Xyla Quest allowed Stanley Batton to carry her while she looked at her phone…It was a WeChat message from Sharon Lindt.She sent some messages that expressed her concern.“Good morning, darling…”“Eat something proper for breakfast. Take a picture of what Stanley made for breakfast later.”“Let me see what that kid made for you.”Xyla felt extremely happy receiving these messages from Sharon early in the morning.She hooked one hand around Stanley’s neck as she replied to Sharon’s text with the other. “Alright. Thank you for worrying about me, Mom.”“Urgh…” As soon as Xyla typed that, she felt nauseous again.Xyla immediately put her phone in the pocket before covering her mouth with her hand.Stanley frowned deeply as he looked at Xyla with a pained expression. “Honey… Why not… Let’s get rid of the babies.”When Xyla heard this, she couldn’t believe her ears…She knew how much Stanley was hoping for these two babies to arrive.She also knew how happy he was because she b
Although Stanley Batton felt bad watching Xyla Quest suffer, he couldn’t do anything about it.He could only worry about her.After breakfast, Stanley called Sharon Lindt on the phone and asked her to accompany Xyla.After Sharon arrived, Stanley headed to the office.Once Sharon and Xyla had sent Stanley off, they held each other’s hand and took a stroll in the small garden behind the house.As it was early autumn, all sorts of plants and trees were planted in the small garden…Right then, the flowers were still in bloom.Other plants were also in a lush state.In Atlantis, this was the most comfortable season of the year. It was neither cold nor hot, and there were comfortable autumn breezes.The breeze that greeted one’s face came with a flowery scent and a calming, cooling sensation.Xyla was dressed very simply in only a white, pure-cotton halter dress and a beige, knitted sweater…On the other hand, Sharon wore a light-pink knitted sweater with a white, flowery dress o
After talking to Stanley Batton for a while on the phone, Xyla Quest reluctantly hung up.Once the call ended, Sharon Lindt carefully held Xyla’s hand. “This is wonderful, Xyla… Stan will finally be completely normal again…”At first, when Xyla’s grandfather-in-law told her that Stanley’s illness could be cured, Xyla didn’t believe him.In fact, she still felt suspicious about the medicine.However, she later observed that Stanley’s genes really were modified.Xyla couldn’t help but sigh to herself as she thought about how there was always someone more powerful.Nothing was impossible in this world.Xyla thanked god for this.She was grateful to god for finding Stanley someone to provide him blood for a long time when he was ill…She was also grateful that the person’s bone marrow was compatible with Stanley’s.“Yeah, Mom.” Xyla nodded and smiled.As long as Stanley’s surgery was successful, Xyla would have nothing to worry about.After saying that, Xyla broke into tears fr
This was major news!Also, was their president’s status at home already this low?After noticing the content on his phone, Stanley Batton immediately looked around at everyone emotionlessly.Although he realized that everyone had odd expressions on their faces, he remained calm.Right then, “Mama” sent another Wehat message over—“Your father just called me. He asked you to give Xyla massages for half an hour every day after you get home…”At this moment, the look in every high-level executive’s eyes became even weirder.Stanley silently raised his brows. After that, he slowly cut off the connection between his phone and his laptop.After that, he calmly replied to Sharon Lindt’s text. “Okay. Understood…”Meanwhile, everyone started looking wild-eyed at each other again…Would Stanley have to give Xyla Quest a massage for half an hour every day after getting home?This…This seemed to make his status in the family even lower.After closing the WeChat application, Stanley o
Zack Cassidy’s voice could be heard.Nancy Jules…When Stanley Batton heard this name, he frowned a little.This name sounded very familiar.After carefully recalling, he remembered that this was his ex-classmate in high school.Back in their third year in high school, Nancy was one of the girls who went after him in a hardcore manner. She used every crazy method she could think of to pursue Stanley…Why did this person suddenly come to Dragon Group?Stanley couldn’t think of any reason for them to meet…“What is it for?” Stanley asked.“She didn’t say,” Zack answered.“I won’t see her,” Stanley replied.With that, Stanley quickly hung up the phone.After hanging up, he once again dived back into work nervously and frantically.He completely forgot about Nancy.Downstairs, at the reception…A beautiful woman with long, ash gray hair leaned against the reception desk lazily while she re-applied lipstick on her lips.She held a limited-edition, pink, diamond Guerlain lips
Also, wasn’t this lady sounding arrogant when she spoke?However, even if a beautiful lady was arrogant, she still looked pretty.“Uhm… Alright… I… I’ll tell him…” Her tone equally dumbfounded Zack Cassidy.How could this woman’s temper be like this?Didn’t she have too much of an ego?Outrageous. It was truly outrageous…After that, Zack hung up the phone and immediately called Stanley Batton. He told Stanley exactly what Nancy Jules said.Of course, Zack left out the outrageous curse words that she used.Based on how well Zack knew Stanley, if Stanley found out how arrogant she was, he wouldn’t meet her.Zack didn’t want to miss out on the eighty billion deal so easily.On the other end of the phone call, Stanley frowned slightly when he heard what Zack said.After thinking deeply for a few seconds, he slowly put down the document folder in his hand. “Send her up,” he said.With that, Stanley hung up the phone and started going through another document.Since Nancy had s
“That’s because my family nearly went bankrupt at one point. We ran out of money… I asked people for help, but nobody would help me. He was the only one who helped, but it was under this condition…“He married me for my body, while I did it for the money… Whatever it is, it was a fair trade…” Nancy Jules said earnestly. She wasn’t hiding anything at all.Stanley Batton listened without saying anything.“The enterprise from Country Z that previously supplied high-end chips to our country’s mobile phone company started asking for extortive prices.“I feel like it won’t work with them. That’s why I thought of Dragon Group. What do you think? Do you want to cooperate with us? As long as the price works…” Nancy went straight to the point once again…Meanwhile, Stanley was also a straightforward person.After briefly chatting with her, he offered his ideal price.Nancy also decisively agreed to it very quickly.After that, Zack printed a contract, and the two parties immediately sign
