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."

the room, including

momentarily stunned by

response left everyone

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

Translation to Get 2

Have Something to

a Gift

she said,

and charismatic as Xander shouldn't be interested in Isabel. So, if she was right, Xander probably didn't know anything about Isabel's

Xander's response

glared at Sofia with his inky black

asking me this, but don't you know that Kalet's mistress isn't pregnant and

who pushed her into the pool and

father saw that she no longer had any value to him. So, he arranged for her to meet the CEO of the Hicks Group, trying to marry her off to

spoke calmly, without excess emotion, though a

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

reserved in his words. If he could say something with one word, he would never use two. Words from irrelevant people were

waves of emotion kept

shocked everyone in the room, and the atmosphere became so

Isabel?" one female classmate asked, her voice filled with

classmate, 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 saw Xander take out his

Isabel, Xander said, hanging up the phone and turning to look at Isabel, who had been staring

angry that I did

always

Isabel deeply, and she couldn't help but smile

get upset over someone like Kaleb,

slowly raising his hand and leaning in, his lips coming closer

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

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

quick glance around the room, and,

were the worst! If she had known, she would have

the thought crossed her mind, her eyes briefly caught sight of Xander's strikingly

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

to have proof to back up what you said. That phone call you made sounded pretty impressive, like you were the

heard her words. As soon as Sofia finished speaking, someone shouted,

out her phone and opened

videos were trending on social

in and slowed down to highlight the moment 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,

but Colin harshly pressured her, ultimately kicking both her and Reggie out of the Zimmerman Residence. The release of these three

users condemning Eva and Kaleb, others criticizing Colin, and many expressing sympathy for Isabel, who had to deal

was a heavy silence. Everyone was

one of the female classmates

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

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

Isabel's response seemed generous and magnanimous. In reality, she didn't care much about the situation. If she had, she would

internet trolls to counterattack, accusing them of

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her or Xander, if they were determined, they

it would all just be a war of words-a verbal battle that wouldn't really harm

spoken ill of Isabel earlier

turned every color of

of emotions.

Sofia still didn't apologize to Isabel. To

evidence all along, why wait

she choose to expose it, just to slap her in the face? It all seemed too convenient. Sofia

Isabel dumped by Kaleb? How does she suddenly

that Sofia and Lillian were close

Ding!

Lillian's reply came in.

about, is he a

"Yes, super handsome!"

"Pfft, husband my foot. That guy

the Translation to Get

I Have Something

Gift to the

A Gigolo?!

Sofia was shocked

lifted her gaze to Xander, studying his striking features and regal presence. No matter how she looked at him, it

discreetly snapping a photo of him,

This guy is really