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Their lips curved into identical smiles the moment they looked into each otherโs eyes.It was what true love was like. Even if two people did nothing, theyโd smile when they unintentionally exchanged glances.With her eyes still on Stanley Batton, Xyla Quest leaned back into her chair and continued to run the massage device on herself. โI am exhausted.โHe stood up, approached her, and then picked her up to place her on the desk. He sat next to her and took over the massager, carefully running it over her waist. โIs this the right spot?โโYeah,โ she sighed, nodding slightly. "Are you bored?"โNo.โโReally? What were you doing earlier?โ she asked enthusiastically."I was playing games and watching you," he answered truthfully. "I was watching you most of the time, to be honest.โ"You weren't bored?โโNo. I never feel bored as long as I can see you,โ he said.Knock, knock, knockโXyla glanced at the door before calling out, โCome in!"Freda, Xylaโs new assistant, walked in, f
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Stanley Battonโs lips began moving closer to Xyla Questโs.Right then, the office door opened again without warning and Freda hurried in.โMs. Quest, I wanted to ask if Mr. Batton can handle spicy food.โIt was then that her eyes swept over the couple, realizing she had walked in on an intimate moment. In the next second, she quickly turned her back to them awkwardly, feeling embarrassed as she apologized frantically. โIโm terribly sorry! I didnโt know you were- sorry!โXyla was mortified, pushing Stanley away to sit awkwardly behind her desk. โH-he eats whatever I eat.โRight then, she genuinely felt embarrassed but she had to regain her composure.Meanwhile, Stanley acted as if nothing happened and continued to look playfully at her.โAll right, Iโll leave now,โ Freda said respectfully after hearing what Xyla said.With that, she practically ran out, leaning back against the wall as soon as she was outside. What she just witnessed made her feel way too awkward.โAhh!โ sh
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Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton had indeed spent very little time with each other during the day, but the opposite was true at night.โWe spend much less time together than we used to since we're both so busy. On top of that, we have to spend time with our children when we get home. We certainly donโt have a lot of time with each other,โ he explained.โBut I donโt mind. I donโt need you to be with me all the time,โ she said.โBut I mind," he insisted. "Work is important, but spending time with each other is equally important. Otherwise, weโd grow distant.โXyla felt warm in her heart when she heard this. She didnโt think a man could be more thoughtful than her.โWouldnโt you be neglecting work to be here with me? Havenโt we spent enough time together during my postpartum recovery?โ she wondered.โThatโs different. I needed to take care of you during your postpartum recovery. That doesnโt mean I donโt have to spend more time with you after that.โ Stanley had always cared about qua
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After the awkward encounter earlier, Freda would be sure to knock before entering Xyla Quest's office next time.So, she allowed Stanley Batton to do what he wanted and indulged him for now.She rested her head against his shoulder and relaxed. โWhich game did you play today?โโHonor of Kings,โ he answered.โDid you win?โโYeah, I was great in every match,โ he replied smugly.โAwesome.โTalking about games made Xyla want to play, too, but the rational part of her mind was telling her to prioritize work first.She still had a lot of work to deal with, and once she started playing, she would lose track of time.She would have to start working in earnest after lunch.โMy teammates were great, too, so it wasn't so bad,โ he said.He then gazed at her. โTeam XS has been doing well lately.โTeam XS had been winning every match since the spring tournament and maintained their number one spot in the league.They didnโt even lose in minor battles.It seemed very likely they would b
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โYes.โ Fredaโs face reddened before she sped away. Once she was gone, the atmosphere became quiet once more.Xyla Quest's hunger became apparent as the aroma from the food containers circulated her office. Eagerly, she brought them over to the coffee table while her husband followed closely behind her.They simultaneously took their containers to unpack them. Inside, they found three dishes in total, including stir-fried eggs with tomatoes, minced meat, and braised eggplants.They both liked these dishes.After lunch, Xyla resumed her work while Stanley Batton settled on the couch to continue playing his games as he accompanied her in the office.Although neither of them intruded on each other's space, they seemed perfectly content together.At the same time, her employees were spamming messages in the companyโs WeChat group, where the main topic was regarding Stanley's presence in their building.โMr. Batton doesnโt plan on leaving today, does he? Ms. Quest is busy working wh
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2188
Xyla Quest seemed as fresh-faced as ever, even though she hadnโt reapplied any makeup since she left the house that morning.Discovering that her makeup hadnโt faded at all, she had to admit that the cosmetics she recently purchased were very long-lasting.However, since she had a photoshoot, she reapplied a bright red lipstick to make sure her photos would look great later.She had naturally fair skin, and with the bright red lipstick, her complexion seemed even brighter.The striking red color instantly made her seem elegant.Someone knocked on the door again just as she finished reapplying lipstick.โCome in.โFreda entered, escorting the interview crew from HC Magazine into her office.A female journalist led the group, wearing a lapel mic as two photographers and a gaffer trailed behind her.As they entered, they first saw Xyla before noticing Stanley Batton, making them gasp.People like him didnโt require much effort to make others feel intimidated.The journalist has
