After the awkward encounter earlier, Freda would be sure to knock before entering Xyla Quest's office next time.

So, she allowed Stanley Batton to do what he wanted and indulged him for now.

She rested her head against his shoulder and relaxed. "Which game did you play today?"

"Honor of Kings," he answered.

"Did you win?"

"Yeah, I was great in every match," he replied smugly.

"Awesome."

Talking about games made Xyla want to play, too, but the rational part of her mind was telling her to prioritize work first.

She still had a lot of work to deal with, and once she started playing, she would lose track of time.

She would have to start working in earnest after lunch.

"My teammates were great, too, so it wasn't so bad," he said.

He then gazed at her. "Team XS has been doing well lately."

been winning every match since the spring tournament and maintained their number one spot in the league. They

would become the champion of the upcoming

agreed enthusiastically. "These kids are brave in

with Team XS's performance. No other team in the

they remained humble and didn't become obnoxious

why they started

could achieve even greater

good. If they they'll win

this

keep

chip again this year.nex

husband said confidently.

seemed very proud. "Yeah, I sure hope so. If they keep it up, they might probably

started ringing, pulling her gaze

Team XS would be competing that night at

memory before putting

prompting her to jump

she realized that one of

and quickly buttoned it up before calling out toward the door. "Come

appearance seemed businesslike

entered, carrying two food

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