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

ticked all the creative boxes for designers who developed living quarters based on the concept of peace amidst the chaos. Such a place allowed homeowners to find a bubble of peace in the bustling city. On this day, Xyla and Stanley Batton brought their teenagers

family of four wore traditional outfits,

believe they were tycoons from the distant past from

you both go ahead and meet with Grandpa first? Leon and I want to

allow for any mistake to occur during their perfect surprise for their beloved

look forward to

I are well prepared this time. You'll all be

Leon nodded in agreement.

see

starting to walk

out to

she

take more than a few

right. Mommy, there's something I need your

What is it?" Xyla seemed a little

"We might