Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

"That's because today is his birthday! Let's all give Mr. Batton the loudest applause and wish him a happy birthday, all right?"

Everyone started clapping as soon as the emcee finished talking, and the applause didn't stop.

Wilson Batton led Sharon Lindt, Xyla Quest, and Stanley Batton to the main table in front of the stage while everyone watched them take a seat.

Wilson remained standing and raised his cup of tea slowly as a gesture of appreciation to his attendees. "Thank you all for making time to attend my birthday party. I'm truly honored by your presence.

"I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your warm wishes with this cup of tea in place of alcohol." With that, he raised his cup and emptied its content while everyone else did the same with their goblets of wine. "We have alcohol, food, and performances tonight. I hope everyone will have a good time and enjoy the evening," Wilson added before taking a seat.

The emcee picked up the microphone and smiled. "Some people have prepared a special gift for Mr. Batton as the opening act for tonight."

"A special gift?" he asked, turning his head to shoot Xyla and Stanley a puzzled look.

Xyla waved her hand and shook her head, indicating that she was as clueless as he was.

He then looked at his wife, who shrugged.

does?" he wondered. "Josh and his family are working abroad and couldn't make it back in time, while your elder siblings

else came to mind who would prepare

you'll find out soon when they get on stage. Just be patient,"

"Okay."

dressed in traditional outfits wheeled a white piano to the center of the stage, while another placed a

and Leon Batton emerged from backstage as everybody looked

and green embroidery. The outfit looked vibrant

was gathered up

red, rounded ornaments and peach-shaped hairpins. Her accessories

her look playful

midnight blue tuxedo that accentuated his sparkling dark eyes. His facial features were as intricate as a

outstanding, but he still looked dapper in the simple ensemble. "She's such a pretty girl. She is probably Stanley

thought Xyla looked stunning when I saw her earlier. Her daughter isn't as good-looking

she's still gorgeous!

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