After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

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

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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.

his face as a glint of mischief shone in his eyes. "Yeah, it's pretty big," he said, his voice low and rich,

hotter. She didn't

your shirt back on," she suggested,

on

"Huh?"

looked up at

likely to go after me instead of

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disbelief he

eyes widened in disbelief, her body trembling

to go to

whirlwind of emotions stirring inside her. She'd always had people who took care of her, like Reggie, who had

for less than two months, yet he was doing something

she processed this, Xander spoke again. "Out of my mind? But I guess my actions

to him, her curiosity

continued. Tve heard that when people fall in love, they lose their sense of reason. Back then, I didn't believe it, but now that I've experienced it firsthand, I get it." Isabel didn't know

idea what to

drifted to

Xander, things were different. She couldn't just

of the mission.

thoughts, Isabel saw another mosquito

it over him. There are too many

wasn't in a hurry to leave. This place is nice. It's peaceful, and

Xander, the view wasn't the main appeal-it was

settling back down. "But you should

2 AM

next morning, Samuel's gaze kept shifting between Isabel and Xander. He wasn't just being nosy-he was trying to figure out the cause of

it, it was an intense one. They both look

turned to Isabel "Do you have plans

Why? Is something happening?" Isabel asked, her curiosity

mom wants us

"Sure."

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

the emerald guardian angel pendant for a while now. She'd searched everywhere-through the villa and Xander's office-but hadn't found

if it might be

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