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.

know, then who does?" he wondered. "Josh and his family are working abroad and couldn't make

mind who would prepare a surprise gift for

find out soon when they get on stage. Just

"Okay."

wheeled a white piano to the center of the stage, while another placed

Batton and Leon Batton emerged from

red and green embroidery. The outfit looked vibrant and

gathered up into a

rounded ornaments and

beauty made her look

accentuated his sparkling dark eyes. His facial features were as

outfit didn't have extravagant designs, nor was the material particularly outstanding, but he still looked dapper in the simple ensemble. "She's such

looked stunning when I saw her earlier.

she's still

the