After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 226 Richie Is Richard

The villa's interior was identical to the Nelson Residence.

Richie was the man from last night.

It was Richard!

Last night, he must have revealed his true identity to Xander; otherwise, there was no way he could have escaped unscathed from the elite bodyguards of the Bennetts.

"Apologies for the delay," Richie said as he descended the staircase.

"It's fine. I just arrived," Isabel replied.

As Isabel fixed her gaze on Richie, he was also scrutinizing her.

By all accounts, the emerald guardian angel pendant should have been in Xander's possession. Yet last night, it had hung around the neck of that woman.

Richie recalled seeing Xander kiss Isabel in the car that day.

If they were indeed a couple, it wouldn't be surprising if Xander had gifted her the pendant.

With this thought, Richie's gaze discreetly shifted to Isabel's chest.

After a brief silence, Richie poured Isabel a cup of water.

"It's fine. Let me start your treatment," Isabel said. She wasn't thirsty, having already had some water before coming.

"The treatment can wait a bit. You're my guest, and here is a cup of pre-brewed lemon tea," Richie insisted, pushing the cup closer to Isabel.

However, his hand tilted slightly, causing the hot tea to spill down Isabel's neck and onto her chest.

"Ah!" Isabel gasped softly at the heat.

"My apologies." Richie handed her a clean towel as his eyes inadvertently drew to her front.

The tea had soaked her white blouse, revealing faint contours beneath.

But there was nothing there.

Her collarbone was bare, with no trace of any necklace.

wasn't on her after all. He had been wrong-the girl from

Isabel glanced down at her now-stained white blouse. The

borrow mine," Richie offered as

the room and opening the closet. Almost

picked a new shirt that still had its tags

was sorted and

From certain

rummaged through Richie's wardrobe but

in just the oversized shirt, which fell slightly above her knees, she thought it wasn't

thought, she decided to leave it

called out, pushing the door

at the sight of

look like a kid playing dress-up in

his throat, trying

wouldn't have needed mine if I hadn't spilled tea on

purely instinctive-a typical response from any man in his position. It didn't mean anything beyond

Richie's heart,

he cared about. No matter how stunning another

wasn't intentional. Let's move on. I'll start your treatment now," Isabel said, pulling out a set of silver needles. "Take off your shirt so can begin the needle therapy. I've also prepared a prescription-just have someone fetch the medication

you." Richie removed his

to the

"What happened?"

training once. These are from back

Wilderness training?

his impressive skills last

so formidable. He must have done it all

lost herself in thought,

and glanced toward the door. He turned on the television, which displayed the

heart nearly stopped. Standing outside wasn't just anyone it

behind him

her like

turned to Richie,

it. Better to stop looking and figure out where

thinking, Isabel ducked under the dining table, lifting the tablecloth

are you doing?" Richie asked in

quiet,