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

had been a ploy, but her blunt admission only intensified

Isabel, in a lighter tone, hooked her arm through his. "If you don't mind later, feel free to return the favor-kiss

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

to do

you're not into women and you're a bit of a germaphobe. Asking you for a kiss is almost like risking your life." "Who said

contact with women." Isabel shrugged. "Plus, there's talk that you might be into men

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to clear this up; it was important that she did not continue under

Isabel nodded. Observing is better than hearing, and gossip is

In the private room.

desperate to get

marry him! Please, let

grandfather's birthday today. If you snub him, that's on you. Plus, you ignored him

he's just not my

reprimanded, eyeing Tiffany, "Xander is nearly here, mind your words. And

"Really?" Tiffany looked surprised.

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