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
a ploy, but her blunt admission only intensified
move, Isabel, in a lighter tone, hooked her arm through his. "If you don't mind later, feel free to return
a playful jest, but Xander stopped abruptly, his gaze dropping to her
possible to
women and you're a bit of a germaphobe. Asking you for a kiss is almost like risking
30 and still single, you avoid close contact with women." Isabel shrugged. "Plus, there's
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it was important that she did not continue under
is better than hearing, and
In the private room.
desperate to
I don't want to marry him! Please, let me
Mr. Bennett may 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
he's just not
"Xander is nearly here, mind your words. And I
"Really?" Tiffany looked surprised.
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