“Lukas, I wasn’t with you when you were bullied, but I’m with you now. I won’t let anyone else do that to you again.“None of the artistes in X Entertainment will be bullied under my watch,” Xyla Quest said firmly.Lukas Ronaldo’s eyes reddened again. “Thank you, Xyla. You are a great person.”“Don’t worry about it. I told you, it’s part of my responsibility," she assured him. "All right, you should get some rest. Leave everything else to me, okay?”He nodded, feeling relieved. “Sorry for all the trouble.”“It’s no trouble at all. Don’t overthink things and rest well, okay?”He agreed before disconnecting the call.Lukas could now understand why Stanley Batton was so in love with his wife. He also could see why the Batton family treated Xyla so well and how the employees and artistes in the company were so loyal to her.A boss, wife, and daughter-in-law like her were impossible to dislike. And Xyla deserved all of the adoration and loyalty.As a matter of fact, if Xyla was sti
For the rest of the day, X Entertainment was silent on all fronts.Following Xyla Quest's lead, Lukas Ronaldo also refrained from voicing out despite his curiosity over the wait. He opted not to bother her or pay too much attention to the news.Meanwhile, netizens were still attacking Lukas online, labeling him as a negative influencer.The topic that initially claimed he was a gangster occupied the number one spot on Weibo’s list of hot topics. It was even featured in countless entertainment blurbs across other major online platforms.His name was now renowned even to people outside the entertainment industry. Those who usually ignored entertainment gossip also discovered his identity soon after.Some netizens refused to comment because they didn’t know the entire truth of the matter, but most of them had chosen to side with the haters to oppose Lukas.The whole incident was getting out of hand.X Entertainment and Lukas’ continued silence convinced everyone that the rumors wer
Lukas Ronaldo sat calmly on the balcony of his exclusive hotel suite, reading up on the latest comments on Weibo.His lips curved into a soft smile when he saw all the apologetic messages, knowing the public relations nightmare was over.He forwarded X Entertainment’s official statement straight away, adding his own message under it. “Sorry for taking up the public's time and attention over the last few days. Thank you for your continued trust and support.”His fans replied almost instantly—“I feel sorry for you! I didn’t think you’d have a past like that. Here, let me hug you.”“You went through a lot. Those people deserved to be struck by thunder.”“Sorry, I shouldn’t have unfollowed you. Lukas, I’m back now.”“Lukas, I'm sorry. I shouldn’t have judged you so harshly with those haters. I shouldn’t have ever doubted you. I’m back now. Do you still want me?”His gaze gentled when he saw the comments from his fans.He forwarded that last comment that asked 'Do you still want m
Dragon Group had also expanded rapidly to become an unsurpassable international company. Its business grew so significantly that it involved nearly every industry under the sun.In addition to that, the business obtained commendable results in every single industry involved.Dragon Group and Quest Group were not only the top two companies in the world, but they surpassed other companies by a wide margin, maintaining a considerable gap between them and the third-ranked organization below them. Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton were hailed as the golden couple.Time had passed in a blink of an eye. Their children were now aged three and old enough to attend kindergarten.One night before bedtime, Xyla was in the middle of her nightly skincare routine while watching her husband recite ancient poems to their children on the floor. “I signed them up for Phaeton Kindergarten,” she told him.Stanley nodded without hesitation. “Okay, that's good.”Phaeton Kindergarten was considered the to
But now, Lynette Batton and Leon Batton were already old enough for kindergarten.“Time does fly,” Xyla Quest sighed.Stanley Batton tilted his head while gazing tenderly at his wife and kids. “Yeah, it does.”“You two have to be good at kindergarten, okay?” she told them as she gently ruffled their hair. “Don’t say too much about our family, especially not who your parents are, understood?“It's for your safety,” she added.The twins instantly nodded. They were clever and obedient despite their tender age. They would act as their mother had instructed.Fortunately, they had never rebelled against her and always took anything she said to heart.Their obedience made her heart melt once again. “You’re such good kids.”Stanley looked at them tenderly. “Daddy and Mommy are only doing this for your good. You’ll understand once you are older.”Lynette blinked. “I understand it's for our protection. We’ll do whatever you tell us to, Daddy and Mommy, knowing you only have our best i
Every time Lynette Batton made an unreasonable request, Leon Batton would be annoyed and cold to her.But then, he would give in instantly whenever she made a sad face because he adored his little sister way too much.“Keep an eye on your little sister, Leon. She can only have three mouthfuls,” Xyla Quest told her son.That was the limit she had set because Lynette’s stomach was relatively weaker.Leon nodded before addressing his sister. “Let’s go. Come with me.”His tone sounded firm and irrefutable, prompting Lynette to follow behind him to the door. “When you’re done with dessert, bring your sister upstairs with you and get ready for bed, all right?”“Got it,” he answered without turning his head and led Lynette away.Their nannies left one after another as the kids grew up, so Xyla had hired four new nannies.Apart from taking care of the children’s food and daily activities, they were also responsible for cooking and cleaning the house.Xyla and Stanley had gotten much
After Lynette Batton fell asleep, Leon Baton carefully placed her head on her pillow. Then, he picked up another one for himself and settled down next to his sister.It was peaceful and quiet outside the window.The warm summer night had a sky full of stars accompanied by the sound of singing cicadas. Fireflies danced in clusters now and then. It was a wonderful sight to behold.The twins slept soundly in their warm and luxurious room.Everything seemed so serene.Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton checked in on them later that evening and witnessed this scene.They couldn’t help but smile in contentment as they sat by their bed to watch them for a while.They felt blessed to have such amazing kids who seldom caused trouble or worried them needlessly.***Leon and Lynette were accepted into the prestigious Phaeton Kindergarten soon after Xyla signed them up.The children also had brand-new identities as a cover story to protect their privacy. Their parents were supposed to be th
Leon Batton, especially, took great care of his little sister, Lynette Batton.He practically acted like a protective father in the classroom and didn't let anything happen to her.Lynette was the kind of person who could cry easily, but his presence there ensured that she was on her best behavior the entire time. Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton knew that their son gave her a sense of security.They jumped up happily when the kids entered the house and walked toward them eagerly.They had missed them, especially today, even though Xyla and Stanley were frequently away at work during the day,Perhaps, it was because of their first day at kindergarten.At the door, Xyla and Stanley picked up Lynette and Leon respectively, making them smile.They looked very adorable in their very first set of uniforms.Their uniforms looked good. Leon wore a white shirt with a black tie and vest, while Lynette had on a white shirt with a black tie and skirt. She also wore a fitting vest with whit
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.