Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

“Then, why did you sigh?” be pressed.

“I’m just a little worried. You do know what it’ll mean for me if word of our deal gets out, right?”

Having said that, Xyla sighed again. Since it wasn’t him who had told on her, but Sebastian who had caught a glimpse of their WeChat messages, she couldn’t blame Five Batton. It was just a case of bad luck.

“I’m sorry, it’s my fault.” Stanley looked earnest.

“It’s okay. Just be careful next time,” said Xyla pleasantly.

Stanley continued to reassure her, “Don’t worry, none of them would dare say a word.”

“Okay,” replied Xyla, choosing to believe him.

The two were only focused on talking to each other, completely unaware of the expression the three others had inside the Honda. Sebastian, Henry, and Gary all looked like they were questioning their life choices.

Henry swallowed hard, turning to Sebastian like he had seen a ghost, then looking at Gary who was seated in the back. He spoke quietly, “Is that person outside really the Old Fifth we know?”

“Who else?” replied Gary.

to someone? And are my eyes also impaired? Why is

why would

so too. Do you

gave a solemn nod. “Yeah,

Gary pinched the bridge of his

terrifying for a

ask. We don’t know,” said

started to fall from the cloudy skies again. Taking them by surprise, the snow dyed their hair white.

there’s nothing else,

nodded. “See

waved at him. “See you

Once inside,

stood outside, unmoving. Only when the girl’s silhouette had disappeared from his line of sight did he turn to get back into the car. Looking up, he saw

over and got in. At the same time, Henry immediately got out, opened the door on Stanley’s side, and squeezed into