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."

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

become the champion

are excellent," Xyla agreed enthusiastically. "These kids are brave in the game,

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

humble and didn't become obnoxious despite

why they started

could achieve even

good. If

this

keep

chip again this year.nex

husband said confidently.

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

ringing, pulling her

would be competing that night at

memory before putting

door, prompting her to jump

one of

buttoned it up before calling out

appearance seemed businesslike and proper

carrying