After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235 Isabel Plays Coquettishly on Xander
Isabel looked up and caught Richie's surprised and disbelieving stare.

"What's wrong? Is the name Yolkie strange?" she asked.

Richie continued to look at her, his mind replaying a memory of a young girl's voice.

"Richard, look at this puppy's yellow fur. Let's name it Yolkie!"

Yolkie. Isabel had used the same name.

"Hey, what's going on? Even if my name choice isn't great, you don't need to look at me like that," Isabel said, eyeing him suspiciously.

"No, it's not that," Richie replied, snapping back to reality. His gaze softened as he looked at her. "Yolkie ... It's a good name. It sounds nice."

Isabel smiled. "Of course, I came up with it."

"How did you come up with such a name?" Richie asked curiously.

"I used to love eating yolks when I was a kid," she said.

"You also loved yolks as a kid?" Richie asked in surprise.

"Huh? Who else likes yolks?"

Richie paused briefly, holding back the words that almost slipped out.

"Just an old friend," he finally said.

Isabel had a hunch it might be Leslie, but she decided not to bring it up.

She continued petting Yolkie and said, "Your fur feels so soft and smooth. From now on, I'm your owner!"

The puppy seemed to understand, wagging its tail and licking her hand.

"That tickles!" Isabel giggled.

Richie stood nearby, silently watching. The sight of Isabel playing with Yolkie reminded him of the time Leslie had discovered the puppy when they were kids.

There were so many similarities between Isabel and Leslie.

If Leslie were still alive, Richie was certain they would have been close friends.

After finishing Richie's treatment, Isabel brought Yolkie back to the villa.

"What the heck! Why did you bring a dog back? Take it away!" Samuel exclaimed, standing firmly at the doorway to block her entry.

"Why not? Do you dislike dogs?" she asked curiously.

"Not me. It's Xander. You'd better return it before he sees it!" Samuel warned.

"Does Xander hate dogs?" Isabel asked, surprised.

Right then, Xander stepped out of his study. His expression brightened at the sight of Isabel's radiant face, but it shifted quickly when his eyes fell on Yolkie in her arms.

Ignoring Samuel, Isabel walked straight toward Xander with Yolkie.

"Xander, why don't you like dogs? They're so cute! Look at this one. I named it Yolkie. Isn't it adorable? Its eyes even look like tiny black beads," Isabel said as she gently moved Yolkie's front paws.

Xander frowned and instinctively stepped back, keeping a noticeable distance from her and the puppy.

Isabel blinked at him, puzzled. Was he truly so opposed to dogs?

"I promised Yolkie that I'd be its owner," she said earnestly. "Even if it's just a dog, I can't break my word."

Isabel stepped back quickly. "Can you please take better care of yourself? If you have a serious allergic reaction, your mom will accuse me of trying to harm you. Fine, I'll let my friend take care of Yolkie for now."

After some thought, she decided Richie was the best choice. Since they'd found Yolkie together, the puppy was already comfortable with him. The only question was whether he would agree.

That night, Isabel messaged Richie to explain the situation. To her relief, he agreed right away, putting her at ease.

On Wednesday afternoon, Isabel cooked Reggie's favorite dish and personally delivered it to him.

As she arrived at the entrance to I.Z. Corporation, she noticed a familiar car parked nearby.

Instead of getting out, she lowered her car window to take a closer look.

A moment later, she saw Colin step out of the car, followed by Lillian, who was heavily disguised.

"What are they doing here?" Isabel wondered as she watched them.

Colin began speaking to Lillian seriously, "Even though I.Z. Corporation is a new company, it's growing rapidly thanks to the support of Miracle Healer. Securing a long-term partnership with them would be a significant advantage for us."

"Absolutely! Practically everyone I know—my artist friends, colleagues, and even myself—is using their skincare products now. They truly work!" Lillian said, her admiration evident. "One of my friends used to have terrible acne scars. After trying I.Z.'s acne treatment, her skin became smooth and flawless. It's incredible what Miracle Healer has created!"

"If this momentum continues, I.Z. Corporation could easily rise to become one of Solaria's top companies in the next few years," Colin added. "We need to establish a connection with them before it's too late."

Upon hearing their conversation, Isabel immediately realized what they were after. She opened her car door and stepped out, catching their attention.

"Isabel?" Lillian exclaimed in surprise, her eyes widening. Colin, equally startled, turned to look at her.

Isabel smiled sarcastically.

"You should turn around and leave. Everyone in Solaria is aware that I.Z. Corporation has an incredibly promising future. Countless companies are eager to collaborate with them. As a mid-tier aristocratic family, what makes you think I.Z. Corporation would consider partnering with you?"