After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

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Chapter 189 The Charm of His Smile

Chapter 189 The Charm of His Smile

"Xan...

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Isabel's voice trembled as she spoke, her face turning a deep shade of red, like a freshly picked persimmon. The color seemed to spread down her neck and behind her ears, making her look so delicate, as if she might melt under his gaze at any moment. She barely lifted her eyes and caught a glimpse of him smiling at her.

And in that instant, everything else in the world seemed to fade away, leaving only Xander-vibrant and full of life.

I have to say-he's strikingly handsome when he smiles.

But...

I've called his name, so why hasn't he let me down yet?

"Um... Mr. Bennett, you can set me down now, can't you?"

"Of course." Xander, content with her response, spun her once in his arms before gently placing her beside the table. "I'll bring you some truffle bisque."

Isabel watched him walk away, his back still radiating the warmth of his joy, even though she couldn't see his face.

She muttered under her breath, "What's so special about me? Why treat me like I'm some precious thing?" Her words didn't match the warmth flooding her chest, a warmth she couldn't quite explain.

The next day, after much stretching and limping, Isabel finally began to recover from the soreness that had settled in her body.

After the events of that night, she made a vow to herself-no more getting drunk in public.

Luckily, both times she had gotten drunk, Xander had been there. But what if it had been someone with less honorable intentions? Her reputation could have been destroyed.

And even if the person hadn't meant harm, the thought of someone capturing those moments and sharing them online was just as mortifying.

The more she dwelled on it, the more anxious she felt,

"Isabel? Isabel? Isabel!" Yvette's voice snapped Isabel back to reality.

"Hm? What's wrong?" Isabel blinked, still caught in her thoughts.

Yvette rolled her eyes, exasperated. "I'm asking you what I should do, and you're asking me what's wrong? Are you even paying attention? Are we still best friends?"

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was lost in thought.

meet his parents. I barely know him, and I definitely don't know his

parents around. If I don't

"I didn't expect Max would be so responsible

sharp look. "Are you defending

not defending anyone. I just think what he said makes

"You're defending him!"

and handed it to Yvette, hoping to ease

think Max is a good guy. And.his family

hesitated for a

Max

hiding the truth on purpose, but Max's family background was on par with Xander's. If Yvette knew the full extent of Max's situation, she would worry nonstop. If the Hunts ever targeted her baby, how could someone like Yvette possibly fight back? So Isabel kept quiet, not wanting

had kept the details from Yvette. It was clear

Max

do with me? My

stable jobs, enough to cover their living expenses, with a little left over around

owned an old house in Daytonia, though it would soon be

doing well. But that only applied

his wealthy family, was far

Max entered,

thanks for saying nice things about me. If you and Xander have any

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your side."

eyebrow, her attention shifting from

a fight? What happened? Did he

just a little misunderstanding," Isabel explained. "What happened?" Yvette asked, her curiosity getting the better

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lobster soup. "I had my family make this for you. It's really nourishing. Want to try it?" Yvette gave him a skeptical look,

she had seen it before

wasn't exactly wealthy, and such luxuries were out of reach for

away. I don't want any,"

don't want any?" Max teased, holding

Are you trying to prank me?" Yvette scoffed,

out the receipt and showed her. "See

widened as she glanced at the receipt, her shock growing as

money like this!" she