stacking them in her folder. “Thank you. I’ll coordinate with the other departments and update you once we hear back from the Cultural Heritage Office.” 

Izzy nodded again. “Thank you, Anna.” 

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Chapter: 85 

As Anna left the room. Izzy immediately busied herself by organizing the papers on her desk. She could still feel Liam watching her, his presence as distracting as ever. When she finally looked up, her eyes met his for a brief second before she turned away, heat rising to her cheeks once again. 

“You seem tense,” Liam remarked, casually resting his elbows on the table. “Something on your mind?” 

“Aside from the fact that you’re here…” She leaned back in her chair, letting her eyes trail over him for a moment. 

He was maddeningly good–looking, even with the smug smirk tugging at his lips. Today, he wore an all–black ensemble–a sleek turtleneck that hugged his broad shoulders and sculpted chest, paired with a tailored coat that added an air of effortless sophistication. The outfit was simple, yet it emphasized his commanding presence. His dark hair was neatly styled, a few strands rebelliously falling across his forehead, only adding to his charm. 

Of course, only she knew what was beneath those polished clothes the faint kiss marks she’d left on him, a reminder of the night she was desperately trying to forget. She crossed her arms, her expression guarded. “Why are you here instead of in your office?” she asked, gesturing toward the door that connected their spaces. 

“Isn’t it because I’m bored?” he asked. “The offices in this building are unbelievably big. Don’t you think so too?” 

“Yet you were the one who arranged it,” she mumbled as she went back to the papers in front of her. “If you didn’t want to feel bored, then perhaps you could find another office.” 

“Why do I feel like you wanted to get rid of me after last night?” 

Her gaze snapped back to him. “You-” 

“What?” He tilted his head. “Are you planning to kick me out after what you did? Aren’t you going to take responsibility for my bruises?” 

“You-” Her eyes went so wide it seemed they were about to pop out of their sockets. Izzy didn’t know how to react! 

“Did I say something wrong?” he asked. 

“I-” Izzy opened her mouth to protest but quickly stopped herself. She wanted to argue, to tell him he was wrong, that she had no intention of kicking him out. But she caught herself. She wasn’t about to give him more ammunition to tease her. She’d learned her lesson the hard way. With a tight smile, she nodded instead. “You can stay as long as you want.” 

“Perfect,” Liam said with a grin as he stood and left the office. She let out a relieved sigh, but it was short–lived. Moments later, he returned–this time wheeling in his own swivel chair.