After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 117 Do You Like It? Chapter 117 Do You Like It?

What on earth is he up lot

Isabel's eyes grew wide as she watched Xander slowly undress, revealing his toned, muscular chest.

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It was clear that, although Xander was a businessman, he had a physique that outmatched many in their circle. Years of working with powerful figures had given him an aura of refined confidence, making him even more magnetic. Simply put, not only was he physically attractive, but his presence was so captivating that women couldn't help but be drawn.

to him.

Isabel, though not romantically interested in Xander, found herself taken aback by his imposing figure. His appearance could only be described as "majestic"

Xander noticed her gaze and grinned, clearly pleased by her reaction.

"Do you like it?" he asked with a teasing tone.

Isabel's face flushed, and her heart skipped a beat.

She couldn't help it-his deep, smooth voice was irresistible, pulling her in like a siren's call.

"W-what? Like what?" she stammered, embarrassed by her reaction.

"Why are you stripping? There are so many mosquitoes around here! Don't you think they'll carry you off?" Isabel quickly tried to change the subject to regain her composure. Just as she spoke, a mosquito landed on Xander's chest.

Without thinking, Isabel swatted at it.

Smack! The sound rang out.

Her hand made contact with Xander's chest

She hadn't meant to do that and only acted out of instinct, but now that her hand was resting on his firm skin, she realized. how awkward the situation was.

The mosquito had chosen an interesting spot to land. She figured it must be a female mosquito.

Great. This is definitely not ideal.

Unable to meet his eyes, Isabel quickly mumbled, "What a big mosquito!"

She lifted her hand, noticing the red marks and faint impressions her fingers had left on his chest.

as a glint of mischief shone in his

even hotter. She didn't know

she suggested, almost pleading. "Or the

it on purpose,"

"Huh?"

up at him,

likely to go after me instead of you, he explained,

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Do

disbelief he

disbelief, her

him to go to

of your mind?" she asked while quickly turning away, feeling an unexpected whirlwind of emotions stirring inside her. She'd always had people

months, yet he

again. "Out of my mind? But I guess

to

lose their sense of reason. Back then, I didn't believe it, but now that I've experienced it firsthand, I get it."

idea what

drifted

Xander, things were different. She couldn't just treat him like she did

of the mission. That

thoughts, Isabel saw another mosquito

grabbed his shirt and draped it over him.

leave. This place is nice. It's

main appeal-it

back down. "But you should

there until 2 AM

between Isabel and Xander. He wasn't just being nosy-he was trying to figure out the cause

it, it was

Isabel "Do you have plans for

Why? Is something happening?"

mom wants us to

"Sure."

without hesitation, lowering her head to focus on her breakfast, but her thoughts were elsewhere, focused on the

the emerald guardian angel pendant for a while now. She'd searched everywhere-through the villa and

might be at the Bennett

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