“Xyla… Did you get in touch with the designer I told you about?” Jeremy Quest asked.“The designer hasn’t been free for the past two days. The sketch will commence in two days,” Xyla Quest said.Jeremy immediately nodded satisfactorily.“Did you sign a contract with the designer?” Jeremy asked.“This designer doesn’t require any payment,” Xyla said.“Who is it? I can’t believe someone would forgo payment…”“Once the drawing is complete, you’ll be able to see the style. You’ll find out why,” Xyla said.Jeremy became even more curious when he heard what Xyla said. “Does that mean this designer’s art style is very unique, and the person is also very famous?” Jeremy asked.“You can say that.” Xyla chuckled.“Do famous designers even provide free drawings? That’s a huge project. It requires a lot of effort,” Jeremy said.“We have a good relationship, so…”“Xyla, you really are amazing,” Jeremy said. He grew even more fond of Xyla now.“Dad, since you have entrusted me with the p
After finishing her sentence, Georgie Clementine frowned unhappily. “Those fans are the ones at fault. You have no idea. After Josh and I left the airport, they were following us all the way. To get rid of them, Josh was forced to get onto the highway. In the end, they followed us there and even went as far as speeding to catch up. That’s when he accidentally drove the car into the railing. His head collided against the steering wheel, and he immediately passed out…”After hearing that, Xyla carefully looked at Georgie. “What about you? Are you alright?”“I’m fine…” Georgie shook her head before moving her wrist a little. “I only hurt my wrist a little, but the doctor checked it and said it’s fine…”Xyla finally relaxed.While the two of them were speaking, the door to the emergency room slowly opened.A doctor walked out.When Xyla saw him, she immediately pulled Georgie by the hand and stood up.“How did it go? Doctor? Is he alright?” they asked at the same time.“He’s had a
“Georgie, cancel all his appointments for the upcoming week. Make sure he gets plenty of rest for now,” Xyla Quest turned to look at Georgie Clementine and said.Georgie nodded.“Georgie… Don’t let him drive in the future,” Xyla said with a serious expression.“Also, when he returns from events in the future, make sure there are enough bodyguards to protect yourselves,” Xyla added.“She didn’t make me drive. I requested for it. Also, I asked for the bodyguards to not be around,” Josh Batton explained in a serious tone.When Xyla heard this, she immediately frowned. “Josh, how could you be so reckless? I won’t allow you to behave like this again. Do you have any idea what might have happened to you if things got more serious today?” Xyla said.“Okay. I won’t do it again,” Josh said and nodded obediently.“Beep, beep, beep…” Right then, Stanley Batton’s phone rang.He immediately picked up the call.“Fifth Master, we’ve already caught all of them,” Zack Cassidy said.When Stanl
In fact, Xyla Quest had no idea what these crazy people had on their minds.Stanley Batton glared coldly at Xyla’s phone screen. He then pulled Xyla over to sit on the couch.Stanley crossed one leg over the other as he looked at Josh. “Now that things have gotten this far, our parents are bound to find out.”“Yeah. I know. Dad will definitely nag at me again…” Josh Batton said while placing a hand against his forehead.“Deal with it on your own,” Stanley said and frowned a little.“Okay,” Josh said.“I have work. I’ll leave now… ” Stanley stood up after that.“I’ll stay here for a while. Go ahead…” Xyla said.Stanley nodded slightly before walking away.Not long after Stanley left, Sharon Lindt and Jeremy Quest arrived.Unlike what the others had expected, Sharon and Jeremy only asked about Josh’s wound. They didn’t nag him about anything else, but they both seemed unhappy.The two of them sat in the ward for a while before leaving together.After Georgie sent them off, sh
Now that Xyla Quest knew for sure that Josh Batton was fine, there was no reason for her to stay around any longer.Xyla picked up an apple in the ward and carefully peeled it before handing it over to Josh.She had no idea that Josh detested apples the most.However, when Josh accepted the apple from her, he didn’t say anything. He took a bite from it and smiled.“It’s very sweet,” he said.“Really?” Xyla asked.“Yeah. Apple is my favorite fruit.” Josh took another bite.Xyla chuckled. “Then, have more… Apples are good for your health.”“Okay.” Josh smiled and continued to eat.The way he ate seemed very elegant, and every move he made emanated an air of nobility.Although it was only an apple, he made it feel like he was eating something very classy and expensive.***After leaving the hospital, Emily quickly drove her red Lamborghini toward the Sullivan family’s house.When she arrived somewhere close by, five black Audis suddenly surrounded her and forced her to stop h
A beautiful woman with thick make-up, wearing a black knitted dress that showed her belly, was standing outside the door.This woman was none other than a trainee King Entertainment had signed a contract with, Queenie Hayes. Since Sebastian Brenand was the one who signed her on, he remembered her clearly.Right then, she was holding onto the door frame with one hand while she struck an S-shaped pose with her body and blew a kiss at him.It was an extremely seductive move.If this happened before, Sebastian would have been attracted to her.However, now, he was not interested at all.“If you’re feeling horny, I suggest you go to the hospital and get a jab. Or you could set up a date with someone from a dating application. Get out…” Sebastian said coldly.However, Queenie had no intention of leaving. She twisted her buttocks from side to side before closing the door and walking over to Sebastian.The strong scent of cheap perfume from her body made Sebastian feel very uncomfort
Pure desolation was in the air as he scanned his office. “Rachel… You’re a real pain in the ass.” Sebastian Brenand murmured, his right thumb repeatedly rubbing the picture of her face. Not a day went by when he did not think of her. Little did she know, he missed her more and more every day. The thought of losing her terrified him. He had no idea how his life would be if he failed to find her.He really could not live without Rachel Wood. ***Meanwhile, Georgie Clementine was having an interview at the municipal hospital. After the interview, Georgie sent all the reporters and fans away before dragging her exhausted body back to Josh Batton’s ward. Coincidentally enough, Xyla Quest received a call from Team QPG’s president when Georgie entered the ward, asking when she would go for training. Hearing that, Xyla told him that she would rush over right away.She immediately rose to her feet. After saying goodbye to Josh and Georgie, she grabbed her car keys and dashe
Moreover, he noticed that Fifth Master was treating Xyla Quest better and better.Never in his life had he seen his Fifth Master being so nice to any woman until he met Xyla. Everyone in the company knew that the Sullivan family’s Fifth Master had always kept a safe distance with women. Some of them even suspected that he was gay. Would there be a woman who was able to capture his heart? This question must have flashed across many employee’s minds. However, most of their answers were ‘no’. To them, he was very much like an unreachable orchid at the peak of the mountain. If someone had told him in the past that their Fifth Master would fall into a woman’s hand one day, he would not have believed it. He might have thought that person was nuts! “Zack, keep going… Xyla should know about it too.” Stanley Batton hugged Xyla from behind while looking at Zack Cassidy indifferently. His demeanor toward the two of them was like heaven and earth. Such ridiculous distinction had ren
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.