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.

everyone gets the day off," Xander said

Isabel's ears, his words were nothing short of

you just say?

day off just so he could go on a date

Xander replied with a completely serious

agape, staring at him

help the twitch that started at the corner

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 felt

smiled and kept his arms around her. "If it's

Isabel was speechless.

was so strong that no words could

Instead, she compromised

weekend came, Xander was up

had already showered, dressed, and was now sitting on the couch, waiting patiently

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 suit and crisp dress shirt.

there a

going on a date, not to

It shows how much I value it," Xander said as he smoothed out his perfectly pressed suit, not a wrinkle in sight. Samuel's lips twitched in disbelief. Who doesn't get it,

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 for a

back, immediately shutting Samuel down. And he didn't stop there. "You've never even had a girlfriend. How reliable do

because I've never 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 dress like they're negotiating a world peace treaty?" Samuel fired back. Samuel

Isabel. She must

coming down.

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

saw Isabel, his

Wow. Abandon your own brother the moment a girl shows

Isabel stepped

like Xander, was caught off

from her usual

cute, youthful look that was fresh

paired with pale yellow overalls. One strap of the overalls hung loose on purpose, giving

Isabel