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โHe made time to be with me because he feels that we haven't spent much time together recently.โHe set aside a lot of his important tasks at the company to do that,โ Xyla Quest said with a helpless expression on her face.Although she felt helpless as she spoke, she also felt absurdly happy.The journalist couldn't help feeling envious when she heard this. โI see. Mr. Batton is indeed well-known for how much he adores his wife. Ms. Quest, you must be very happy.โXyla chuckled. โYeah, I am. I have to thank God for giving me such a wonderful husband.โโYouโre also wonderful yourself. Thatโs why you are blessed with a good husband,โ the other woman said.โThank you.โโFrom what I know, Quest Groupโs stock price has increased rapidly since you took over. You've even gotten involved in many industries you never had in the past. Moreover, they've achieved excellent results.โThey say youโre an investment genius. What do you have to say about this?โ the journalist added.โI donโt t
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Stanley Battonโs legs were indeed long, perhaps a little too long for the couch.Xyla Quest approached him, spurring him to reach out to pull her onto his length.She began to blush as the level of intimacy made her heart race. Recalling the incident earlier in the morning, she gently pushed his chest to straighten up next to him. โStop it, itโs annoying. I told you to be more mindful when weโre in the office.โHe smiled. โOh, I know. Iโll pay attention next time.โWith that, he slowly sat up and pulled her onto his lap again.โDidnโt we just go over this?โ she scolded.Her husband hadn't stayed true to his words when he said he would pay attention the next time.She was too tired to argue.โIโm already very careful,โ he said with an affectionate expression. Xyla stood up to reposition herself next to him, her face still flushed from before. โThe interview is over.โโHmm.โโThey asked a lot of questions about you,โ she sighed wearily.โHow did you answer?โ he asked curio
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Xyla quickly reached for Hannahโs hand. โIs that right? Hannah, youโre amazingโฆ! Youโre practically on par with Leon!โHannah laughed, slightly embarrassed. โNot at all.โโOh, cut it out. If you hadnโt helped me, how could I have improved so quickly?โ Leon chuckled.โI guess Iโve lived up to my promise.โ Hannah giggled along.Back then, she had promised Leon that she would become someone deserving of him.She claimed that she would grow with Leon.Without a doubt, she had done it.Now, Hannah had become a successful woman many would often speak of. She earned her rightful seat next to Leon as the CEO of Dragon Group.Stanley also turned to look at Hannah. โYes, Hannahโs very capable. Sheโs our family pride.โHannah laughed. โI was lucky to be accepted by your family.โIn fact, Hannah genuinely felt grateful toward the Batton family over the years she had spent with them.They had helped her through all the hardship she encountered when she was poor and down on her luck.Aft
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โHannah, Iโve taken the first step for you. Are you willing to walk by my side for the rest of our lives?โ Leon asked, serious.โYes, I amโฆโ Hannah answered without missing a beat.โIโll protect you. From now on, you donโt have to worry about a single thing.โ With that, Leon placed both hands on Hannahโs face and kissed her on the lips.The moment their lips touched, everything felt surrealโฆHannah could feel pink, light bubbles floating all around her. It felt as if all the flowers in the world were blossoming at once.In Hannahโs dark, depressing life, Leon was her only salvation.He was a ray of hope that led her out of hell, so she could see light once more.Hannah thought she would never have anything to do with Leon after she quit school.Even until now, she still remembered how sorrowful she was on her last day of school.But nowโฆ Not only did she get the opportunity to interact with him once more, but they also became a couple.Their driver sighed to himself while
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Over time, Leonโs feelings for Hannah grew deeper, stronger, and more intense.He had grown used to having her with him all the time.Thus, he hoped she would stay by his side for the rest of his life.Upon hearing his words, Hannahโs mind went blank.What did her dream guy just say?Was she dreaming?Hannah quickly pinched her palm at the thought in an attempt to discern between dream and reality.Her palm hurt. That meant this wasnโt a dream. It was real!Hannah felt even more dumbfoundedโฆThis meant Leon actually liked her! He was confessing to her, wasnโt he?Did her dream guy actually reciprocate her feelings?Never in her wildest dreams did Hannah imagine she would go through such an experience.Excitement jammed her mind, so much that she was rendered speechless. There were many things she wanted to say, and yet, she couldnโt utter a single word.Her heartbeat increased rapidly, and her entire body began to shake. Sensing her trembling body, Leon tightened his e
