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

the courage to glance at Stanley again. "Ms. Quest, since Mr. Batton is here, can we interview him, too?" Xyla shook her head to indicate that her husband wasn't

The other woman nodded

then the entire party followed Xyla into

couldn't resist

the imposing man once more as she

intently at his phone, so he paid her

herself while her gaze lingered on the unapproachable man. Stanley Batton was

herself to

the other room, a large fruit basket rested on a table in

there was a

the journalist

the others scattered to set things up. The gaffer began setting up the lighting equipment while the

lapel

quickly cut to the chase. "I saw many folders on your table.

I think there are about