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,

Isabel was momentarily stunned by

left

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 was cast out by her family for

the Translation to Get 2

I Have Something

Gift

thought that after everything she said, Xander would be

someone as handsome and charismatic as Xander shouldn't be interested in Isabel.

Xander's response

at Sofia with his inky black eyes, his

mistress isn't pregnant and Isabel didn't push

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 make Kaleb's

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 him. Isabel refused to accept her father's

spoke calmly, without excess emotion, though a faint

indescribable stir in her eyes

could say something with one word, he would never use two. Words from irrelevant people were like air to

why waves

in the room, and the atmosphere became so still

one female classmate asked, her voice filled with

this? Or is this just something Isabel told you? Did she deceive you?" As soon as Sofia finished speaking, she

turning to look at Isabel, who had been staring at

angry that I did this without

Eva; Kaleb, who had always protected Eva, would also

touched Isabel deeply, and she couldn't help but

be angry with you? If I were to get upset over someone like

as you're not upset," Xander said, slowly raising his hand and leaning in, his lips coming closer

he going to kiss me

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Isabel's 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

her heart was still pounding, and

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

displays of affection were the worst! If she had known, she would have brought her boyfriend

briefly caught sight of Xander's strikingly handsome face, and she was

brought her boyfriend after all. Although her boyfriend was good-looking, standing next

to have proof to back up what you said. That phone call you made sounded pretty impressive, like you were the boss. So why the sudden silence?

his head down, instinctively glanced up at Sofia when he heard her words. As

quickly, Sofia pulled out her phone and opened it to

videos were trending

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, sitting

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, each one sparking even

for Isabel, who had to deal

was a heavy silence. Everyone was stunned by the impact

female classmates stood up

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

lips curling into a subtle

magnanimous. In reality, she didn't care much about the situation. If

if she did, though, Kaleb and Colin would likely hire internet trolls to counterattack, accusing them of faking the videos

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or Xander, if they were

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

Isabel earlier also stood up to apologize. In the

face turned every color of the rainbow. It was a truly colorful

of emotions.

didn't apologize to Isabel. To her, something

along, why wait until

her in the face? It all seemed too convenient.

what's going on? Wasn't Isabel dumped by Kaleb? How does she suddenly have a

and Lillian were close friends

Ding!

Lillian's reply came in.

about, is he

"Yes, super handsome!"

guy is

Translation to

Have

Gift to

A Gigolo?!

Sofia was shocked

lifted her gaze to Xander, studying his striking features and regal presence. No matter

of him,

sure? This guy is really a