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?"

gesture. "Let's

mustering the courage to glance at Stanley again. "Ms. Quest, since Mr. Batton is here, can we interview him, too?" Xyla shook her head to

The other woman nodded

the entire party followed Xyla

She couldn't resist turning

at the imposing man once more as

at his phone,

her gaze lingered on the unapproachable man. Stanley Batton was a really

away and forced herself to gather

fruit basket rested on a table in front of

was a huge

the journalist to

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

carefully clipped on a lapel mic for Xyla to get

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

but I'm almost done. I think there