After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 256 A Date and Isabel's Special Outfit

When Isabel saw the sudden glimmer in Xander's eyes, a small pang of unease stirred in her chest.

Was it too late to regret her decision?

But that thought was fleeting, something she only entertained for a moment. Isabel had always been someone who stuck to her word. She hated people who went back on their promises, and she didn't want to become one herself. "Are you serious?" Xander asked, his deep gaze locking onto Isabel like he could see right through her.

The words had already been said what else could she do? Isabel straightened her shoulders, bracing herself.

"Yeah, I'm serious. But don't take it too far. If you're thinking of asking me to do anything, uh ... inappropriate, let me just say I'm not that kind of person. I have principles."

"Don't worry, I won't go too far," Xander said, his thin lips curling into a smile. His slightly upturned eyes held a hint of amusement, barely masking the grin threatening to break free.

Seeing his expression, Isabel grew even more uneasy. She couldn't shake the feeling that Xander was about to ask for something... unexpected.

Xander leaned closer to her ear, the proximity so close that, if he wanted to, he could easily take her soft, pink earlobe between his teeth.

"My request isn't over the line. Tomorrow's my day off. Go on a date with me," he said in a low voice.

Isabel let out a small sigh of relief. That really wasn't too much to ask. It was well within the range of something she could accept.

But-

"If I'm not mistaken, tomorrow's Friday. Don't you have work?"

"Not tomorrow. I'm taking the day off," Xander replied simply.

Isabel raised a brow. "You're the CEO of an entire company, and you're just taking a day off like that? Isn't that a bit... irresponsible? What if your employees find out?"

She knew how strict Xander's workplace policies were. Unless it was an exceptional situation, anyone who skipped work or took leave without a valid reason would be immediately fired.

For Xander, rules and order were non-negotiable, the foundation of how he ran his company.

So when she heard him casually mention taking the day off, her shock was palpable.

Still, what was already surprising became even more shocking.

day off," Xander said

his words

what? What did you just say?

a day off just so he could go on a date with her? Just

Tomorrow, we're going on a date," Xander replied with a completely serious expression, not a trace of

agape, staring at him for several long

joking, she couldn't help the twitch that started at the corner of

do that, do you know what your mom's going to say? She'll probably point at my nose and accuse me of being some kind of home-wrecking temptress!" To Isabel, the description

her. "If it's for you, I don't mind

Isabel was speechless.

utter disbelief was so strong that no

Instead, she compromised and agreed to go on a

weekend came, Xander was

had already showered, dressed, and was now sitting on the

glanced at Xander sitting on the couch, and raised an eyebrow at his outfit. He couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you going on a date with Isabel today? Why are you dressed like that?" Xander looked down at himself, taking in his neatly tailored

there a

his neck awkwardly. "It's not about whether there's a problem. It's just... you're going on a date, not to a board meeting. You don't need to dress so formal and stiff." Xander, however, clearly didn't agree with him at

as he

You don't agree with me?" Xander asked casually. He was in a good mood, knowing he was about to go on

I don't! Who dresses like you

there. "You've never even had a girlfriend. How reliable do you think

okay? You've seen those couples at parks or amusement parks, right? Do any of them dress

was Isabel. She must

coming down.

the conversation. His gaze immediately shifted away

as he saw Isabel,

rolled his eyes. Wow. Abandon your own brother the moment a

grumbling, Isabel stepped into his line of sight, and

was caught off

looked completely different from her usual mature and

had gone for a cute, youthful look that was fresh and

of the overalls

but Isabel