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.

then back at Isabel. A small, amused smirk appeared on his face as a glint of mischief shone in his eyes.

grew even hotter. She didn't know how

should put your shirt back on," she suggested,

on

"Huh?"

up at him,

the mosquitoes are more likely to go after me instead of you, he explained, his

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disbelief he

in disbelief, her body trembling slightly in

to go to such lengths

asked while quickly turning away, feeling an unexpected whirlwind of emotions stirring inside her. She'd always had people who took care of her, like Reggie,

for less than two months, yet he was doing something like

Xander spoke again. "Out of my mind? But I guess my actions don't exactly match my

to him, her

then continued. Tve heard that when people fall in love, they lose their sense of reason. Back then,

had no idea what

thoughts drifted

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

because of the mission. That was her

saw another

his shirt and draped it over him. There are too many mosquitoes. Let's go

in a hurry to leave. This place is nice. It's peaceful, and the

view wasn't the main appeal-it was the fact that they were

"But you should still put

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Xander. He wasn't just being nosy-he was trying to figure out the cause of the marks on their necks. Have they been involved in some sort of

the looks of it, it was an

you have plans for

Is something happening?" Isabel asked,

mom wants us to

"Sure."

her head to focus on her breakfast, but her thoughts

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

might be at the Bennett

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