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.

my husband," Isabel replied with a slight arch of her

further, puzzled by his absence from the circles

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 a deliberate attempt to agitate him? Kaleb sneered at the thought, dismissing the idea of their marriage as

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

leave this egotist behind, honey,"

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

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in surprise, momentarily caught off guard by the seductive quality of his voice,

directly at him. She simply took his arm and they started

redder with fury. He was shocked that Isabel would go to such lengths to 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

held hands.

watched them leave, he ground out

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

I didn't ask for your permission earlier. It was just to handle the situation,"

the sudden

his displeasure and panicked, fearing she had upset him. Xander was known for his disinterest in romantic relationships, and she worried she had crossed a line.