After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 28 His Jealousy

When Colin made his announcement, Xander's fork stopped mid-air. His gaze, intense and brooding. settled on Isabel's phone.

Isabel clicked her tongue and glanced at the phone. "Find me a good match? Does Amelia even have it in her cold, black heart? I'm curious-who's she trying to set me up with? It better not be some ancient relic in his fifties or sixties." "What exactly did you expect? With your current reputation, do you think you'll attract a wealthy playboy?" Colin's tone was laden with derision.

Isabel raised an eyebrow, recognizing that Amelia was indeed trying to trap her in a difficult situation.

"What's wrong with my reputation? The one who cheated was that arsehole, and the so-called innocent woman was merely playing a part. I'm the actual victim here."

"I don't have time to debate this! You're going on this blind date this weekend!" Colin's voice was commanding and uncompromising.

Isabel picked up a meatball and chewed it slowly, her posture relaxed and defiant.

"And what if I choose not to?"

"You dare!"

"Oh, I absolutely dare.

"You-"

With a beep, Isabel ended the call and swiftly blocked Colin's number.

Samuel watched her actions with a smirk, shaking his head. "You're quite the obedient daughter."

Isabel caught the sarcasm in Samuel's voice. "Would you want a father like that?"

Samuel rolled his eyes, too irritated to continue the discussion.

Xander glanced between Isabel and her phone, his brow furrowing. "You're really not going to go on the blind date?"

"I'm already married. What's the point of a blind date? It would only make you look foolish."

Isabel's flippant remark was oddly pleasing to Xander.

"Don't flatter yourself. You think you're significant enough to embarrass my brother?" Samuel said with irritation. "Stuff it!" Isabel tossed a fish ball into Samuel's bowl.

Samuel stared at the fish ball, grimacing at the thought that it might have been tainted by Isabel's cutlery.

As he was about to discard it, Xander reached over and retrieved it with his own cutlery.

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a trace of disapproval in his voice, before he popped the fish ball into his

typically meticulous older brother was actually eating something touched

Samuel said, his voice

a problem?" Xander asked,

fell open. He struggled

problem-it was

composure, Xander shifted

Make sure you

noting how the

Isabel said, then remembered something. She looked at Samuel. "After lunch, don't hurry back to

Although the movement was strained, he managed to

of Isabel's apparent interest in his brother, but he couldn't deny her skill. Despite numerous doctors and expensive treatments, his leg had remained as unresponsive as a rotting stump, steadily deteriorating. After the meal, Isabel

leg, Samuel blushed. He

his disability had kept him from close contact with women,

attractive. Still,

was not just

to the maid who had been waiting nearby. "Is the

the maid

commanded with a calm

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delivering the bowl

dark, viscous liquid inside, its appearance more repulsive than any he had encountered before. The thought

it cools. Are you afraid of a

one who's afraid!" Samuel retorted, rolling his eyes. He braced himself and reached

not be scared. This batch is far more bitter than what you've had in the past,"

sank in, Samuel's determination faltered, and

clearly noticed his distaste for bitter flavors

drink it. Let it sit,

a deep breath but

milk candy from her pocket

the

lap. His expression was stern,

diverting his attention from the candy. "It's just that the medicine was too hot. I'll drink

he swallowed ufe medicine. Each gulp tightened his features as the bitter liquid sloshed down,