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.

have to personally cook him a feast,” replied May, rolling up the sleeves of her white home

“Don’t. I’m scared of you spitting

’re so worried, I’ll let the maids work with me.

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

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

okay.” Stanley nodded respectfully again,

subject earlier. Stan, where are your

answered honestly, “My father has a weak constitution, so he’s recuperating by my grandfather’s side. My mother is

to recuperate 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 that required him to report to

after staying

him to answer as he pleased. Because in regards to Stanley Batton’s information, including information on his

Which part of

“His heart.”

quite serious. He should

“Yes.”