Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

The atmosphere seemed awkward and sullen. Everyone’s expressions were dark. Xyla could tell that the Sullivan family had laid out their conditions. Her father must have called her back to compromise. She remained unfazed and walked calmly over to them. “Uncle Sullivan, Aunt Ronson, you’re here…”

No matter how annoyed she was with the Sullivan family, she had to remain polite on the surface. Tony and Bailey nodded at her indifferently.

Xyla strode over to Jeremy and sat down beside him, asking, “Dad, did you call me home for something?”

“It’s not much, really. Your Uncle Sullivan and Aunt Ronson just want to apologize to you, so they made me call you back,” said Jeremy.

“Oh, I see,” Xyla replied faintly, shifting her gaze to Tony and Bailey.

“Xyla, I’m sorry. I’m really, really sorry. Can you let Mary go?” Bailey looked sincere.

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father’s reaction surprised her. His tone was indifferent and his expression was dark. Logically speaking, he shouldn’t be trying to get into a

“Mr. Quest, as in-laws, are you really planning to not show us any respect at all? Aren’t you afraid that we’ll withdraw our investment in

force instead. Her expression was starting to turn hostile as well. She seemed completely

I’ll just return your money. A mere eight billion isn’t too

are you going to get so much money in such a short time? If you can’t get it, the project will have

man to be this resolute. At first, she had thought that Jeremy would relent

as well. Her eyes were filled with shock, while the most tender part of her heart felt like it was being cradled firmly by a pair of

to give her justice. Without knowing it, her eyes started turning red. She had

crisis haven’t I seen? Did you think I would get scared because