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..."

that, he got out of bed and went to pack his

***

private plane was at

finished their breakfast, Xyla accompanied Stanley to the airport under numerous

group of people had garnered a lot of attention at

was taking a private plane. Once he reached the airport, he led Xyla to the exclusive gate and found his plane in no time. There

looked at Stanley. "Safe trip, hubby. Let me know when

The man fixed his doting gaze upon her face. Pure

gingerly rubbing his chin against the top of her hair. "Honey, take care of yourself when I'm not

hugged him back

say goodbye to his beloved. "Remember to eat on time and have enough sleep, no matter how

"Okay."

and text me from

"Okay."

the fondness in the man's eyes remained as strong as

had startled all the

plane, and

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