After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

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He never expected any of it to be true!

That wasn't even the most surprising part. What truly shocked him was realizing that Isabel's partner was none other than his boss, the CEO of Bennett Group!

"Mr. Bennett?" Sofia blinked in surprise. "He's a boss too? Which company does he run?"

It couldn't possibly be Bennett Group.

The CEO of Bennett Group wasn't just the wealthiest person in Solaria-he was someone entirely beyond their reach. Considering Isabel's reputation, there was no way she could be connected to such a powerful figure. It seemed certain that this Mr. Bennett had no relation to the CEO of Bennett Group.

This wasn't just Sofia's assumption; everyone else thought the same.

Besides, if there was even the faintest chance that this man was really the CEO of Bennett Group, Isabel would have made sure to show it off by now.

But Isabel didn't mention it, which only confirmed their suspicions. This man must simply share the Bennett surname just a minor businessman, not someone worth boasting about. That's why Isabel hadn't mentioned her partner. Yes, it had to be that way.

"He's-" Logan began to speak, but was immediately stopped by a sharp glance from Xander.

Logan, still in shock, instinctively swallowed, stammering, "H-he's Mr. Bennett. That's his name."

"Oh, so it's just the name?" Sofia teased, a smirk in her voice. "But it's a powerful name! You can tell he's a boss just by hearing it."

Teasing aside, she had to admit, that the man was undeniably handsome. And the noble aura he carried truly matched his name.

"Isabel, is he really your boyfriend?"

Yvette stood up smugly. "Didn't I say earlier? It's her husband, not her boyfriend. They're legally married."

At those words, Logan sank back into his seat in despair.

The moment he had seen Xander earlier, he had known there was no chance for him.

And now..

The matter was settled-they were already married.

it was for the best. At least now, he wouldn't have to hold onto any illusions about Isabel. "Really married?" Sofia asked in surprise, turning to Isabel. "You and Kaleb are really over? Didn't you turn down Logan before because of Kaleb? How did you go from that to getting married so quickly?"

husband,

Isabel sat back down in her seat and met Sofia's gaze. "Are you blind? Kaleb is nowhere near my and my husband treats me well. Any sane person would choose my husband."

Hearing Isabel refer to him as "my husband" so proudly, Xander couldn't help but feel quite pleased.

Sofia stared at Xander, the more she looked at him, the more her own man seemed lackluster in comparison.

Just a moment ago, she had been smug, thinking she was luckier than Isabel, but now, she had been slapped In the face by reality.

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As Sofia continued to think this, her gaze landed on the ring on Isabel's finger.

"This ring doesn't look very valuable."

To Sofia, the ring on Isabel's finger seemed like a gift from her husband, but since it didn't look very valuable, she assumed the handsome man must be just an ordinary, broke guy.

After Sofia's comment, everyone's attention turned to the ring. It appeared simple, with nothing special.

"What's the point of being good-looking if you can't do anything else? Can looks put food on the table?" one of the women whispered under her breath.

Isabel overheard the comment and, unlike the earlier remarks that she brushed off, she couldn't tolerate anyone speaking badly about Xander behind his back.

"You're wrong," she said, turning to face the woman. "A handsome man makes the meal more enjoyable. If a man is ugly, you can't even eat properly. So yes, a handsome man can indeed be considered 'food."

The woman was left speechless, unable to reply. What made it even worse was that Isabel's husband was so strikingly handsome that sitting with him felt like they were from entirely different worlds.

Envious!

Jealous!

Frustrated!

Sofia, growing increasingly annoyed, shot a look at Xander. "How did someone like you end up with Isabel?"

Xander's eyes narrowed just slightly as he responded coolly, "We were destined in a past life, and it's fate in this one."

in the room, including Sofia,

was momentarily stunned

response left everyone

fit an egg, and it took a full ten seconds before she snapped out of her stunned silence. Finally, she said, "Don't you know that Isabel pushed her ex-fiancé's woman to miscarry? Don't you know she once pushed

the Translation to

I Have

a Gift to the

said,

opinion, someone as handsome and charismatic as Xander shouldn't be interested in Isabel. So, if she

Xander's response completely

inky

and Isabel didn't push her down? It's all just

wasn't pushed into the pool by Isabel? It was the mistress who pushed her into the

he arranged for her to meet the CEO of the Hicks

emotion, though a faint trace of

there was an indescribable stir in her eyes and brow. She had never, ever seen Xander speak

distant and aloof, reserved in his words. If he could say something with one word, he would never use

that was the real reason why waves of emotion kept rippling

and the atmosphere

we misunderstand Isabel?" one female classmate asked, her voice filled

pressed her lips together, and then turned back to Xander. "Do you have any proof of this? Or is this just something Isabel told you? Did she deceive you?" As soon as Sofia finished speaking, she

phone and turning to look at Isabel,

angry that I did this

situation wouldn't just involve Eva; Kaleb, who had always protected Eva,

touched Isabel deeply, and she

you? If I were to get upset over someone like Kaleb, I'd be worse

and leaning in, his lips coming closer to Isabel's, Isabel

Is he going to kiss

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face, and his calloused fingertips gently wiped the corners of her mouth. Huh? Isabel was momentarily frozen, but quickly realized that Xander was

was still pounding, and her face was turning bright

the room, and, as expected, everyone

Public displays of affection were the worst! If she had known, she

her eyes briefly caught sight of Xander's

was a good thing she hadn't brought her boyfriend after all. Although her boyfriend was good-looking, standing next to Xander,

said. That phone call you made sounded pretty impressive, like

instinctively glanced up at Sofia when he heard her words. As soon as Sofia

her

videos were trending on

before Isabel even touched her, Eva fell to the ground. The video zoomed in and slowed down to highlight the moment when Eva secretly pulled out a blood pack. The second video showed Kaleb's mother, Laurel,

where Colin called Isabel over to meet an older man for an arranged marriage. Isabel refused, but Colin harshly pressured her, ultimately kicking both her and Reggie out of the Zimmerman Residence. The release of these three videos caused a huge uproar,

Colin, and many expressing sympathy for Isabel, who had to deal with such a sc*mbag

the private room, there was a heavy silence. Everyone was stunned by the impact of the three

one of the female classmates stood up and apologized

harsh. I didn't understand the full story. I

eyebrow slightly, her lips curling into a subtle smile.

she didn't care much about the situation. If she had, she would

would likely hire internet trolls to counterattack, accusing them of faking the videos or paying for

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it was her or Xander, if they were

of words-a verbal battle that wouldn't really harm Kaleb or Colin. That's why she hadn't taken

ill of Isabel earlier also stood up to apologize.

were pursed in a tight line as her face turned every color of the rainbow.

of emotions.

Sofia still didn't apologize to Isabel. To her, something

evidence all along, why wait

expose it, just to slap her in the face? It all seemed too convenient. Sofia quietly pulled out her phone and

by Kaleb? How does she suddenly have

Sofia and Lillian

Ding!

Lillian's reply came in.

'husband' you're talking about, is he a

"Yes, super handsome!"

guy is just

Translation to

I Have Something

a Gift to the

A Gigolo?!

Sofia was shocked

and regal presence. No matter

snapping a photo of him,

sure? This guy is really