Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 6

“Number one, this marriage is in nonly.” Izzy said, signing the prenuptial agreement with a sharp flourish.

The document was clear-everything they brought in or earned during the marriage would remain their own.

Simple, clean, and professional. No emotions involved.

“Nonly?” Liam leaned back against the loveseat they shared, raising an eyebrow as he regarded her.

“Yes” Izzy placed the pen down and crossed her arms. She was about to let him play games with her. “This is

temporary. An arrangement. Nothing more.”

“An

“An arrangement?” Liain leaned forward, smirking as if he found the entire conversation amusing “Interesting

choice of words

Izzy glared at him. “Your grandfather and my grandfather wanted this. It’s one of the conditions for our trust

funds. This marriage lets us get out inheritances, and once that’s settled, well go our separate ways.”

“Now, now. Liam's smirk grew wider, “You're making it sound like | need this marriage.”

“You do need this marriage.” Izzy's words cout sharper than she intended. If she was right, Liam's

grandfather would not let him manage the company that he owned if he didn’t marry her- the granddaughter of

his old best friend who died years ago. This was something that both of their grandfathers agreed to even before

they were born. However, Izzy forcefully asked her grandfather to cancel this engagement years ago. Now, here

she was, talking about the very sengagement that she hated in front of her ex fiance.

Itam’s eyes glinted, his smile never faltering. “Do | need to marry you to get my grandfather's inheritance? Yes.

Do | need that inheritance to live iny life? Absolutely not.”

Izzy's retort died in her throat. His confidence rattled her, and she hated that he was right. He didn’t need the

money. He could walk away from this, and his life would barely change. She, on the other hand, had plans-plans

that involved getting her inheritance, getting back at Calen, and setting her life on a path she controlled.

Liam watched her closely, clearly enjoying the way she was struggling to cup with a response. “You, on the

other hand.” he continued. “Need this marriage far more than | do. You've got a score to settle, and | happen to

be the key to that revenge of yours.”

Izzy's jaw tightened. She wanted to argue, but the truth stung too much to deny. He was right. Her fingers curled

into fists at her sides, but she stayed silent, glaring at him instead.

Liam chuckled softly, the sound infuriating her further. “Look,” he said, leaning forward. “I'm a gentleman. I'll

help you out. You get your revenge and I'll play along. Then | get my inheritance as a bonus but | am doing you a

favor.”

“And what do you want in return?” Izzy snapped, her irritation bubbling over. How could he do something like

that without anything in return? The Liam she knew would leave no stone unturned to get what he wanted. The

man started his business when he was twenty. He is stubborn as a mule.

“There's always a price,of course.” Liam said smoothly. “This world is a business. You think I'd just do this for

free?”

Her glare deepened. “You're insufferable.

“And you're predictable. He leaned back, crossing his arms as if he had already won this argument. “The

question is, how much is your revenge worth to you?”

“You're a piece of work, you know that?” she shot back.

Liam shrugged, completely unfazed by her anger. “I'm practical Isn't that why you practically showed up last

night with your lingerie on and proposed to me?”

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Izzy thought of a way to counter his smug attitude, but the truth was, he had her cornered. She needed this

marriage more than he needed it. Liam was simply calling her out on it. She bit her lower lip as she tried her best

to control her anger..

“And what exactly is this price for your help?” Izzy's eyes narrowed. “What do you wa

Liam's eyes flickered with amusement as he considered her question. “Don’t worry. It’s nothing you can’t

handle.”

Izzy's patience snapped. “Stop being cryptic and just say what you mean, Liam!”

He raised an eyebrow, clearly enjoying the tension. “Simple. We play our roles well. Convincing enough to make

everyone believe we're happily married. No half-measures.”

“You wantto pretend?” Izzy stared at him in disbelief. “That's your big payment?”

Liam’s smirk didn’t waver. “Not pretend, Izzy. You're going to live it. Just like | will.”

Her pulse quickened at his words, the underlying implication in them. She opened her mouth to argue, but he cut

her off. “And don’t act like you weren't expecting this.” He leaned in closer, his face only inches from hers “You

walked into this knowing full well what you were getting yourself into.”

Izzy took a breath, steadying herself. “I can’t believe you're calling yourself a gentleman while demanding

something like

this.”

Liam snorted. “Everything in life is a transaction. You want your revenge? | want you to be my wife, especially in

front of my grandfather.. We both win.” His eyes locked onto hers, unflinching. “This is a business deal, a

transaction, a contract..

Izzy's glare could've set the room on fire. Every word out of his mouth grated on her nerves, but there was no

escaping the truth. He was right-this was a business arrangement. But the thought of having to play the part of

his loving wife, even temporarily, was enough to make her stomach turn. Still, the thought that she would only

do this in front of his grandfather, in front of Grandpa Ricky was enough to convince her.

“I hate you,” she muttered through clenched teeth

Liam’s smile never wavered. “The feeling’s mutual, sweetheart.”

lazy’s fingers twitched with the urge to slap that smug look off his face, but she forced herself to stay composed.

She couldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing her lose control.

“I don’t done.”

need this to last any longer than it has to,” she said, her voice low. “The moment we both get what we want,

we're

“Agreed” Liam leaned back, completely relaxed, as if he hadn't just turned her entire plan upside down. “But

until then, you'd better get used to being Mrs. Horvath.”

Izzy's stomach twisted at the thought, but she didn’t let it show. Instead, she stood tall, her chin lifting in

defiance. “Fine. But don’t think for a second that I'll ever be your wife in any real sense.”

Liam's eyes darkened slightly, his smile fading just a little. “Oh, we'll see about that.”

The tension between them was thick enough to cut with a knife as Izzy held his gaze, refusing to be the first to

back down. She had agreed to this marriage for her own reasons, but she wasn’t about to let Liam think he had

the upper hand.

“Let’s just get this over with,” she said finally, breaking the silence “The sooner we can get what we need, the

sooner | can be done with you.”

Liam's smirk returned, his confidence unshaken. “As you wish, Mrs. Horvath. Now he got up and held her hand.

“Let’s go to the officiant and say our vows.

Liam got up. Then he paused. “Ah you should probably start callingsweetheart,” he smiled. “Or would you

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