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However, the incident with Clifford was merely a minor hiccup. Soon, they arrived at the condominium. After a series of playful games to fetch the bride, Isabella finally made it to the bridal room with the rest of the crowd.
There were simply too many people standing in front, obstructing her view of the game being played
within the circle.
She was on her tiptoes, but the very next second, someone swept her off her feet.
It was a familiar gesture, yet the sensation was now entirely different from the last time. At present, Alexander felt an overwhelming sense of fulfillment. His body instinctively held her closer, in a way that seemed more natural and intimate. He also became even more
nervous,
At first, Isabella was taken aback, then her heart couldn't help but skip a few beats. Even though she was being lifted so high up, she felt completely safe for some reason.
Surrounded by children being lifted up to catch a glimpse of the excitement, she found herself the only adult in such a situation. It made her feel embarrassed, prompting her to want Alexander to put her down.
However, upon looking down, she noticed that the man seemed to be blushing, as his ears had turned incredibly red.
Isabella herself couldn't understand if she had momentarily lost her senses. Her hand, which was conveniently resting on Alexander's neck, moved mischievously and ended up pinching the man's bright red carlobe.
Yet, Alexander reacted as if he were a furious cat whose fur had been ruffled, abruptly lifting his head to
look at her.
Feeling a pang of guilt, the woman released her grip, pretending as though she had done nothing at all.
Isabella: I wasn't teasing you, you know. I was just curious if such red ears would feel hot. But... they're so red! Is he blushing? Haha! So, even the overbearing CEO has such a cute side. Is this what they call having a drastically different yet adorable side? It's so adorable.
Alexander turned away silently, his eyes lowered, and his entire body radiated heat.
"Huh? Is that Isabella?"
"It is! It's Isabella Jeannet, the huge celebrity!"
"The man carrying her... He's so handsome, even more so than Christopher... How could such a stylish man exist? He's so strong too, being able to carry her so easily!"
Alexander froze for a moment, hesitantly waiting for Isabella's reaction. In truth, he wanted everyone to know they were married, but he understood that she still wanted to pursue her career in the arts and thus might not want others to know she was already wed. Isabella: He's my husband, indeed! Yes, he's that handsome and exudes such boyfriend charm. Hehe! Having someone like him as a husband is such an ego boost
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Relief washed over Alexander, and he couldn't help but feel elated.
Indeed, he could boost Isabella's ego.
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However, it was evident that those engaged in the discussion knew that since they had arrived with Roland, they must be of significant status. They didn't dare to do anything as audacious as taking unauthorized photos. Hence, after a brief discussion, they shifted the topic.
"Who would have thought? Sasha's luck has really turned around. The girl who had such a rough time in high school is now married into a prominent family."
"I believe it was then that Roland began to pity her, and pity turned into affection over time. Men tend to be drawn to women who stir up their protective instincts."
"I'm not a fan of Sasha's overly submissive personality, but did have quite a depressing past. She was bullied for so long, and almost every day, she'd show up at school with bruises. But now, it seems like she's having better days now.
"Honestly, it's been quite a while since those days. I thought Sasha's character would've changed by now, considering Roland's been treating her like a princess for so many years. Yet, it feels like she's still the same as in high school-timid and shy."
That's not all. Today's supposed to be the happiest day of her life, but from the moment she started getting ready in the morning, she's been looking so gloomy. Only someone as optimistic as Roland could face her every day without being affected by her negativity." "Indeed, the shadows of our student days tend to follow us around, don't they?"
"Well, that's not always true. Pregnancy can cause hormonal changes too."
These two were likely Sasha's high school classmates, and they couldn't help but gossip about past events.
As Isabella listened, she turned her attention toward the bride. Indeed, there was something off about her expression, even though Roland was already down on one knee, professing his love in all sorts of declarations. Typically, brides either couldn't help but beam with joy, or they would find themselves on the verge of
tears.
As it turned out, Sasha appeared rather unsettled. Her eyes flickered restlessly, her mind wasn't at peace. and her smile seemed incredibly forced.
It was truly puzzling.
However, before Isabella could think further, everyone started cheering. The game of fetching the bride had come to an end, and Roland proceeded directly to bring Sasha back to the Ford manor.
Upon reaching the manor, Roland didn't let Sasha touch the ground. Instead, he swept her off her feet and carried her inside.
lle looked at his wife with profound tenderness.
Throughout their journey, they naturally received many blessings from various guests.
"Congratulations!"
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Thank you"
"Congrats,"
Suddenly, two figures emerged from the crowd.
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Roland thanked all who congratulated him. Suddenly, his gaze faltered slightly, showing surprise at the unexpected sight of these two acquaintances he had only met once before.
