Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Xyla Quest seemed as fresh-faced as ever, even though she hadn't reapplied any makeup since she left the house that morning. Discovering that her makeup hadn't faded at all, she had to admit that the cosmetics she recently purchased were very long-lasting. However, since she had a photoshoot, she reapplied a bright red lipstick to make sure her photos would look great later. She had naturally fair skin, and with the bright red lipstick, her complexion seemed even brighter.

The striking red color instantly made her seem elegant.

Someone knocked on the door again just as she finished reapplying lipstick.

"Come in."

Freda entered, escorting the interview crew from HC Magazine into her office.

A female journalist led the group, wearing a lapel mic as two photographers and a gaffer trailed behind her.

As they entered, they first saw Xyla before noticing Stanley Batton, making them gasp.

People like him didn't require much effort to make others feel intimidated.

The journalist hastily led her team over to Xyla, smiling after casting a furtive glance at Stanley.

"Ms. Quest, shall we begin the interview now?"

made a welcoming gesture. "Let's go to the room next

her approval before mustering the courage to glance at Stanley again. "Ms. Quest, since Mr. Batton is here,

The other woman nodded

and then the entire party followed Xyla into

She couldn't resist turning

last peek at the imposing man once more

staring intently at his phone, so he paid her no

gaze lingered on the unapproachable man. Stanley

hastily looked away and forced herself to gather her wits

large fruit basket rested on a table in front of a modern-looking

screen, there was a huge bed where

journalist to

up. The gaffer began setting up the lighting equipment while the photographers adjusted thei cameras to point toward

lapel mic for Xyla to get

your table. Are those what you

"Yeah, but I'm almost done. I think there are about a dozen