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

momentarily stunned

left everyone

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 her future mother-in-law into a sink to drown? Don't you know she

Translation to

Have Something to

a Gift to

said, Xander would be

her opinion, someone as handsome and charismatic as Xander shouldn't be interested in Isabel. So, if she was right, Xander probably didn't

response completely surprised

his inky black eyes, his

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,

was the mistress who pushed her into the pool and put the blame on isabel in

for her to meet the

spoke calmly, without excess emotion, though a faint trace of sympathy

stir in her eyes and brow. She had

say something with one word, he would never

waves of emotion kept

everyone in the room, and the atmosphere became so still you could hear

that true? Did we misunderstand Isabel?" one

have any proof of this? Or is this just something Isabel told you? Did she deceive you?" As

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

you angry that I did this without

wouldn't just involve Eva; Kaleb, who had always protected Eva, would also be

expression touched Isabel deeply, and

I were to get upset over someone like Kaleb, I'd be worse than that

and leaning in,

going to kiss me in front of so

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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 from

was no kiss, her heart was still pounding, and her face was turning

sneaked a quick glance around the room, and, as expected,

worst! If

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

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

you said. That phone call you made sounded pretty impressive, like you were the boss. So why the sudden

Sofia when he heard her words. As

Sofia pulled out her phone and opened it

videos were trending on

when Eva secretly pulled out a blood pack. The second video showed Kaleb's mother, Laurel, sitting by the pool. As Isabel approached, Eva pushed her hard. Isabel lost her balance and, in the process, accidentally

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

uproar, with some users condemning Eva and Kaleb, others criticizing Colin, and many expressing sympathy for Isabel, who had to deal with such a sc*mbag fiancé and a

Everyone was stunned by the

of the female classmates stood up and apologized

sorry. What I said earlier was harsh. I didn't

slightly, her lips curling into a subtle smile. "We're all classmates, no need to make it

everyone else, Isabel's response seemed generous and magnanimous. In reality, she didn't care much about the situation. If she had, she would have already posted it online

hire internet trolls to

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if they were

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

Isabel earlier also stood up to apologize. In the

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

of emotions.

To

all along,

expose it, just to slap her in the

Wasn't Isabel dumped by Kaleb? How does she suddenly

and Lillian were close friends outside of

Ding!

Lillian's reply came in.

about, is he

"Yes, super handsome!"

foot. That guy is just a

Translation to Get

I Have Something

Gift to the

A Gigolo?!

Sofia was shocked

quickly lifted her gaze to Xander, studying his striking features and regal presence. No matter how she looked at him, it didn't seem

a photo of him, Sofia messaged

This guy is really