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."

words left everyone in the

Isabel was momentarily stunned

response left

"Don't you know that Isabel pushed her ex-fiancé's woman to miscarry? Don't you know she once pushed her future mother-in-law into a sink to drown? Don't you know she was cast

the Translation to

I Have Something to

a Gift to the

said, Xander would be disgusted

Xander shouldn't be interested in Isabel. So, if

Xander's response completely

with his inky black eyes, his

me this, but don't you know that Kalet's mistress isn't pregnant and Isabel didn't push her down? It's all just the mistress's scheme, framing

know that Kalety's mother wasn't pushed into the pool by Isabel? It was the mistress who pushed her into the pool and put the blame on isabel in order to

he arranged for her to meet the CEO of the Hicks Group, trying to marry her off to him. Isabel refused to accept her father's plans, and that's why

calmly, without excess emotion, though a faint trace of sympathy lingered in his

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

words. If he could say something with one word, he would never use two.

that was the real reason why waves of emotion kept

the atmosphere became so still you could hear a

that true? Did we misunderstand Isabel?" one female classmate asked, her voice

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

about Isabel, Xander said, hanging up the phone and turning

I did

always protected Eva, would also

deeply, and she couldn't

were to get upset over someone like

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

is he doing? Is he going to kiss me in

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heart raced with nervousness, Xander's hand gently cupped her face, and his calloused fingertips gently wiped the corners of her mouth. Huh? Isabel was momentarily frozen, but quickly realized that Xander was just cleaning the stain

was

around the room, and, as expected, everyone was watching her

were the worst! If

mind, her eyes briefly caught sight of Xander's strikingly handsome face, and she was momentarily

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

phone call you made sounded pretty impressive, like you were the boss. So why the sudden silence? Not backing down now, are

had been keeping his head down, instinctively glanced up at Sofia when he heard her words. As soon as Sofia finished speaking, someone shouted, "No way! I-is

her phone and opened it

were trending

trouble, but 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

her, ultimately

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

was a heavy silence. Everyone was stunned by the impact

later, one of the female classmates stood up

sorry. What I said earlier was harsh. I didn't understand the full story. I

a subtle smile. "We're all classmates, no need

response seemed generous and magnanimous. In reality, she didn't care much about

Colin would likely hire internet trolls to counterattack, accusing them

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was her or Xander, if they were determined, they could easily prevent Kaleb

in the end, it would all just be a war of words-a verbal battle that wouldn't really harm Kaleb or Colin. That's why she

classmate leading the way, the others who had spoken ill of Isabel earlier

her face turned

of emotions.

apologize to Isabel. To her, something about

evidence all along, why wait

exact moment, did she choose to expose it, just to slap her in the face? It all seemed too convenient. Sofia quietly pulled out her

Kaleb? How does she suddenly have a husband

Sofia and Lillian were close friends

Ding!

Lillian's reply came in.

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

"Yes, super handsome!"

guy is just a gigolo

the Translation to

Have

a Gift to the

A Gigolo?!

Sofia was shocked

studying his striking features and regal presence. No matter how

of him,

sure? This guy is really