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Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2159
The living room was empty, but Josh Batton and Annabeth Cates could hear the sound of chopping of meat coming from the kitchen.They could also hear Bobby Cates and Peggy Howards laughing.It felt very warm in the house. Coupled with the vibrant noises, the two of them felt extremely at ease.They placed everything they bought by the main door before washing their hands in the bathroom.Then, they entered the kitchen together to find Annabeth's parents chatting as her father chopped meat with two knives while Peggy diced onions.It was a heart-warming scene.The pot next to them was already boiling, with steam rising from it to fill the room and making it seem a little smokey.Peggy immediately smiled when she saw them enter. โWhy did you two come in? Weโre fine on our own.โSmiling, Josh walked to stand in between Peggy and Bobby. โWhat are you cooking? Let me help.โHe reached for one of the knives, intending to start helping, but Bobby leaned slightly sideways to block his
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2160
Peggy Howards continued to dice onions while gazing at Josh Batton. โI'm really fond of you, Josh. You have an even more wonderful personality than your appearance suggests. My daughter is very lucky to have found you.โAnnabeth is a kind-hearted person, but she can be a little reckless with her words sometimes. I hope you wonโt mind if she says anything to annoy you. Please try to bear with her.โOf course, you can always come to me if thereโs anything you canโt handle with her. I can speak to her about it,โ she added.Josh nodded gently. โThereโs nothing about Annabeth that I have a problem with because I think sheโs great in every aspect. Besides, men are supposed to be tolerant toward their wives. As long as she doesnโt cross any lines, Iโd be more than fine with it.โShe felt even more assured when she heard this.โYouโre truly wonderful. Thank you,โ she said, smiling in contentment.โAnnabeth is even more wonderful. You and Dad have raised her well,โ he complimented.โHow'
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2161
When Annabeth Cates logged into Weibo, she noticed that she and Josh Batton appeared on the list of hot topics again, occupying the number one spot.โ#Josh Batton and Annabeth Cates chased on the streets#โUpon clicking on the topic, there were numerous posts from marketing accounts, showing videos of Josh carrying her as he ran through the shopping mall and streets.In the videos, a large number of people were following behind them as they sped ahead.Sounds of people screaming nearly drowned out everything else.From the videos, it seemed like there were even more people than theyโd thought.It was a disturbing sight as she watched the videos, unable to imagine what could happen if they were really surrounded by those people.There were many versions of videos taken from different angles, but they only captured their backs and the sides of their faces.Even so, Josh still looked very handsome in them.He was like a star that shone brightly even without any editing.He still
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2162
โI still feel bad about it. I donโt want you feeling uncomfortable in any way,โ Bobby Cates said.He had long thought of Josh Batton as his biological son.โBut then again, I am proud that you have so many fans,โ he added.Sometimes, pain and joy needed to coexist.Joshโs smile gradually widened. โDonโt feel bad. All right, letโs eat, Dad and Mom.โBobby and Peggy Howards nodded simultaneously, their hands clasped as they returned to their seats to resume their meal.Meanwhile, Annabeth Cates continued to scroll through the list of Weibo topics, feeling bored as she browsed through other headlines but found nothing else of interest.***The next day, Annabeth and Josh took her parents on their planned vacation, spending a few days together before he flew Annabeth back to Atlantis on his helicopter to land at Atlantis International Airport.Once their helicopter came to a stable halt on a helipad, they held each otherโs hands and took an elevator to the underground parking lot
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2163
Xyla Quest leaned against the wall, watching an eighteen-year-old young man dancing in the practice room from across while she spoke to Stanley Batton on the phone. โWhatโs up, Honey? Did you miss me?โThe teenager was wearing a loose-fitting white t-shirt and a pair of loose black pants. He seemed full of youthful energy.She could see his face through the mirror, and he looked immaculate and gentle but not weak. He was an attractive young man.He reminded her of a younger Josh Batton, Xyla thought. With some grooming, he could be the next Josh.A single look was enough to catch her attention.He was mesmerizing.There were plenty of handsome men in the entertainment industry, but none of them could compare to Josh in terms of their looks.However, this young man managed to do so.Xyla had a sudden recollection of what Georgie Clementine had previously told her about discovering an eighteen-year-old teenager who had the potential to become the next Josh.Georgie had even show
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2164
โYeah, but it means Iโve done a good job, so I ought to keep it up,โ Stanley Batton teased.โOkay, I guess you can keep doing so.โ Xyla Quest grinned like an idiot while she spoke, unable to identify a single flaw in her husband.His lips curled into a smile as well. โOkay. Is there anything youโd like to eat? I can buy it for you before coming over.โโNo, there's nothing I want except for that milk tea from the store I frequent. Can you get some for me on the way?โ she asked.โOkay, sure.โโAll right, Iโve got to go. Thereโs something I need to sort out over here,โ she told him.โOkay.โAfter that, Stanley hung up the phone.By then, people outside the car had begun to notice him.The women couldnโt stop staring, all seemingly captivated by him.It seemed like they wished they could pull him up against their faces.Every woman in the country seemed to desire a man like Stanley. One could even go as far as to say he was the type to be desired by every woman in the world.No
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2165
Xyla Quest could envision a huge potential in the young man to become the next big thing.Smiling, she gently patted the seat next to her. โHave a seat.โHe sat down obediently, seeming stiff at first. After a moment of hesitation, he placed his hands on his thighs, looking like a wide-eyed deer lost in the woods.โDonโt be nervous. Weโre only having a chat,โ she said softly.โOkay," he nodded respectfully. "What would you like to chat about?โThen, he looked terrified all of a sudden. โAre you kicking me out of the company? Am I not doing good enough?โXyla immediately chuckled and shook her head. โNo, youโre great. I just want to talk to you as a friend.โHe instantly sighed in relief.โAre you afraid the company might not want you?โ she wondered.โYeah. The terms offered by this company are the best in the industry, and I like being here a lot,โ he answered.โDonโt worry, we are not making you leave. Whatโs your name?โโMy name is Lukas Ronaldo,โ he said after sighing in
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2166
There was no other way unless Lukas Ronaldo worked harder if he wanted to live up to Xyla Questโs expectations.He would hate to disappoint her.He wanted to become the best version of himself and be ready for the best opportunities.He also decided to be even more cautious and remain a good person.His goal was to become an exemplary celebrity like Josh Batton, so to do that, he had to cherish the opportunity and launch his career the proper way.***Xyla returned to her office after checking on the other trainees. By then, it was already completely dark outside.Lights of green and red dotted the entire city. From afar, the city seemed to have come alive.There were still many cars on the road despite it being at night.Xyla walked over to the French windows, feeling at ease as she gazed down.After an entire dayโs work, she no longer felt tense and could finally relax.Right then, someone knocked on the door, prompting her to whirl around, smiling as she looked toward her
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Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2514
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
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2513
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
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2512
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
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2511
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
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2510
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
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2509
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.
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2508
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
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2507
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
Revenge of the Hideous Ladyย ย ย Chapter 2506
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.
