Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Xyla was utterly speechless.

‘Mother?’

Was she worthy of that title?

“You’re not worthy,” Jeremy snapped coldly.

That one sentence was enough to put Xyla at ease.

“Alright then. Stan, we met yesterday. I’m May Conner, Xyla’s stepmother. Welcome to our home,” said May, grinning.

She was completely unfazed by Jeremy, unleashing her shamelessness to its full potential. It was impossible to tell that she had been at odds with them just yesterday.

Stanley nodded out of courtesy. “Hello.”

“If you don’t have any business here, hurry upstairs. Don’t stay here and be an eyesore,” said Jeremy. He sounded aggravated.

personally cook him a feast,” replied May, rolling up

scared

possibly do that. If you ’re so worried, I’ll let the maids work with me. It’s fine

a chance to respond. She wanted to put on a good show because she knew full well that Jeremy had always been a

with her. His gaze returned to Stanley’s face. “Stan, I’m sorry you had to see

respectfully again, showing great manners and

earlier. Stan, where

a weak constitution, so he’s recuperating by my

in Country Y. Any matters to do with all their companies both in and out of the country were basically left to Stanley. Other than extremely important issues

after staying here

as he pleased. Because in regards to Stanley Batton’s information, including information on his parents, she had found nothing. No matter what Five Batton said, it

so? Which part of him

“His heart.”

He

“Yes.”