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.

pendant wasn't on her after all.

water wasn't that hot, but this shirt... " Isabel glanced down at her now-stained white blouse. The tea had left mottled marks, making it unsuitable

don't mind, you can borrow mine," Richie offered as he led

said, stepping into the room and opening the

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

and she needed pants

tea. From certain

wardrobe but couldn't find suitable

she thought it wasn't a big deal. Some of

decided to leave it

done," Isabel called out, pushing the

the sight

playing dress-up in an adult's wardrobe. But Isabel was no average girl. Her figure filled

his throat, trying to

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

from any man

all, in Richie's heart,

he cared about. No matter how stunning another woman was,

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

Thank you." Richie removed his shirt

drawn to the scars

"What happened?"

are from

Wilderness training?

thought back to his impressive skills last

formidable. He must have done

Isabel lost herself in thought, the

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

stopped. Standing outside wasn't just anyone it was

behind him was

If Xander saw her like this, there was no way she

Richie, who was shirtless

Better to stop looking and

dining table, lifting

you doing?" Richie asked in

to be quiet,