After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen

Chapter 312 Almost Let Something Slip

"Interest?" Isabel's eyes widened.

"W-what are you saying?" Isabel had a vague suspicion of what Xander meant but wasn't entirely certain. The car stopped at a red light, and Xander turned to face Isabel.

"Can't you see? Richie has feelings for Leslie."

Isabel's mind raced with questions.

"I mean, I can tell. Aren't they just like siblings-"

"What if I told you it's not what you think?"

Not what I think? Then what is it?

Could it be...

"Yes." Xander nodded at the expression on Isabel's face. "Exactly, it's just as you're thinking now."

"No, no, no!"

Isabel quickly shook her head, as if trying to knock the idea out of her mind. "You're overthinking it! Richie just sees Leslie as a sister. It's definitely not what you think." "Are you really that sure?" Xander's dark eyes locked onto Isabel's, his gaze more scrutinizing now.

"Of course I'm sure! You don't understand, but I know for a fact that he-"

Isabel suddenly paused.

She raised a hand and scratched her nose, trying to deflect the tension. "It's just a woman's intuition. I can't explain it to you."

Although Isabel spoke calmly, inside, she felt anything but certain.

That was close. I almost let something slip.

Did Xander suspect anything now?

Isabel didn't dare look at him, afraid that even the slightest hint would give her away.

"The car in front is moving. Hurry up and follow."

As soon as she finished speaking, the sound of a car horn came from behind.

Xander pulled his gaze away from Isabel's face and focused on the road again.

The next day.

Isabel was scheduled to meet her client at 10 p.m.

She donned a black outfit, mask, and baseball cap, then left for the agreed-upon location.

Meanwhile, Richie received the information.

"Where's the meeting?"

"An abandoned factory on the outskirts."

"Send me the exact location."

"Understood."

Richie ended the call and walked over to the window to look outside.

Earlier that morning, he had received word that the people from the alliance had completed the mission to steal the emerald guardian angel pendant. They were scheduled to meet the client and hand the

pendant that evening. Cont

He was determined to find out who issued the mission.

And why they wanted the emerald guardian angel pendant belong to Leslie. What was their true goal?

At the Bennett Residence.

Leo hurried in.

"Boss, Mr. Pearce quietly left the city center with a few bodyguards."

Xander's expression immediately darkened.

"Do we know why?"

Leo shook his head.

At that moment, Samuel chimed in.

"What else could it be? It's definitely something related to Leslie."

Xander furrowed his brow, stroking his chin thoughtfully.

"Should we send people to help?" Samuel asked.

"Not yet. Richie hasn't reached out to us, so he must have his own plan. If we rush in, we could disrupt his strategy."

"So, you're suggesting we do nothing?"

Xander lowered his hand and replied,

"It's not about doing nothing. It's

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don't let them notice you."

"Got it, Boss. Don't worry-they won't spot us," Leo assured him.

"Once you're there, send me the location."

"Understood."noveldrama

At the same time...

Isabel arrived at the entrance of the abandoned factory on the outskirts of town.

Isabel stood at the doorway, her gaze fixed warily on the heavy, closed factory gate. The surrounding area was eerily quiet.