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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lost in thought.

Max wants to take me to meet his parents. I barely know him, and

have both parents around. If I don't go to his place, he'll come to mine. Can you believe that?" Yvette's frustration

didn't expect Max

her a sharp look. "Are you defending him

not defending anyone. I just think what he

"You're defending him!"

handed it to Yvette, hoping to ease

a good guy.

hesitated for a

things about Max she

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

too, had kept the details from Yvette. It was clear he was just

that sense, Max was a

have to do with

stable jobs, enough to cover their living expenses, with a

though it would soon be demolished. When that happened, they'd

Daytonia, they were doing well. But that only

with his wealthy family,

that moment, Max entered, holding a

If you and Xander

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your side."

attention shifting from

had a fight? What happened? Did he treat

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

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

she had seen it

exactly wealthy, and such luxuries were out of

don't want any," she

want

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

pulled out the receipt and showed her.

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

Wasting money like this!" she