After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 21 Xander Kissed Her

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Tiffany, wide-eyed and transfixed, found herself standing up involuntarily at the sight of Xander

Isabel watched all of Tiffany's reactions, confident that she did not need to step in; Tiffany was likely reeling with regret by now.

"Are you Xander? How can you be Xander? Isn't Xander supposed to be some ugly brute with a receding hairline?" Tiffany blurted out in shock.

"Tiffany!" Morris scolded, gesturing for her to maintain decorum. He then turned to Xander, "My apologies for my daughter's rudeness, Mr. Bennett. She speaks without thinking"

Xander gave Tiffany a brief, indifferent glance that lasted no more than a few seconds before turning away.

"Gift," Xander directed his attention to Leo.

"Yes, Boss." Leo promptly retrieved a carefully selected gift and handed it to Xander.

Xander approached Albert, offering the gift with a blessing, "Old Mr. Perkins, happy birthday and may you live a long and prosperous life."

"Thank you," Albert beamed, receiving the gift, knowing anything from the Bennetts had to be of significant value.

grandmother was a legendary beauty, ethereal, almost otherworldly. I always said there's no way you could resemble those ridiculous rumors," Albert expressed his relief and satisfaction looking

man were to marry his granddaughter, he would find himself waking up with a smile even

easy knowing Tiffany will be

this, Tiffany quickly approached, her gaze still locked on Xander, "Um, I'm sorry about that day

"No need for apologies, in fact, I should be thanking you." "It's

elegant eyebrow and replied

of his hand! He's my fiancé!" Tiffany's anger flared as she

your fiancé, but after you failed to show up for the registration, he married me. So now, he is my husband by law. Why would I let go?" "What?!" Tiffany stared at Isabel, her voice laden with disbelief. "How could this happen? How could you?" Isabel calmly pulled out a marriage certificate from her purse, displaying it

Xander and I are legally married.

her eyes widening as she caught sight of the document. The reality of the certificate in Isabel's grasp

with

should be me walking down the aisle with

responded coolly, "Ms. Perkins, unfortunately, there's no undoing past choices, no matter how wealthy one might be." After saying that, she glanced at Xander, pleased to see

face lighting up with happiness as they prepared

his hand when Xander tightened his grip, signaling her to

time to hear his

Xander said that, Isabel witnessed Tiffany hurrying out

Tiffany emerged from the room, her

not entirely fault her; Xander's