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.

the day off," Xander said

his words were nothing

say? Ev-everyone gets the day off?" she

so he could go on a date with her?

date," Xander replied with a completely serious

agape, staring at him

sunk in that he was not joking, she couldn't help the twitch that started at the corner of her mouth

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 too

it's for you, I don't mind being a king who destroys

Isabel was speechless.

disbelief was so strong that no words could

end, Isabel flat-out refused Xander's outrageous plan. Instead, she compromised and agreed to go on

the weekend came, Xander was

now sitting on

on a date with Isabel today? Why are you dressed like that?" Xander

a problem?"

It's just... you're going on a date, not to a

as he smoothed out his perfectly pressed suit, not a wrinkle in sight. Samuel's lips twitched in disbelief. Who doesn't get

that look? You don't agree with me?" Xander asked casually. He was in a good mood, knowing he was about to go on a date with Isabel, so he entertained some small talk with Samuel while waiting for her

course I don't! Who dresses like

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

eaten pork doesn't mean I've never seen a pig run, okay? You've seen those couples at parks or amusement parks, right? Do any of them

It was Isabel.

coming down.

the conversation. His gaze

saw Isabel, his

his eyes. Wow. Abandon your own brother the moment a girl shows up.

Samuel could finish mentally grumbling, Isabel stepped into his line of

Xander, was

completely different from her usual mature

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

white blouse paired with pale yellow overalls. One strap of the

only that, but Isabel had changed her hairstyle