Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

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."

spring tournament and maintained their number one spot in the league.

likely they would become the champion of the upcoming

"These kids are brave in the game,

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

importantly, they remained humble and didn't become

remembered why they started

they could achieve even

If they they'll

this

keep

chip again this year.nex

husband said confidently.

very proud. "Yeah, I sure hope so. If they

phone started ringing, pulling

notification that Team XS would be

committed it to memory before

on the door, prompting her to jump

when she realized that one of her

rolled her eyes at Stanley and quickly buttoned it up before

seemed businesslike and

carrying two food