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Immediately after, the men in black pulled out guns from their pockets, which they aimed at Raymondโs head.Raymond panicked instantly, going pale.He subconsciously retreated a step back. โWho are you? Donโt you know what youโre doing is illegal?โLeon sneered. โYou donโt deserve to know my name. In this city, I am the law.โLeonโs domineering words made him seem even more imposing.At this moment, Hannah felt as if he was a guardian angel sent from Heaven to protect her.Something about him seemed oddly sacred and heavenly.โMr. Batton, do I shoot him in the head?โ One of the men dressed in black asked.โMr. Batton? Are you Stanley Battonโs son?!โ Fear was beginning to spread through Raymond. For one to have Batton as his surname and act this arrogantly in Atlantis, he could be none other than a member of the renowned Batton family.โHow dare you address our president by name?!โ Another man in black leveled Raymond with a chilling glare.Suffice to say, Raymond was terrif
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Terrible pain ached at every part of Hannahโs body as she collided with the cold, hard ground.The pain was such that all her bones felt close to breaking. Everywhere hurt badly.At that moment, Hannah felt like a fragile doll made of clay that had been forcefully slammed hard against the ground until it broke into small pieces.Her mind went blank from the stinging agony.She braced herself and looked at the cold eyes staring back at her, filled with terror. Stammering, she asked, โMr. Grayโฆ What is the meaning of this?โ โWhatโs the meaning of this? Ha! Donโt you know whatโs good for you? You dumb b*tchโฆ Youโre lucky that I set my sights on you!โโHow dare you refuse my feelings! Not just that, but you even made up a story to deceive me!โโEven when you saw me, you tried to trick me again!โโDo you think Iโm stupid? That I canโt think? Do you honestly think Iโd fall for your lies again and again?โ Raymond went, his tone steadily rising into a furious roar.He then got on o
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Although the sun had long sunk beneath the horizons and darkness had set in, the lively city wasnโt about to be silent anytime soon. Hannah felt deeply unsettled, so much that she didnโt leave right away.Instead, she waited in front of the bar, filled with hesitance and anxiety.Should she really leave?Would Rihanna truly be able to sort things out?The man was Raymond Grayโฆ Neither Rihanna nor the bar could afford to upset him, lest they face terrible repercussions.Hannah remained standing on the same spot, uncertain. She really didnโt know what to do.Finally, she came to a decision. She took out her phone and tapped open a ride-hailing application on her phone.Yet just as she did that, she instantly closed it. Afterwards, she began pacing back and forth in worried circles, going to and fro aimlessly. Right as she was trapped in her worried musings, a group of people exited the bar. Raymond Gray, dressed in black, sporty attire, led all of them in a flamboyant manner.
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A handsome waiter quickly walked in and looked at Rihanna. โMs. Jensen, Mr. Gray out there insists that Hannah should get on stage to sing another song. I told him that Hannah would only sing three songs todayโฆโโHe lost his temper and claimed heโd destroy our bar if Hannah refuses to sing another songโฆโ The waiter added. He was visibly trembling by the end of the sentence.Hannah figured Mr. Gray was probably the only son of the new mayor of Atlantis there werenโt many people with Gray as their surname in Atlantis. There were even less people who were arrogant like him. He was the only one.Hannah had heard about how terrible this person could be. He was known to be a womanizer too.Due to his powerful background, he looked down on everyone else. He didnโt respect women at allโฆ Moreover, he had a relatively cruel personality. One could almost describe him as being a pervert.There was once when an owner of a bar offended a female internet celebrity he was dating. He directly hired
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Hannah Roland smiled politely at Lina Cohen. โNice to meet youโฆ Thank you in advance!โโNo problemโฆ Do let me know if thereโs anything you donโt like about your makeup too,โ Lina said.Hannah nodded. โOkay, sureโฆโโBy the wayโฆ Do all the signers here get such good treatment? Iโm surprised weโre even assigned our own makeup artists,โ Hannah asked carefully as she wasnโt aware about things like these..However, Lina smiled without answering Hannahโs question directly. She held Hannahโs hand casually the next second, โCome here. Iโll start doing your makeup nowโฆโHannah noddedโฆLina was a very professional makeup artist. She took an hour to finish Hannahโs makeup.An hour later, Hannahโs appearance transformed completely.Lina permed Hannahโs long, black hair into natural-looking curls.Hannah had intricate peach-colored makeup on her face which made her appear lively and youthful.Once Lina was done with Hannahโs makeup, she happily retrieved a long, white dress from a clothes
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Hannah Roland smiled without saying anything.***Hannah arrived at the bar where she worked at seven oโclock the next evening and walked into Rihanna Jensenโs office.Rihanna was going through paperwork in her office. When she saw Hannah, she immediately stood up and smiled at her. โHannah, youโre hereโฆโโHereโs the contractโฆโ Rihanna said before pushing a thick stack of paper to the center of the table.Hannah quickly stepped forward and skimmed through the document. She then picked up a pen and signed itโฆRihanna smiled upon seeing this. โOkayโฆ Iโll transfer the money into your account tonightโฆ Iโve told our big boss about your situation. Heโs fine with my decision to pay your salary in advance. In fact, he even told me I did a good jobโฆโโHe said you can sing without worrying about a single thingโฆ If you need any help in the future, do let us knowโฆโ Rihanna added.Hannah felt glad when she heard this, and became teary-eyed. โThank youโฆ Please thank our big boss for me too.
