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.

all. He had

at her now-stained white blouse.

upstairs. If you don't mind, you can borrow mine," Richie offered as he led Isabel to

room and opening the closet. Almost everything was white shirts, with a

picked a new shirt that still had its tags attached, thinking Richie might care about

shirt was sorted and she

tea. From certain angles, it

rummaged through Richie's wardrobe but couldn't

slightly above her knees, she thought it wasn't a big deal. Some of her skirts were

that thought, she decided to leave

out, pushing the door

at the sight of

typically dwarf any average-sized girl, making them look like a kid playing dress-up in an adult's wardrobe. But

throat, trying to redirect his

about your clothes. You wouldn't have needed mine if

was purely instinctive-a typical response from any man in his position.

Richie's

cared about. No matter how stunning another woman was, she meant

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

it. Thank you." Richie removed his shirt and lay

immediately drawn to the scars on

"What happened?"

These are

Wilderness training?

thought back to his impressive skills last

He must have done it all to grow

Isabel lost herself in

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

Standing outside wasn't just anyone it was

behind him was

saw her like this, there was no way

to Richie,

looking and figure out where to

ducked under the dining

you doing?"

gestured for him to be quiet,