After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 20 Tiffany's Regrets

Just as Isabel was about to open her eyes, Leo's voice interrupted the charged atmosphere.

"Boss, glad I found you. I was just speaking with ...

He halted mid-sentence as he noticed Isabel snug in Xander's embrace, an almost kiss hanging between them.

Caught in the act, Xander was mere inches from Isabel's lips.

Isabel, startled by the sudden intrusion and the closeness of Xander, blinked open her eyes in confusion.

Why was he so close, almost close enough to kiss her?

She dismissed the thought quickly; a man like Xander, if he had any interest in women, would surely have pursued someone already given his status. Xander's face shadowed over with frustration. Leo's interruption had thwarted what might have been a

sweet moment.

""What is it?"

Leo, sensing the tension, replied anxiously, "Mr. Perkins and his father heard you were here... They'd like to see you."

Collecting himself, Xander nodded, "Understood, let's go then."

Isabel, attempting to lighten the mood, chimed in, "You just saved me, so I guess it's my turn to help you

out."

words, Xander felt a deeper

kiss had been a ploy, but her

Isabel, in a lighter tone, hooked her arm through his. "If you

abruptly, his gaze dropping to her lips, momentarily lost-

to

I know you're not into women and you're a bit of a germaphobe.

someone to tell me that? You're 30 and still single, you avoid close contact with women." Isabel shrugged. "Plus, there's talk

1/2

Nov 13

Chapter 20 Tiffany's Regrets

have little to

80%

+5 Free Coins

the need to clear this up; it was important that

Observing is better than hearing, and gossip is

In the private room.

was desperate

don't want to marry him! Please,

be married, but the bond between our family and his is significant. He's shown good grace by attending your grandfather's birthday today. If you snub him, that's on you. Plus, you ignored him a few days ago and he was not offended; that's fortunate." Morris considered this and felt a pang

he's just not

is nearly here, mind your words. And I heard

"Really?" Tiffany looked surprised.