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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sheepish look. "Sorry, I was lost

shrugged. "Forget it. Focus, okay? Max wants to take me to meet his parents. I barely

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

words before replying, "I didn't expect Max would be so

shot her a sharp look. "Are you defending

just

"You're defending him!"

handed it to Yvette, hoping to ease her

a good guy. And.his family

hesitated for

Max she

situation, she would worry nonstop. If the Hunts ever targeted her

details from Yvette.

sense, Max was

condition have to do with me? My family's

cover their living expenses, with a little left over around 5,000 or 6,000

old house in Daytonia, though it would soon be demolished. When that happened, they'd receive

were doing well.

his wealthy family, was far beyond

Max

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

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your side."

an eyebrow, her attention

and Xander had a fight? What happened? Did he

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

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"I had my family make this for you. It's really nourishing.

and lobster soup... she had seen it

wealthy, and such luxuries

it away. I don't want

4,000 per bowl. Still don't want any?" Max teased, holding up

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

pulled out the receipt and showed her. "See

Yvette's eyes widened as she glanced at the receipt, her shock growing as

crazy! Wasting money like this!" she said,