After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 19 Xander Is Kissing Her Back

Why is he here?

Xander arrived with a stormy expression, his icy stare fixed on the hand clasping Isabel's.

It appeared she had come for this man, a premeditated decision that explained her earlier agreement.

The realization tightened his grip, his face set in a frosty mask, lips a firm line.

Just then, Isabel called out, shifting the atmosphere.

"Honey, he's been mean to me.

That single word, honey, seemed to lift the storm clouds from Xander's demeanor, brightening his expression instantly, Meanwhile, Kaleb's mood darkened like a stormy sky.

With swift steps, Xander reached Isabel, grasping Kaleb's hand firmly. "Release her, he commanded with authority,

Kaleb examined Xander, noting the refined yet commanding presence that contradicted his initial impression. As Kaleb assessed him, a sharp pain shot through his wrist-Xander was applying pressure. Unable to withstand the force, Kaleb released Isabel's hand.

She quickly joined Xander, intertwining her arm with his in a show of solidarity and perhaps a slight taunt towards Kaleb.

"Isabel! Who is this guy?" Kaleb bellowed, frustration evident.

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his absence from the

the man's looks, he appeared to be over six feet tall, with a balanced physique and striking features. Could he be a model employed by Isabel, or possibly a gigolo? Was this

Who is he really? Some paid actor or worse? It's pathetic how

could finish his thoughts, Isabel suddenly rose on her toes, wrapping her arms around Xander's neck, and giving him a quick kiss on the

egotist behind,

felt a jolt through his body, his pulse racing uncontrollably. His gaze lingered on her blushing

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off guard by the seductive quality of his

him. She simply took his arm

provoke himh by kissing another man right in front of him. Despite their long history as childhood sweethearts, they had never shared such intimacy; they had

held hands.

leave, he ground out the name "Isabel" between clenched

Isabel released Xander's hand and stepped back, putting some space

ask for your permission earlier. It was just to

slightly at the sudden distance, a

she had crossed a line. "Would you like to...