At that moment, he noticed that the woman in his arms, Sasha, began to tremble uncontrollably.
"What's wrong?" he immediately asked with concern.
The woman shook her head and buried her face in his chest as if she didn't want him to see her expression
at that moment.
Thinking she was feeling unwell, he instinctively quickened his pace, eager to get her back to their marital home for some rest.
Unbeknownst to him, Sasha was subtly peering through the crook of his arm, her gaze following the two figures as they gradually receded into the distance. Her eyes slowly blurred over. "Hehe."
Suddenly, Stephanie heard her boyfriend chuckling and couldn't help but look at him curiously.
Ethan came to his senses and quickly wrapped his arms around her. "I'm so envious. I want us to get married soon too."
Stephanie suddenly felt uncomfortable. "We need to be together for at least two years before discussing marriage."
A flash of impatience crossed Ethan's face. What's with her acting all conservative?
Just then, he noticed someone waving at him. It was none other than the assistant of Roland's father.
Ethan's gaze flickered as he made up an excuse before slipping away on his own.
The assistant glanced at him and frowned slightly. The boss wants to see you. Follow me."
With a chuckle, Ethan followed him into the vast backyard garden.
After a bit of roaming, the sound of distant barking reached Ethan's ears, and it was only then that he spotted Roland's father, Owen, in a secluded corner. He was easily recognizable with the boutonniere pinned to his chest, indicating that he was the groom's father. Before the former could even open his mouth, Owen furrowed his brows and demanded, "What are you doing here? Who said you could come?"
"Dad, even if Roland isn't aware of my existence, he's still my older brother. I'd like to bear witness to such a significant event of his," Ethan answered with a serious expression.
Owen was stunned. "Are you really not here to stir up trouble? Your mother should have explained the consequences to you. I can't possibly reveal your identity right now. You'd better not cause me any trouble in this situation."
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"Why would I do that, Dad? I even brought my girlfriend with me today so you could get to know her. She's Stephanie Nox, the young heiress of the Nox family."
"What? You're dating her? How on earth did her family agree to this? You seriously..." Owen replied,
astonished.
"Her father never interferes with her decisions. She's allowed to see anyone regardless of background or status as long as he manages to win her over. But still... Given my current situation, even if we were to get married in the future, they might consider having me marry into their family and live with them, so...."
Owen couldn't help but crease his brows, seemingly deep in some sort of contemplation.
"All right," he said at last. "You should go back to your girlfriend for now. We can talk about this later."
With his hands tucked in his pockets, Ethan couldn't help but let a smirk play on his lips as he turned and walked away.
As he passed by a wall of trees as tall as an average person, he heard the sounds of barking again. However, the barking ceased abruptly, which he found peculiar.
Oblivious to him, behind the trees were two people and three dogs.
Jabella had heard that Roland had adopted several retired police dogs. She was bored while waiting for the bride to change her outfit, and Alexander suggested coming over to look at the dogs because he knew she would like them. As expected, the woman was excited to play with them.
The butler had left after leading them over, and they were just enjoying themselves, not expecting to overhear a secret conversation.
Alexander had an unpleasant expression.
Isabella's mouth was agape as she cradled the dog's head in one hand while holding its mouth shut.
Isabella: Oh, my God. I just heard some really juicy news! Prominent families always have their secrets, don't they? I remember Selena mentioning that Owen and Daphne get along really well and genuinely care for each other-despite their marriage being an arranged one. Who would have thought they had such a big secret? An illegitimate son! Men never fail to surprise, huh?
Isabella: Roland doesn't know yet, but now that we do, should we tell him? We shouldn't ruin such a joyous occasion, though. And Stephanie's boyfriend-what was his name again? Right, Ethan! His intentions are so obvious. He's clearly using Stephanie to pressure Owen into acknowledging him as family. That's so lowly. We're not exactly acquainted with Stephanie, but should we try to warn her?
Just as these thoughts were running through Isabella's head, a conversation between Owen and his assistant drifted over from the other side.
Have someone keep an eye on this kid. Make sure he doesn't cause any trouble."
"Do you not trust Ethan, Boss?"
"Initially. I sent both him and his mother abroad due to his fight with Roland. The fight even disfigured his face. Knowing his temperament, I find it hard to believe that he'd easily let go of the past. Today's a big day for our family. We can't afford any embarrassment." Isabella: What They Jought thought they didn't know each other! And his face got disfigured? What's going on? /
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Alexander froze. A fight Facial disfigurement? Ethan?
At that very moment, all the clues converged.
A flicker crossed Alexander's eyes as he remembered-Ethan was the well-known bully from his high school days. Isabella: Huh? What! Oh, my God!
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