Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

"Detective Ritzer found that Emily's brain was in a state of hypnosis. He speculated that Emily committed suicide under hypnosis.

"Besides, he said that Emily had consumed the Soul Devouring Potion before. The toxin left behind by the potion can greatly enhance the effectiveness of hypnosis. Hence, it's really easy to 'control' Emily and instruct her to commit suicide if the master wants."

The seriousness in Stanley Batton's tone was only amplified with each word he spoke.

Xyla Quest was not surprised to find out about that.

She knew how powerful the Soul Devouring Potion and hypnosis were.

"The coroner must've stopped investigating after confirming that Emily has indeed died of suicide."

Stanley continued, "Well, there are still a lot of possibilities other than this reason. The master might have bribed the coroner."

"There must be a spy in jail, helping him to keep an eye on May, Emily, and the police. Otherwise, it's impossible for him to carry out all these things in jail. I bet there is more than one spy in there." Xyla analyzed the incident in earnest.

"Yeah. Detective Ritzer and I have thought about that too. He's trying to look into the case from there," Stanley replied softly.

Following that statement, he ran his fingers through Xyla's long black hair again.

did he find out?" Eagerness stirred in Xyla's

was and why she was his target

all so far..." Stanley answered

not say

find out

"Okay."

up, and have some breakfast. I made your favorite

Persian cat as she had fair skin too. Stanley felt like his heart

but

nice to me,"

blessed with a kind, beautiful wife. What else can I do besides

Xyla burst out laughing. "Keep

you for

bright smile blossomed on Xyla's face. "Sure,

course you can. I'll give you lots and lots of love.

early in the morning, surging through