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.

after all. He had been wrong-the girl from last night

wasn't that hot, but this shirt... " Isabel glanced down at her now-stained white

clothes upstairs. If you don't mind, you can borrow

Isabel said, stepping into the room and opening the closet. Almost everything was white shirts, with a few black

had its tags attached, thinking Richie might care

was sorted and she needed

light-colored pants had also been stained by the tea. From certain angles, it might even look like

but couldn't find suitable pants to

mirror in just the oversized shirt, which fell slightly above her knees, she thought it wasn't a big deal. Some of her skirts were even shorter

to leave it

done," Isabel called out, pushing the

at the sight

making them look like a kid playing dress-up in an adult's wardrobe. But Isabel was no average girl. Her figure filled out his shirt perfectly and the buttons looked like they might pop

Richie cleared his throat, trying

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

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

Richie's heart,

person he cared about. No matter how stunning

it 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

removed his shirt and lay

eyes were immediately drawn to the scars on his

"What happened?"

These are

Wilderness training?

back to his impressive skills last

had become so formidable. He must have done it all to grow

lost herself in thought,

door. He turned on the television, which displayed the security camera

nearly stopped. Standing outside wasn't just anyone

behind him was

saw her like this, there was no way she could

turned to Richie, who was

Better to stop looking and figure

under the dining table, lifting

you doing?" Richie

for him to be quiet, pointing at