“I don’t want to listen to your apology! Stay in this room and think about the mistakes you have made. Don’t go anywhere during this period! If you cause more trouble, I really will break your legs!” yelled Tony before storming out of the room.The combination of the vicious cyberbullying and the merciless slap from her father left her feeling horrible. All her suppressed feelings instantly drowned her, like lava from an erupted volcano. It felt as if all the colors in the world had faded away.“Ahhh!” Mary cried out while she stomped her feet on the ground with all her might.However, the feelings of anger and hatred in her chest were still there. Her little outburst did not make her feel any better.“Xyla Quest, you b*tch! Just you wait!”Mary put on a white Chanel woolen dress, black knee-length boots, and a white beret. She then grabbed her black Chanel diamond purse before storming out the door. When Mary arrived downstairs, there was nobody around.Therefore, she got into a sapph
The two security guards immediately nodded respectfully at Xyla Quest and stopped what they were doing before stepping aside.Xyla walked slowly over to Mary. Her hands were crossed naturally in front of her chest. Although Xyla seemed like a gentle person, she had a dominating presence.“Why aren’t you enjoying the cyberbullying at home? Why are you here causing a scene at my company?” she asked.Since Xyla already disliked Mary, she became even more annoyed when she saw how Mary was still behaving arrogantly. Xyla’s mood was completely ruined. Apart from Emily Quest and Tom Sullivan, nobody else made her feel as disgusted as Mary.Mary quickly took a step forward and shoved her hands forcefully against Xyla. “Xyla Quest! Why did you do all this?!”“I’m just returning the favor. Why else?” replied Xyla, laughing coldly. The people around her immediately felt chills down their spines.“Do you know what I’m going through because of you? Even if I hurt you, why did you have to go to such
Mary continued to shout while the security guards dragged her away, “I’m sure you must be happy that Josh Batton likes you, right? I can’t believe he would fall for a married woman. Xyla Quest, you must have been flaunting yourself in front of him every day to seduce him. That’s why he likes you, right? What a shameless woman! Can’t keep your hands to yourself despite being married!“If you dare get a divorce and get together with Josh, I will ruin your reputation. I’ll tell everyone that you had an extra-marital affair with him. I’ll ruin the both of you! If you don’t want to destroy Josh, I suggest you stay away from him! A married old hag like you doesn’t deserve a pure guy like him!”Xyla stood silently where she was while she watched Mary shouting at her. She could not be bothered to respond. At that moment, Xyla thought of Mary as a complete lunatic. Only after Mary was forcefully shoved into the company’s car did Xyla turn around and enter the company.Right then, she noticed a
The fans who were initially drowning in their tears of sadness were now lively once more.‘Ahhh… It was all a joke after all. I was reading too much into it. Whew. Thank goodness it was a false alarm,’ someone wrote.Another person wrote, ‘I was ready to accept the harsh reality that my idol fell in love with a rich, divorced woman. Is that not true? It’s wonderful! I am no longer heartbroken!’‘I bet they must be very good friends, right? Otherwise, my idol would not have made a joke like that. I’m envious that Xyla Quest can be such good friends with my idol,’ someone else wrote.‘Even if they are just friends, I still feel jealous, okay? I’m so envious that Miss Xyla Quest can frequently meet the man of my dreams,’ someone wrote.After going through some of the comments, Xyla satisfactorily exited Weibo. She then locked her phone and put it away before stepping on the accelerator. She intended to personally go to the police station to cooperate with the police on Mary Sullivan’s inv
“Xyla, although Mary went a little too far, don’t you think sending her to prison is too harsh?” asked Tony.Xyla snorted coldly. “Do you really think it’s too harsh?”“I think it is. All Mary did was get a few people riled up to yell at you. There wasn’t any actual damage done.”Xyla could not believe that Tony had just said that. What did he mean there was no actual damage done? Weren’t being verbally attacked and framed with ill intentions considered a form of damage?“You weren’t emotionally hurt. Therefore, you wouldn’t understand how painful it is,” said Xyla with a bitter smile.“Okay, okay. Xyla, I understand. However, things have already happened. I’ll apologize on her behalf. Please do me a favor and let her go, will you?”Tony sounded very sincere, but Xyla knew that his sincerity was completely fake. She knew the Sullivan family better than anyone else. The only reason he sounded sincere was because he felt truly afraid that his daughter would be sent to prison.“I’m sorry.
By then, ‘#Mary Sullivan Sent To Prison#’ was topping the ranking of hottest searches, while ‘#Josh Batton And Xyla Quest Clear Up Rumors#’ was in second place.Upon seeing the second search result, Stanley’s defined eyebrows pressed tightly together as the chill in his eyes became darker. He glanced at Zack before tapping on the search result. Zack looked anxious. “Fifth Master, let’s… let’s not look at it.” Stanley ignored him and started reading earnestly. After briefly understanding the story, his eyes were fixed on the words Josh Batton had declared previously.‘Xyla Quest seducing me? I think it’s more like I’m the one trying to seduce her. You people think too highly of me.’ In an instant, Stanley frowned harder, a dangerous aura flashing in his eyes. Zack let out a helpless sigh and pushed his gold-rimmed glasses up his nose. “Fifth Master, please don’t be angry. Perhaps Sixth Master just said that casually.” “Get Josh Batton over to see me at once,” Stanley ordered
“When I manage to get him on the phone later, I’ll tell him about it and give him a good scolding, so that he gives up completely,” said Sharon with a straight face.”It’s my business, I’ll deal with it,” replied Stanley. “Don’t! Let me do it,” Sharon insisted. She knew Stanley’s temper well. Now that his little brother was eyeing his wife, even though Josh had no idea that Xyla was Stanley’s wife, Stanley would most definitely be furious. If the two brothers faced each other like this, Sharon was worried that a conflict would arise. “Just leave it to me, okay?” Sharon added. “No need,” Stanley answered without hesitation. He had obviously made up his mind. Sharon knew that saying more would be futile so she compromised, “Then, promise me that you won’t do anything to him.” “Don’t worry,” Stanley reassured. Sharon let out a sigh of relief. “Alright, I’ll hold you to that.” At the mention of this issue, Sharon was irked as well. However, the trigger was not only because
The atmosphere seemed awkward and sullen. Everyone’s expressions were dark. Xyla could tell that the Sullivan family had laid out their conditions. Her father must have called her back to compromise. She remained unfazed and walked calmly over to them. “Uncle Sullivan, Aunt Ronson, you’re here…” No matter how annoyed she was with the Sullivan family, she had to remain polite on the surface. Tony and Bailey nodded at her indifferently. Xyla strode over to Jeremy and sat down beside him, asking, “Dad, did you call me home for something?” “It’s not much, really. Your Uncle Sullivan and Aunt Ronson just want to apologize to you, so they made me call you back,” said Jeremy. “Oh, I see,” Xyla replied faintly, shifting her gaze to Tony and Bailey. “Xyla, I’m sorry. I’m really, really sorry. Can you let Mary go?” Bailey looked sincere. “I’ve already told Uncle Sullivan what needed to be said when he called me. The answer is no,” said Xyla. “Alright then. Now that you’ve apologi
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.