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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quickly gave her a sheepish look. "Sorry, I was lost in thought. Let's not

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

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

replying, "I didn't expect Max would be so responsible about things like

her a sharp look. "Are

just think what he

"You're defending him!"

it to Yvette, hoping to ease her

think Max is a good guy. And.his

hesitated for

things about Max she hadn't shared with

on par with Xander's. If Yvette knew the full extent of Max's situation, she would worry

too, had kept the details from Yvette. It

that sense, Max was a

have to do with

expenses, with

though it would soon be demolished.

ordinary family in Daytonia, they were doing well. But that

his wealthy family, was far beyond

Max entered,

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

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your side."

her attention shifting from Isabel to

Xander had a fight? What happened? Did he treat you

misunderstanding," Isabel explained. "What happened?" Yvette asked, her curiosity getting

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about other people's business-focus on your own," Max said, uncapping the thermos to reveal the enticing scent of truffle and lobster soup. "I had

she had seen it before

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

I don't want

want any?" Max

you trying to prank

the receipt and showed her. "See

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

crazy! Wasting money like this!"