After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 39 Isabel's Blind Date (Part One)

Chapter 39 Isabel's Blind Date (Part One)

Isabel erupted, "You old fool! What do you take Reggie and I are? Even if you don't like us, we're still your flesh and blood! Just look at what you've donel Forcing your own daughter to marry some creepy old man and using your own son to threaten her! If mom were all alive, imagine how heartbroken she'd be!"

Colin's complexion rapidly changed as he struggled to contain his rage, his lungs threatening to explode. Just when he was about to lose it, Amelia stepped forward, taking the phone from him. With a fake smile plastered on her face, she spoke softly, pretending to be calm.

"Isa, don't be mad with your old man. He's only looking out for you. You're still young, but once you're married, you'll see. Older men know how to treat a woman right. Mr. Ilicks, the one I've arranged, is genuinely a great guy. Why don't you just come over and meet him? Maybe you'll like him. If you truly don't like him, we won't press the matter.

"Fine. I'll come, Isabel replied, her eyes gleaming coldly.

She knew exactly what they were doing-using her to further their own interests. She would ensure that they understood the consequences of playing with her.

Reggie's injuries were healing well, but it was still advisable for him to stay in the hospital unless absolutely necessary. She was sure the doctors had informed Colin when he came to get Reggie.

Colin didn't care whether his son lived or died because of his own selfish interests.

If their old man could be so heartless, then she had no reason to hold back either.

Isabel slipped into a red, off-the-shoulder dress. She applied a bold, sultry makeup look and grabbed her purse. Isabel was ready to leave the room.

in surprise. His

better of him.

you going all dressed

blind date, Isabel said

a second. Then he remembered the phone call Isabel had received a few days ago from the Zimmermans. He distinctly recalled Colin saying he had arranged for her to meet a man in his fifties or sixties. Isabel had flat-out refused. Isabel even blocked her father's number after

you say you weren't going? Why are you

and raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you happy? If this blind date goes well, I can divorce Xander, and then you

I wish

mix of emotions bubbling inside him

couldn't understand

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39 Isabel's Blind Date (Part

Good riddance!

for the well wishes, Isabel replied, turning on her heel and walking

sooner had Isabel left than Samuel's phone rang It was

what's up?"

she woken up