After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 311 Jealous, but Won't Admit It

Thud!

Isabel's heart ached, and her pupils trembled despite her best efforts.

She fought it.

She fought to hold back the surge of emotions.

"W-what did you just say?"

"Nothing, it's nothing. Sorry, I just lost control for a moment," Richie said, quickly looking away from Isabel.

His gaze dropped to the candy in his hand, frowning in deep thought.

Leslie... where are you?

When will I be able to see you again?

Isabel's gaze also lingered on the candy in Richie's hand. She could feel what he was thinking at that moment.

Her mood sank as she lowered her head, pouting slightly while bitterness rose in her mouth.

Luckily, Richie was lost in his own emotions and didn't pay attention to Isabel. Otherwise, he might have sensed something amiss.noveldrama

The atmosphere in the office grew heavier, more suffocating.

Buzz, buzz. Isabel's phone, tucked in her pocket, vibrated.

The vibration broke the silence, pulling both Isabel and Richie back to reality.

Richie glanced at Isabel as she reached for her phone, a smile tugging at his lips. "That must be Mr. Xander calling, right?" he guessed.

From what he had learned over the past few days, Richie knew how much Xander doted on Isabel, practically wanting to keep her tied to his side at all times.

Isabel had come to see him early this morning, and Xander was undoubtedly aware of it.

Now, with the phone ringing, it was highly likely that Xander was calling to check in on them.

"Hello?" Isabel answered the call.

"What? You're already downstairs?" Isabel exclaimed in surprise, glancing out the window. Sure enough, she saw the familiar car parked below.

Richie noticed as well and shook his head with a wry smile.

It seemed Xander's affection and devotion to Isabel were even stronger than he had imagined.

It's for the best, he thought. When Leslie returns, she definitely won't want Xander to be her husband anymore.

"I'll go down now," Isabel said, hanging up the phone.

"Alright, do you want me to walk you down?"

Isabel grinned. "Are you sure?"

Richie just smiled, not saying a word.

With a shrug, Isabel left the office and quickly made her way downstairs.

"What are you doing here? Isn't it work time?" Isabel asked, looking at Xander.

Before Xander could reply, Isabel continued, "You don't think there's me do

g between me and him, do

really don't trust me that

much?"

"No," Xander said, opening the car door for her.

Isabel raised an eyebrow. "Then what are you here for?"

"To take you to lunch."

"Oh... " Isabel drew out the word, stretching it playfully. "So, should I go and come back here again?"

Just as she finished speaking, she noticed Xander's gaze-sharp, intense, and unreadable-locked on her. Isabel was left speechless.

See? He's definitely jealous but won't admit it.

"Well, at least there's one good thing," Xander suddenly said.

"Huh?" Isabel blinked, puzzled. "What's the good thing?"

"It's a good thing Leslie is still alive."

Wait, what?

Isabel was even more confused. They had just been talking about her and Richie. Why was Leslie being brought up now? This has nothing to do with what we were talking about!

"What do you mean?" Isabel asked.

She couldn't stand when people left things unsaid. If it were anyone else, she would've already lost her temper.

"Leslie... is the person Richie cares

about most in this world," Xander

said, finally addressing her question

as he drove.

Isabel nodded, "I know, I've already figured

red that out, but how does that

what we were just talking

about-"

"So, Richie doesn't have any romantic interest in you," Xander interrupted, cutting her off.