Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Xyla Quest pushed Tom Sullivan's hands away and glared at him coldly. "Sorry, but I can't help you," she said.

In the past, Xyla would've felt sorry for Tom right away and gave in to his request.

Now, she didn't feel anything at all.

Without looking at Tom again, she decisively walked into the building.

Tom immediately started running after her, but two security guards stopped him by the entrance.

"Xyla... Xyla..." Tom shouted without care for his reputation.

Xyla continued walking without turning back.

Disappointed, Tom took a step back. He had a thoroughly exhausted expression on his face.

What else could he do? He really was going mad!

***

Due to an excessive workload, Xyla could only wrap up her work at around seven o'clock in the evening.

turning her computer off, Xyla realized how badly

and moved around a little, she felt much better. Only then, she put

as she did so, Xyla received a call from

I'll be home soon. I just got off work," Xyla said

to have dinner together. Be careful on your way home," Stanley said

his voice had a raspy quality to it that Xyla found pleasant to hear. The single sentence he spoke was enough to make her feel energized despite an exhausting day of work. After hanging up, Xyla quickened her footsteps

then, all the company's staff had left. It sounded

her high heels tapping against

the lift, Xyla suddenly

she could smell something pungent near the

Xyla

Xyla next opened her eyes, she realized she was somewhere

a huge, luxury cruise

tied

gusts of cold wind blew against her, and

chilly air made her sneeze several times. Xyla

she could see large waves on the ocean's surface that continuously crashed against the cruise ship. The sky was dark, and it seemed almost as if someone had painted it so with black ink. It felt suffocating to look at. Although a strong sense of fear began to spread in Xyla's heart, she forced herself to stay calm as she looked around. Who would capture her and bring her