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."

pulled

arm, shaking his head in disbelief.

eyes narrower, watching Seff's hand

pressed his lips together and gave a cold

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flared when he heard Xander refer to Isabel

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Seff pushed at Xander, but Xander easily blocked him,

rang out, desperate, but neither man seemed to hear

Isabel rushed between

fists just in time to

you doing?

he realized how close he had come to striking

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

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

love me more than any of the others!"

ached. She couldn't bear Self's tears; it was all too much like

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

and leave, then! I'll go Seff wailed dramatically, his voice breaking as he stormed out of the room, casting a lingering glance back at Isabel, hoping she'd come after him. Isabel

no point in me living anymore!" Seff's voice echoed as

heart twisted with guilt. She stepped forward to follow him, but just as she moved, Xander's

voice was dark, full

"No."

thick-Isabel could feel it in the air, as though a

worried he might do something reckless. I have to explain things to him, Isabel

Self as her

and she feared what might happen if he were left to his own devices.

going anywhere!" Xander's voice was final, and his gaze was a

his temper completely, but Seff's distressed face earlier made

I'm sorry."

to catch up with Seff before anything else went wrong. "Isabel!" Xander growled, but Isabel was

to grow even more intense, sending a chill through Max's bones. He rubbed his arms, a sense of dread creeping over him. Max glanced from the door back to Xander, wishing

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hadn't expected Isabel to leave Xander to chase after

had known Xander for years, but he'd

been a misunderstanding here. Isabel already explained

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