After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 100 Anything for You Chapter 100 Anything for You

"Are you serious? What'd you do?!" +10 Free Coins

Upon hearing her, Xander followed her line of sight to the nearby cruise ship, now a whirlwind of activity. Passengers poured onto the lifeboats in a chaotic scramble, panic evident on their faces. "Hey, Boss! What do you think? Quite the spectacle, right?" Beowulf exclaimed, clearly enjoying the unfolding scene.

"What happened? Did you create smash a hole through the ship's hull?" Isabel frowned, torn between amusement at Kaleb and Eva's misfortune and concern for the innocent bystanders caught in the turmoil. "Not at all! I would never stoop to something illegal or cruel. I merely had a chat with the crew. They were told to yell that the ship was sinking when Kaleb and Eva exchanged their vows!"

"So, the ship is actually safe?"

"Of course!"

Isabel breathed a sigh of relief, her gaze drifting back to the cruise ship. A satisfied smile spread across her face.

She had always believed in retribution; when someone wronged her, she returned the favor.

Eva had shattered her wedding plans, damaged her reputation, and made her suffer. Disrupting Eva's wedding once felt too little.

As she absorbed the drama unfolding before her, Xander's deep voice interrupted her thoughts.

"Do you really not want to see them tie the knot?"

Without hesitation, Isabel replied, "I don't forget easily. Kaleb spilled coffee all over you that day at the café. How could I let them off the hook?"

At her words, a light shone in Xander's eyes. He took her shoulders, his gaze fierce and filled with joy. "So, you're defending me? You actually care?"

Caught in his intense stare, Isabel felt an unexpected warmth bloom within her.

"Um, I just look out for the people I care about. I can't watch someone close to me be mistreated."

Is that really all there is to it?

Xander's expression softened, and he let out a sigh. He chose to savor the moment, allowing the air to thicken with unspoken words.

An uncomfortable silence enveloped them, prompting Isabel to redirect the conversation.

"I'm so hungry! Didn't you mention dinner? Where is it? In the restaurant?" She stepped away from Xander's grasp and moved toward the dining area, eager to escape the tension. Xander quickened his pace to catch up, a look of confusion etched on his face. "How do you know the restaurant is that way?"

Charm was a vast vessel, unlike any

often wandered aimlessly, struggling to find their way. Even

Isabel, moving with an uncanny confidence

smile gracing her lips. "It's just a feeling. I thought it would

slightly, masking

that he chose not to pry, Isabel walked alongside

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moment she stepped inside, the aroma of delicious dishes made her

bit embarrassed, she rubbed her midsection and promptly settled into

shrimp look incredible. They must have just come in today," she exclaimed, her appetite

for some red

that would

the bottle, pouring

You always strip when you get

sputtered at his remark, her eyes widening as memories of their last encounter

Regrettable moments.

mind wandered, her gaze drifted to Xander's

of her stare

and any visible marks had faded, the heat of her look ignited something within

that gaze? Planning to get

blinked, tearing her focus from

to violence. That's simply shameful! I would

playful smirk appeared on Xander's lips, not merely because of her words but because her reference to violence suggested she regarded him with a sense of intimacy, as if he were family. "If that's what you want, I wouldn't

what?" Isabel's jaw

clouded his judgment, or did he genuinely

she scrutinized him in disbelief, Xander stood up and added a piece of braised abalone to her bowl. "You should taste this. It's a specialty of

insisted the chef prepare this dish

to eat, her gaze drifting out to the bay, where lights danced like stars on the water's surface. Though she

Xander, her tone

his utensils aside to focus on her. "You're not me, so how could you possibly know what I think

a good person?" Isabel asked, her voice steady. She had

hers, a small smile forming on his lips. "And