After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 114 Caught in the Act by Xander

Max inhaled sharply, the sound of his breath loud in the tense air.

Although he wasn't facing Xander, the oppressive coldness in the room made it clear just how angry Xander must be

Isabel's eyes flicked from Seff to Xander, who stood rigid in the doorway, and her heart fell.

Seeing him there made her feel as though she had been caught in the act.

She quickly shook her head, trying to push away the overwhelming thoughts. That phrase didn't even come close to describing the situation.

Xander's expression was dark, almost as if he were about to explode with rage.

"ISABEL" His voice was dangerously low, the words practically grinding out from between his teeth.

Isabel scrambled to her feet, her voice hurried as she tried to explain, "It's not what you think, I promise. We're just friends."

"Boss, who is this guy? Do you know him? Self asked, his brow furrowing with suspicion as he stood and eyed Xander.

The hostility was palpable, and Self couldn't help but notice Xander's intimidating presence.

Also, the way Isabel had panicked just now, jumping to explain herself-something about their dynamic didn't sit right. They had to be more than just acquaintances.

Isabel pressed her fingers to her temple, her headache growing

"H-he's "Isabel stammered, but Xander cut her off,

I'm your what?"

Xander advanced toward her, his every movement radiating hostility. His icy stare felt like it could freeze anything in its path. His expression was like a carved stone, unmoving as his eyes fixed on Isabel. Under that gaze, Isabel could barely breathe.

"Hey! What are you staring at my Boss for? Back off! Seff growled, his patience thinning, his hand reaching out to grab Isabel's wrist,

But before Seff could even get close, Xander moved faster. He grabbed Isabel's wrist and yanked her to him, pulling her firmly into his chest.

Self's eyes widened in anger, practically burning with fury. "Let go of her!

As soon as Seff shouted, he lunged forward, aiming to break them apart.

"Enough, Seff Let me explain!" Isabel's voice cut through the tension, halting Seff in his tracks.

He froze, his outstretched hand still hanging in the air, a confused and hurt look on his face.

"Boss, what's going on? Who is he? What's going on between you two?" Seff's voice trembled, full of confusion.

Isabel sighed heavily, rubbing her forehead. I'm.. I'm married to him."

stunned. It was like the ground had been pulled out from under him. His eyes, already wide

shaking his head in disbelief. "Boss,

hand on Isabel's

brief, tense silence, he pressed his lips together and gave

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flared when he heard Xander refer to Isabel as his "wife. He

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her that! You're the one who should let go!" Seff pushed at Xander, but Xander easily blocked him, and the two

Isabel's voice rang out, desperate, but neither man

panic, Isabel rushed between

men froze, pulling back their fists just in time

you

realized how close he had come to striking

fighting" Isabel turned to Self, her voice firm. "Co home.

eyes welled with tears, his voice cracking. "Boss, you want

than any of the others!" Seff's voice was full of anguish, tears

was all too much like a child throwing a

always been the most protective of Self-perhaps it was just that motherly

out of the room, casting a lingering glance back at Isabel, hoping she'd come after him. Isabel caught the silent plea in Seff's eyes, but

changed! There's no point in me living anymore!" Seff's

guilt. She stepped forward to follow him, but just

back with me," Xander's voice was dark, full of restrained

"No."

feel it in the air, as though a storm was

something reckless. I have to explain things

as

years. He was impulsive, and she feared what might happen if he were left to his own devices. He might get

Xander's voice was final, and

could see he-was close to losing his temper completely, but Seff's distressed

I'm sorry."

with Seff before anything else went wrong. "Isabel!" Xander growled, but Isabel

the coldness of the room seemed to grow even more intense, sending a chill through Max's bones. He rubbed his arms, a sense of

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Isabel to leave Xander to chase after

Xander for years, but he'd never seen him this

misunderstanding here. Isabel

me again!" Xander's voice was sharp, each word like a freezing gust of wind. "If she's chosen to leave, she'd better