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153 Isabel's Back in the Headlines

Chapter 153 Isabel's Back in the Headlines

"Hey, wait! Let me reconsider this."

"Sure, take your time. I'll hang up for now."

"Can't you hold on just a bit longer-"

Beep! The call was cut off.

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Right after ending the call, Xander dialed Isabel for some casual conversation. Meanwhile, Max mumbled to himself.

"Why do I even have to help her? Who does she think she is? She asked me to pose as her boyfriend, and I'm supposed to just go along with it, huh?

"But if I refuse, she'll just find someone else...

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Max grew irritated, picturing Yvette cozying up to some other guy in front of her parents.

"Well, I'm bored anyway, so maybe it'll be a good distraction," he reasoned. Having made up his mind, Max called Xander back.

"Sorry, the person you're trying to reach is currently on another call. Please try again later..."

Who is he talking to? Why isn't he answering me?

Five minutes later, Max tried calling again, only to hear the same automated message.

"Still on the call? Since when does he talk this much?" Max wondered.

Normally, Xander was a man of few words. If he could respond in one word, he'd never bother using three If he was still talking after five minutes, Max could bet it was Isabel on the other line. Max clicked his tongue. "I'm so jealous!"

After 20 minutes, he finally got through.

Group, known for being brief and to the point. Yet here you are, on the phone for over 20 minutes! That's a record! If people

somewhat unsatisfied. "She

""Huh?" Max looked confused.

hang up early because she had something to

dropped. So, if Isabel hadn't been busy, would

about for so long, considering Xander was

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mind?" Xander's question snapped Max

Anyway, I've got nothing else to do, so I'll

I'll call Isabel

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answer so quickly-you just needed

out loud. You're

Max was speechless.

you've changed. You're getting playful-guess love does that

time for this; I'm

up yet!" Max

asked impatiently,

woman, Isabel, is trending right now. Something happened-you'll want to check for yourself." Max's fone

Though Max often seemed lighthearted and playful, he was much more

as most other second-generation heirs, Xander wouldn't even consider him

mentioning the trending topic hinted that something significant

it involved Isabel, he couldn't

Twitter. As expected, he saw

of the Zimmerman Group Isabel, of a late-night

family was impoverished, with a young son who

situation.

flooded in one after

can someone

surprised. Those rich second-generation

should arrest her and throw her in jail!

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