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.

first time at our house, so I have to personally cook him

remained ice-cold. “Don’t. I’m scared of you spitting into the

you ’re so worried, I’ll let the maids

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

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

respectfully again, showing

earlier. Stan, where are your parents now?”

father has a weak constitution, so he’s recuperating by my grandfather’s side.

do with all their companies both in and out of the country were basically left to Stanley. Other than extremely important issues that required him to report to the president, Stanley was allowed to make decisions for everything

keep him company. Presumably, after staying here for a little longer, she would return to Country Y

stop him, allowing him to answer 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 was impossible to

Which part of him is unwell?” Jeremy

“His heart.”

quite serious. He should

“Yes.”