When Stanley Batton heard this, he immediately walked over to Xyla Quest and sat down next to her. “Are you feeling better?” he asked carefully.Xyla nodded. “Yeah. I feel bored being at home all the time. I want to go out for a walk…”Xyla had spent the entire day at home with Sharon Lindt.She really wanted to go outside for some fresh air and to breathe in the air of freedom.“Alright… Let’s go out now… It’s cold outside. Put on a thicker jacket…” Stanley said.“Okay,” Xyla replied.“Where would you like to go?” Stanley asked carefully.“Let’s just go for a drive…” Xyla said.“Okay,” Stanley said.***After heading upstairs to change into a thicker knitted sweater, Xyla left the house with Stanley.Stanley drove Xyla aimlessly around in his black Bugatti Veyron.To ensure Xyla’s safety, Stanley drove very slowly.The night scenery outside was beautiful.The sky was full of stars, and there were flowers in the trees…“Are you feeling unwell?” Stanley asked carefully af
Xyla quickly reached for Hannah’s hand. “Is that right? Hannah, you’re amazing…! You’re practically on par with Leon!”Hannah laughed, slightly embarrassed. “Not at all.”“Oh, cut it out. If you hadn’t helped me, how could I have improved so quickly?” Leon chuckled.“I guess I’ve lived up to my promise.” 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. “Yes, Hannah’s very capable. She’s our family pride.”Hannah laughed. “I was lucky to be accepted by your family.”In 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
“Hannah, I’ve taken the first step for you. Are you willing to walk by my side for the rest of our lives?” Leon asked, serious.“Yes, I am…” Hannah answered without missing a beat.“I’ll protect you. From now on, you don’t have to worry about a single thing.” With that, Leon placed both hands on Hannah’s face and kissed her on the lips.The moment their lips touched, everything felt surreal…Hannah could feel pink, light bubbles floating all around her. It felt as if all the flowers in the world were blossoming at once.In Hannah’s 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 now… 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
Over time, Leon’s 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, Hannah’s 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 wasn’t a dream. It was real!Hannah felt even more dumbfounded…This meant Leon actually liked her! He was confessing to her, wasn’t 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 couldn’t utter a single word.Her heartbeat increased rapidly, and her entire body began to shake. Sensing her trembling body, Leon tightened his e
Immediately after, the men in black pulled out guns from their pockets, which they aimed at Raymond’s head.Raymond panicked instantly, going pale.He subconsciously retreated a step back. “Who are you? Don’t you know what you’re doing is illegal?”Leon sneered. “You don’t deserve to know my name. In this city, I am the law.”Leon’s 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.“Mr. Batton, do I shoot him in the head?” One of the men dressed in black asked.“Mr. Batton? Are you Stanley Batton’s son?!” 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.“How dare you address our president by name?!” Another man in black leveled Raymond with a chilling glare.Suffice to say, Raymond was terrif
Terrible pain ached at every part of Hannah’s 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, “Mr. Gray… What is the meaning of this?” “What’s the meaning of this? Ha! Don’t you know what’s good for you? You dumb b*tch… You’re lucky that I set my sights on you!”“How dare you refuse my feelings! Not just that, but you even made up a story to deceive me!”“Even when you saw me, you tried to trick me again!”“Do you think I’m stupid? That I can’t think? Do you honestly think I’d fall for your lies again and again?” Raymond went, his tone steadily rising into a furious roar.He then got on o
Although the sun had long sunk beneath the horizons and darkness had set in, the lively city wasn’t about to be silent anytime soon. Hannah felt deeply unsettled, so much that she didn’t 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 Gray… 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 didn’t 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.
A handsome waiter quickly walked in and looked at Rihanna. “Ms. 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 today…”“He lost his temper and claimed he’d destroy our bar if Hannah refuses to sing another song…” 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 weren’t 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 didn’t respect women at all… 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
Hannah Roland smiled politely at Lina Cohen. “Nice to meet you… Thank you in advance!”“No problem… Do let me know if there’s anything you don’t like about your makeup too,” Lina said.Hannah nodded. “Okay, sure…”“By the way… Do all the signers here get such good treatment? I’m surprised we’re even assigned our own makeup artists,” Hannah asked carefully as she wasn’t aware about things like these..However, Lina smiled without answering Hannah’s question directly. She held Hannah’s hand casually the next second, “Come here. I’ll start doing your makeup now…”Hannah nodded…Lina was a very professional makeup artist. She took an hour to finish Hannah’s makeup.An hour later, Hannah’s appearance transformed completely.Lina permed Hannah’s 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 Hannah’s makeup, she happily retrieved a long, white dress from a clothes
Hannah Roland smiled without saying anything.***Hannah arrived at the bar where she worked at seven o’clock the next evening and walked into Rihanna Jensen’s office.Rihanna was going through paperwork in her office. When she saw Hannah, she immediately stood up and smiled at her. “Hannah, you’re here…”“Here’s the contract…” 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 it…Rihanna smiled upon seeing this. “Okay… I’ll transfer the money into your account tonight… I’ve told our big boss about your situation. He’s fine with my decision to pay your salary in advance. In fact, he even told me I did a good job…”“He said you can sing without worrying about a single thing… If you need any help in the future, do let us know…” Rihanna added.Hannah felt glad when she heard this, and became teary-eyed. “Thank you… Please thank our big boss for me too.