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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"Sorry, I was lost in thought. Let's not focus on that. What were you

Max wants to take me to meet his parents. I barely know him, and I definitely don't know his parents. Why should I go?" "Then don't

both parents around. If I don't go to his place, he'll come to mine. Can

expect Max

sharp look.

not defending anyone. I just

"You're defending him!"

and handed it to

is a good guy. And.his family situation... well,

hesitated for

were things about Max

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

from Yvette. It was clear he was just as

sense, Max was a

his family's condition have to do with me?

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

old house in Daytonia, though it would soon be demolished. When

were doing well. But

his wealthy family, was

that moment, Max entered, holding

nice things about me. If you and Xander have any more issues,

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your side."

raised an eyebrow, her attention shifting from Isabel

had a fight? What happened? Did he

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

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business-focus on your own," Max said, uncapping the thermos to reveal the enticing scent of truffle and lobster soup. "I had my family make this for you. It's really nourishing. Want to try it?" Yvette gave him a skeptical look, her

and lobster soup... she had seen it before

such

I don't want any,"

costs 4,000 per bowl. Still don't want any?"

bowl? Are you trying to prank me?" Yvette scoffed, not

and showed her. "See for

at the receipt, her

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