Xyla Quest could feel a ball of warm fuzziness…That thing was even breathing…Its soft body rose and fell repeatedly.Xyla could even hear its breath.Suddenly, Xyla felt chills down her spine.She immediately pulled away and sat upright before looking at the thing next to her…However, she was surprised by what she saw.There was nothing in front of her…Only the white bedsheet could be seen.After looking around, Xyla still didn’t see anything…What was going on?Could she have been hallucinating earlier because she had just woken up?However, something didn’t feel right…The sensation felt so real.The warmth and fuzzy sensations in her palm weren’t fake.She could still remember those sensations clearly.Xyla quickly got out of bed and searched the room.She even checked behind the curtains.However, she couldn’t find anything.She returned to the bed barefooted with a deep frown on her face and confusion in her heart.In the next second, she quickly thought of
Since the inevitable would come sooner or later, Xyla Quest only hoped that it would quickly wrap up after it began.Outside, it was still snowing.There was a thick layer of snow on the courtyard.As far as the eye could see, the land was blanketed in silver.Xyla, who was most fond of snowy landscapes, didn’t have any interest in it right now.After mechanically brushing her teeth, she washed her face and got into her morning skincare routine.Xyla didn’t leave out anything, including her face mask and moisturizing products.After applying a layer of foundation, she quickly applied a simple nude makeup.Although the makeup was simple, it made her seem a lot classier…She looked like an angel.Beep, beep, beep—Right then, her phone started ringing next to the basin.Xyla immediately picked it up and glanced at it.The word ‘Honey’ appeared on her phone.When she saw this, she immediately picked up the call.On the other side, Stanley Batton was having a serious meeting
Also, the maid in Xyla Quest’s father’s house told her something when the nine-tailed fox injured her.She said that she smelled sandalwood when the nine-tailed fox attacked her…With all these facts combined, Xyla felt that the nine-tailed fox was indeed in her room…The thing that she touched when she woke up on the bed was the fox itself.Xyla was sure she wasn’t hallucinating.Suddenly, Xyla felt it all even eerier.She subconsciously tightened her grip on her phone…Immediately after that, Xyla could see a golden ray of light flashing before her.In the next second, she saw a white shadow fly past her…The shadow appeared and disappeared within a second.Xyla couldn’t see it clearly.However, the moment the shadow appeared before her, she could smell the sandalwood even more strongly.It was the kind of scent one would smell in a temple.Xyla’s heart started racing again.Her face also turned pale.Xyla quickly stood up and grabbed her phone tightly. “Honey… I exper
The only explanation was that the nine-tailed fox was the one messing with Xyla Quest…Xyla immediately tried to switch on her phone.However, it didn’t work.Xyla became even more panicked. She walked over to the nightstand and picked up the landline.She was even more shocked when she put the receiver against her ear.She couldn’t hear any sound from the receiver.Moreover, the phone didn’t seem to respond at all.It was like a toy phone that had run out of battery.The phone was fine yesterday…What else could it have been if not the nine-tailed fox’s doing?It was trapping Xyla here and stopping her from leaving. In fact, it wouldn’t even let her contact anyone else. Was it going to punish her right there and then?Xyla felt even more scared when she thought about it.Regardless of how calm she appeared on the outside, she was still afraid of dying.Her survival instincts kicked in, and she began thinking quickly on her feet.After glancing at the window, she decided
In the next second, the snow stopped.The sandalwood scent disappeared.The thin layer of fox fur on the ground also disappeared…Everything had suddenly disappeared.It felt just like a dream.After waking up from the dream, everything ended.Xyla very quickly stopped feeling chills down her spine. The feeling that someone was watching her from the back also disappeared.The room’s door slowly opened on its own.Xyla immediately let out a long sigh.What happened?Did that thing leave?Was it only planning to scare her and not hurt her today?What was all that for?Xyla couldn’t understand it.She couldn’t quite figure things out.After letting out a long sigh, Xyla felt tense once again.She witnessed something powerful today.She also realized how weak she was before that thing. She was like a fragile bubble that could pop at the slightest touch.Humans weren’t as powerful as they thought they were.Due to seeing things more clearly, Xyla felt even more terrified.
Xyla Quest quickly got into her car. She then sent Stanley Batton messages on WeChat to explain everything that had happened…After sending the messages, she carefully checked her contact history.Xyla realized that Stanley had called her up to a hundred times after their call had ended previously.Xyla didn’t receive any reply from Stanley for a long time after sending the messages on WeChat.Suddenly, Xyla felt something was amiss.Could that thing have gone to where Stanley was and hurt him?Xyla immediately felt worried sick.Her heart also started racing.She immediately called Stanley on the phone.However, she was notified that Stanley’s phone had already been switched off…Could it all have been just as she imagined?“Go to Dragon Group…” Xyla quickly looked at the driver and ordered seriously.Due to being panicked, Xyla had a frantic look in her eyes…The driver nodded respectfully before changing the car’s direction.Xyla felt increasingly worried.“Drive fast
Xyla Quest personally witnessed a red spider lily tattoo appearing on the back of her right hand.The tattoo seemed almost like a real flower…What was going on?Why would a tattoo suddenly appear on her hand?It was a red spider lily…Red spider lilies signified change.According to myths, they only appeared in the land of the dead. They would appear along the river of hell with either only flowers or only leaves, but never simultaneously.Legend had it that its scent contained a unique magical ability to summon memories of the dead…Just as the thought occurred to Xyla, she could suddenly smell a faint fragrance.This was something she had never smelled before.It was neither the fragrance in the car nor her perfume… Xyla suspiciously brought the flower close to the tip of her nose.Immediately after that, she could smell the strong fragrance.This fragrance was identical to the one she had smelled earlier.Never mind that the red spider lily tattoo suddenly appeared o
Xyla Quest felt that it was all too coincidental.Perhaps, it wasn’t a coincidence at all.Did the things she said earlier make the nine-tailed fox angry? Was that why it was throwing a tantrum now?Xyla felt even more restless when she thought about this.That thing was a ruthless creature. If it got angry, the consequences would be dire.If Stanley Batton had fallen into its hands, he would undoubtedly be in grave danger…Xyla might also not be able to make it out alive.However, Xyla couldn’t understand what part of the things she said offended the nine-tailed fox.Outside, the winds continued to bellow…The wind scale was probably at level seven or eight.The car swayed from left to right as if it would topple over at any moment…Many trees by the road illuminated by the car lights were swaying wildly due to the wind.Various objects including glass on many tall buildings were sent flying into the air.They fell all over the place.Outside, clattering sounds could be
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.