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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voice, before he

actually eating something touched by

Isabel touched that fish ball!" Samuel said, his voice

a problem?" Xander

mouth fell open. He struggled

just a problem-it was a major

composure, Xander shifted his

has a strong aversion to germs. Make sure you don't serve

the brothers

remembered something. She looked at Samuel. "After lunch, don't hurry back to your room. I need

with some difficulty. Although the movement was

had remained as unresponsive as a

He wore short shorts to

him from close contact with women, making

her focus, and she was undeniably attractive. Still,

was not

turned to the maid

the maid

it over," Isabel commanded with a

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the bowl

at the dark, viscous liquid inside, its appearance more repulsive than any he had encountered before. The thought of drinking it

Are you afraid of a little bitterness?" Isabel's voice

rolling his eyes. He braced himself

is far more bitter than what you've had

determination faltered, and his forehead twitched

distaste for bitter flavors and was pressing his

you're not afraid, then drink it. Let it sit, and it will

deep breath

a practiced ease, Isabel produced a milk candy from her pocket and extended it

fixed on the candy,

expression was stern, and his eyes were shadowed. Watching Isabel's

a child?" Samuel snapped, diverting his attention from the candy. "It's just that the medicine was too hot.

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