After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen
Secret Wedding 41

Chapter 41-Isabel's Blind Date (Part Three)

"Divorce?" Xander's lips tightened into a thin, frosty line. That's probably what you want, isn't it?

"You're overthinking it," he said.

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"Am I? Isabel's eyes narrowed with suspicion, then she teased, "You don't have anything better to do?"

""Yeah! You could say that, Xander replied.

"Huh?" Isabel was momentarily dumbfounded, her brain struggling to process his words.

Xander's brows furrowed, his patience wearing thin. "Location," he repeated.

"There's really no need. I can handle it myself," Isabel insisted truthfully.

"Lo-ca-tion" Xander pressed.

Alright! Isabel shrugged and texted him her location.

"Isa, you're finally here, Reggie greeted her warmly as she arrived.

Isabel studied him carefully and asked. "How are you feeling? Better?"

Your medical skills are top-notch. Thanks to your care, I've been recovering well. You were just being overly cautious, making me stay in the hospital for so long; I could've been discharged ages ago." As Reggie spoke, Isabel continued to watch him. He really did seem fine now,

"Isa, after all, he's still our father. He wasn't the best to us, but in this world, he's the only one left who shares our blood, Reggie said carnestly.

"Dad's always had a bad temper, but the fact that he's willing to reconcile now is a big deal. Let's ho family dinner will mend things, and we can all move forward as a family, Reggie said with emotion Isabel's expression grew colder. Now she understood why Reggie was so calm-Colin had lied to him.

ing him this was just a family dinner.

Come on, let's go in. Reggie opened the private dining room door and walked in with Isabel.

In addition to Colin, Amelia, and her daughter, there was a middle-aged man who easily weighed over 200 pounds.

This had to be Clive Hicks, the man Colin had mentioned.

The moment Clive saw Isabel. his beady eyes lit up, scanning her from head to toe with a sleazy gaze.

Amelia was watching Clive closely. Looks like he's interested-perfect!

"Isa, why are you standing there? Come sit next to Mr. Hicks," Amelia called to Isabel with a sweet smile.

Clive pulled out a chair next to him and scooted it closer. "Ms. Zimmerman, sit here. It'll be easier for us to chat."

Reggie frowned. Something felt off.

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Chapter 41 Isabel's Blind Date (Part Three)

He had always found it strange that an outsider was present at what should have been a family dinner. Now, it was clear-this wasn't just any dinner.

Isabel glanced at Reggie. Though Colin didn't treat either of them well, Reggie's situation was different from hers. Despite his disfigurement, Reggie's business acumen had been a major help to the company. Colin hadn't been as harsh with him as he was with hee Therefore, Isabel could walk away from the Zimmermans easily, but Reggie was still caught in a painful struggle. He had never spoken about it to avoid worrying her.

Now that things had reached this point, Isabel would make sure Reggie saw Colin's true colors.

Isabel casually pulled out a chair and sat down.

"Why are you sitting there?" Colin frowned, his voice sharp with disapproval,

Isabel stared at him defiantly and asked, "You're setting ne up on a blind date, and you're already trying to push me on him?"

Reggie was instantly shocked upon hearing Isabel's words, feeling as though a storm had erupted in his heart, His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at his father.

Reggie might be gentle, but he wasn't stupid. In fact, he excelled in school and gained admission to the top university in Solaria, where he majored in finance. He was a brilliant talent.

With his intelligence, if he didn't see what was happening now, he'd have to be pretending to be blind.

"Dad! You-did you bring me here just so Isa could go on a blind date? Reggie's voice trembled with disbelief, his eyes turning red.

Colin's face darkened. If Clive hadn't been there, he would have lost his temper already. "I'm doin your sister's own good. She's been idle and aimless. After being dumped at her wedding, her repu in shambles. Who would want to marry her? Mr. Hicks is being generous and kind, willing to look past and meet her."

Reggie's fists clenched, his knuckles white with tension. His face was taut with anger, his chest rising and falling sharply.

Isabel had never seen Reggie so furious before, a testament to just how infuriating Colin's actions were,

"Dad! You're going too far! Isa's right-you're not fit to be a father!" Reggie shouted.

"Slap!" Colin's hand came down hard across his face.