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.

you hear? He's my husband," Isabel replied with a slight arch of

his absence from the circles

with a balanced physique and striking features. Could he be a model employed by Isabel, or possibly a gigolo? Was this a deliberate attempt to agitate him? Kaleb sneered at the thought, dismissing the idea of their marriage

Who is he really? Some paid actor or worse? It's pathetic how low you'll stoop to try

suddenly rose on her toes, wrapping her arms around Xander's neck, and giving him a quick kiss on

this egotist behind, honey,"

blushing lips, and he swallowed hard, his voice coming out deep and resonant when he

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by the seductive quality

Isabel did not dare look directly at him. She simply took his arm and they started to walk

shocked that Isabel would go to such lengths to provoke himh by kissing another

held hands.

ground out the name "Isabel"

they were out of Kaleb's sight, Isabel released Xander's hand and stepped back, putting some

permission earlier. It was

the sudden distance, a

known for his disinterest in romantic relationships, and she worried she had crossed a line. "Would you