After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Secret Wedding 240

Chapter 240 Kidnapping Isabel to Threaten Reggie

"Think about it! If her intentions weren't calculated, how could she have secretly recorded this video beforehand? She had the option to release it earlier or later, but she chose to wait until her father had released his statement. Doesn't that show she's really scheming?"

Rachel remarked, her face filled with unease.

Ivana raised an eyebrow, and in her view, Rachel's reasoning didn't seem that significant.

"I must admit, I believe this might also be a way for her to protect herself."

Ivana had looked into Isabel's background and the situation with the Zimmermans, so she was aware of their family dynamics.

Colin favored his non-biological daughter but treated his biological daughter harshly. Eventually, he even sets Isabel up with a man in his fifties for a blind date.

This was the main reason for the complete breakdown in their father-daughter relationship.

Hearing Ivana speak in defense of Isabel made Rachel feel both uneasy and frustrated.

"Ivana, you're just too soft-hearted. Didn't I break it down earlier? I understand she's trying to protect herself, but she could've used the video to pressure Colin into apologizing, and that would've been enough. Why wait for Colin to twist the story online before revealing the footage? It's clear she planned this deliberately!" After finishing her point, Rachel shifted the topic back to Xander.

"From this, it's obvious that the 'run-in' outside city hall was likely staged by Isabel. I spoke with a maid who was working at Xan's house at the time, and she said that when Isabel first arrived at the villa, she acted composed and wasn't surprised by Xan's status. What does that suggest? It means Isabel already knew who he was beforehand!"

Ivana's expression grew darker. The situation between Isabel and Colin didn't concern her deeply, but when it came to her son, her emotions became harder to control.

"This Isabel is clearly no ordinary person!"

Hearing her comment and noticing the concern on her face, Rachel smirked maliciously.

you, she suddenly lashed out at me, then acted like she had a stomachache and started bleeding. Later, the more I thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed. So, I looked into it, and guess what? She just happened to be on her period that day. Ivana, you didn't believe me then, and you misunderstood

began

if her heart was breaking, and she couldn't bring herself to doubt anything Rachel had just said. After all, the truth could easily

Your eyes will get puffy if you keep crying. This is my fault. I shouldn't have questioned you. I've seen you grow up and know better than anyone what kind of person you are. I promise, if something like this happens

Rachel sobbed like a little child, wrapping her arms around Ivana's waist and occasionally acting

her hand through Rachel's hair. She thought of young Leslie, both shared this endearing habit of being sweet and playful with

Sigh...

longer in this

at the

been to use public opinion to teach the siblings a harsh lesson, showing them the consequences

the company, he intended to ruin

such a drastic reversal. Isabel and Reggie remained unharmed, but it was his own

himself angrily yelling at Isabel and Reggie, his face unmistakably resembling that of a villain, he couldn't ignore the flood of comments from

frightening! I've heard

father treats

I never thought it

his expression-it's like he's ready devour someone. If my dad acted like that,

really respect Isabel. To endure a father like that and still manage to keep going, she's remarkable."

...

it!" Colin angrily hurled his phone across the room, shattering

let this keep happening. Isabel is way too good at stirring up trouble. The I.Ze Corporation is expanding quickly, and

nature, she just might actually do

to act fast. He couldn't allow the I.Z. Corporation to keep

through his hair. A few more strands fell from the thinning spot on his

got a plan, Honey,"