Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Leon Batton nodded before heading into the fitting room to change into the midnight blue tuxedo.

Xyla Quest and Lynette Batton were sitting on the couch when he walked out. They seemed pleasantly surprised by his look and smiled in satisfaction.

"Woah! You look like a completely different person!" Lynette gasped out as her eyes widened.

"Looks like I've got good taste," Xyla declared proudly.

"Yes, Mommy. You do have good taste in clothes. I would have to learn from you," Lynette complimented her mother.

Xyla studied her son, thinking that he looked even more distinguished after changing into formal attire. He exuded a more grounded vibe, giving him an impressive presence compared to his usual school uniform. With money, clothes could change a person's entire appearance and impression.

"Don't bother trying the other outfits. We'll go with this one," Xyla said to the sales assistant with a thoughtful expression.

***

The day of Wilson Batton's birthday party arrived in the blink of an eye.

The party was held at Peace Mansion, the most exclusive and colonial-inspired property owned by the Batton family.

designed to have a peaceful

concept of peace amidst the chaos. Such a place allowed homeowners to find a bubble of peace in the bustling city. On

family of four wore traditional outfits,

from the distant past from a fleeting

Leon and I want to practice

occur during their perfect surprise for their beloved

look forward to your performance,"

and I are well prepared this

Leon nodded in agreement.

we'll see you

starting to walk further

out to stop

she

take more than a

something I need

is it?" Xyla

"We might