Chapter 15 Xander Scoops Isabel Up
“Yes,” Isabel replied honestly.
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“What’s going on? Why did Kaleb apologize to me?” Reggie asked, surprised. It seemed like Kaleb had been pressured into it.
He couldn’t believe that Isabel had managed to force the CEO of the Johnson Group.
“It’s a long story. I once had the chance to help Hacker Z, so…” Isabel briefly explained the situation to Reggie.
After a few more minutes of conversation, she ended the call.
Standing by the window, Isabel looked outside.
She had been at the villa for several days. With Xander out and Samuel not home, she took the opportunity to explore.
That was her plan until an unexpected visitor showed up at the villa.
“Is she the one who married Xan?” The girl in an elegant dress scrutinized Isabel with an unfriendly stare.
“Yes, Ms. Lawson,” the maid answered.
Ms. Lawson? Isabel recognized the name from the maids‘ earlier conversation.
“Who are you?” Isabel asked, feigning ignorance.
She had thoroughly researched Xander for her mission, so she knew the girl was Rachel Lawson, the adopted daughter of Xander’s mother and his childhood sweetheart.
Rachel approached Isabel, lifting her chin with a smug look.
“I’m Rachel Lawson. I grew up with Xan and have feelings for him, which he reciprocates. But the annoying Tiffany has come between us. I finally managed to break off their engagement, and now you’re interfering.”
Isabel immediately understood something.
“So you’re the one behind the rumors about Xander being unattractive. You spread those rumors to make Tiffany back off.”
“I didn’t expect you’d figure it out.” Rachel was surprised. “Well, that’s normal. If you weren’t sharp, you wouldn’t have used Sam to get Xan to marry you
“Thanks for the compliment. You’re not stupid either,” Isabel said, casually picking up an orange from the table and peeling it.
To her surprise, this variety of orange had a pretty good taste.
Rachel’s displeasure was evident, whether it was from Isabel’s words or her attitude.
After a moment, Rachel signaled her bodyguard, who placed a black briefcase in front of Isabel.
The briefcase opened to reveal stacks of cash.
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“Here’s 200 thousand. Take it and leave Xan,” Rachel said dismissively, clearly treating Isabel like a beggar.
Isabel glanced at the money, sneering internally. 200 thousand? That wouldn’t even be enough to cover two dresses.
“Take it back. I don’t need it.”
Thinking the amount was insufficient, Rachel had the bodyguard bring over another suitcase.
“Here’s 400 thousand. It should be enough for you to spend for a long time.”
Isabel ignored the offer and continued eating her orange.
Rachel’s frustration grew. “Don’t push your luck. You need to leave today, whether you want it or not. Claiming you can heal Sam’s leg? Xan might be momentarily confused, but we’re not fools. You’re overestimating yourself!”
“Are you finished? You don’t seem tired, but I’m getting fed up with your nagging.” Isabel frowned. The constant noise was ruining her enjoyment of the orange. She was here for a mission, not to bicker with Xander’s childhood sweetheart.
“How dare you!” Rachel shouted.
At that moment, a maid hurried over. “Ms. Lawson, Mr. Xander is back!”
“He’s back?” Rachel turned toward the door. With the sound of approaching footsteps, she knew he would arrive soon.
An idea struck her.
Rachel abruptly slapped her face, then staggered and fell dramatically in front of Xander as he entered.
“Y–you hit me?” She cried out, pointing at Isabel with tears
Isabel calmly continued eating her orange, noting that Rachel and Eva had similar scheming tendencies. Honestly, she even wondered if they might be related.
Of course, it wasn’t the time for such thoughts. Based on her knowledge of Xander, even though he wasn’t as blind as Kaleb, Rachel was still his godsister. They had a childhood relationship as well. So, she couldn’t be so passive.
Pretending to be pathetic, huh? It wasn’t something she would have done before, but she was prepared to act the part
now.
Just as Isabel was about to start her act, she was suddenly hit with severe stomach pain.
“Ugh!” She clutched her stomach and sank to the floor.
Gosh! How could I have overlooked this?
Her current body was suffering from a serious stomach liscase, and her stomach condition had been aggravated by eating too many cooling oranges.
Xander, who had just helped Rachel up, saw Isabel writhing in pain on the floor. Without a second thought, he dropped Rachel’s hand and rushed to Isabel’s side.
Rachel was furious that Xander was paying more attention to Isabel than to her.
Her anger intensified.
“Are you alright?” Xander asked with concern.
Isabel wished she could disappear. She felt embarrassed to admit that her stomach pain was due to overeating.
“I–I’m fine.”
Fine? Xander frowned as he observed Isabel closely.
Her face was pale, her lips were colorless, and sweat was forming on her forehead.
She didn’t appear fine at all.
Xander suddenly recalled something and turned to Rachel.
“Did Rachel do something to you?” he asked Isabel.
“I didn’t! Xan, you’re making a mistake. I-” Rachel’s protest was cut off by Xander.
“I’m asking Isabel.”
Seeing that Xander was upset, Rachel dared not say more.
Isabel looked at Rachel and thought it was quite a coincidence. Originally, she had planned to use her pathetic act to get back at Rachel. However, given her current stomach pain, framing Rachel might not work and could lead to problems later. So, she decided it was better to be honest.
“It’s not her fault. I’m just not feeling well.”
Xander’s expression darkened, clearly skeptical of the coincidence.
“Can you get up?”
“Yes,” Isabel said through gritted teeth. She tried to stand with the help of the sofa but struggled, feeling dizzy and on the verge of falling.
Just as she was about to collapse, Xander swiftly moved to her side, scooping her up.
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