After the Secret Wedding Rise of My Queen novel Chapter 7

Chapter 7 Handsome, Let Me Kiss You

Xander's expression turned cold.

So, that's why she added his contact—to send me money?

I'm the head of the Bennett Group. Does she really think I need it?

Not only did he decline the transfer, but he also added three more zeroes to the amount.

"Take it as a medical bill."

Isabel was stunned for a moment. "Your brother was right earlier. I promised to help him with his leg and you agreed to marry me. After that, we owe each other nothing. You don't need to send me any more money."

It was a huge amount, but she didn't need it. In her previous life, she had more money than she could spend in several lifetimes. Now that she was reborn, she decided to use it all up.

This whole situation made her realize just how fleeting money was. She couldn't take it with her when she died. Letting it sit there was just a waste.

"Take it," Xander said firmly, leaving no room for argument. "Medical treatment is one thing, but the herbs are expensive. You don't need to cover that. Get the best ones."

Hearing him say that, Isabel finally understood why he insisted on giving her money. He was worried she'd try to save money by using cheaper, lower-quality herbs to treat Samuel's condition.

"Yeah, the herbs are expensive. You probably already know about my situation at home. Even though I'm my dad's real daughter, I've got less standing than his mistress's daughter, and I don't get much allowance."

As Isabel said this, she felt a wave of relief. If Xander hadn't given her the money, she would've totally forgotten this body's situation. Her mom died early, her dad didn't care about her, and she barely had enough to get by.

Samuel's leg needed a lot of rare, pricey herbs. While they were worth a lot, to her from her past life, they were just nothing.

She was hanging around Xander to get something. If he found out how much money she really had, he'd definitely start getting suspicious, which would make it harder for her to act.

While Isabel was lost in thought, Xander's deep, rumbling voice suddenly came through loud and clear in her ear.

"I'm going to attend the Perkins's party this weekend. You should come with me."

"The Perkins?" Isabel thought about Tiffany from earlier.

"Yeah, she was supposed to be the one I was getting the marriage certificate with yesterday," Xander said.

Isabel realized it was that Perkins.

"She stood you up, so why bother going?"

"This weekend is the Old Mr. Perkins's 70th birthday party. My late grandma was friends with him. Please don't assume that it's my fault Ms. Perkins stood me up. Besides, I already got an invitation from the Perkins, so it would be rude not to go."

"Oh, then you go ahead. I'll skip." Isabel thought to herself, I'm going to use the weekend while Xander was at the party to search for that important item. Once I find it, I'll be ready to leave.

Isabel had her plan all set, but things weren't going as she imagined.

"You have to come with me," Xander said, looking at her intensely.

"Why? I don't want to go," Isabel replied.

Then Samuel jumped in, "If my brother says you need to go, then you go. What's with all the questions?"

"Adults are talking, kids should keep quiet," Isabel said, giving Samuel a sharp look.

Samuel was taken aback and nearly choked with frustration.

"You're the kid! I'm older than you, you know?"

"So what? I'm your sister-in-law," Isabel shot back with a raised eyebrow.

Samuel was speechless.

"You should be able to guess why I want you to come with me," Xander said, shifting Isabel's attention from Samuel back to him.

"Hmm … " Isabel rubbed her chin and, after a moment of thought, said, "You want to show the Perkins that you're already married and that Tiffany broke the agreement first. So, the birthday party is basically the last time your families will have any connection?"

She is pretty sharp.

Wait a minute!

Xander suddenly realized something.

"How do you know Ms. Perkins's name?"