Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

"There's some trouble with the branch office in Country Y. I have to go there." Stanley Batton's voice was steady, and his eyes only expressed calmness. "What happened?" Xyla Quest's chest was heavy.

"One of the phone models exploded."

Upon hearing that, Xyla shuddered instantaneously. "What?"

If the accident went viral, it would be the end of the brand and the company.

"Don't worry. I'll go there to find out the cause and solve the matter. The accident is suppressed so far. Nobody will make a big deal about it," Stanley explained.

"Hurry up then. I'll help you to pack your luggage." Following that statement, Xyla moved her weak body to the edge of the bed.

Nonetheless, as soon as she got up, the man lunged forward and pulled her back to the bed again. He wrapped his long arms around her and gently kissed her forehead. "Forget it. Look at yourself. Get some rest, okay? I'll do it myself."

"Hey, I can do it..." Xyla was not convinced.

"I won't let you do it anyway," he spoke softly.

Xyla's heart began to race the moment she heard that.

"I might be staying there for a week, or even half a month. Be a good girl when I'm not around, alright? Give me a call if you face any problem," Stanley reminded her patiently. "Okay..."

he got out of bed

***

was

accompanied Stanley to the airport under

garnered a lot of attention

to the exclusive gate and found his plane in no time. There were several beautiful

looked at Stanley. "Safe trip, hubby.

his doting gaze upon her face. Pure tenderness was all that was

his arm, he pulled her into her embrace, gingerly rubbing his chin against the top of her hair. "Honey, take care

instantly hugged him back while nodding

deny that it was heartbreaking to say goodbye to his beloved. "Remember to eat on time and have enough sleep, no matter

"Okay."

yeah, call me and text me from time to

"Okay."

in the man's eyes remained

startled all the stewardesses

attendants of Stanley's private plane, and each of them

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