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

words were

say? Ev-everyone

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

replied with a completely

staring at

in that he was not joking, she couldn't help the twitch that

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 felt almost

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

Isabel was speechless.

state of utter disbelief was so strong that no

refused Xander's outrageous plan. Instead, she compromised and agreed to go on

Xander was up bright and

showered, dressed, and was now sitting on the

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 suit and crisp dress shirt. He thought it

a

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

formally. It shows how much I value it," Xander said as he

knowing he was about to go on a date with Isabel, so he entertained some

dresses like you

ever been on a date?" Xander shot back, immediately shutting Samuel down. And he didn't stop there. "You've never even had a girlfriend. How reliable do you think your advice is?" Samuel was instantly speechless. Man, we're brothers.

amusement parks, right? Do any of them dress like they're negotiating a world peace treaty?"

Isabel. She must

coming down.

all interest in continuing the conversation. His gaze immediately shifted away from Samuel and

saw Isabel, his eyes lit

your own brother the

stepped into his line of sight, and oh,

Xander, was caught

different from her

a cute,

pale yellow overalls. One strap of the overalls hung loose on purpose, giving her outfit a cheeky,

but Isabel had changed