Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Bailey nodded again. “Only, he might be unwilling to collaborate with us again. If we’d known, we never should have brought up withdrawing our investment. If we hadn’t, we’d still be on good terms.”

She was now crying over spilled milk. If the two families were collaborating on a project, they would have a great many chances to meet. The initial awkwardness caused by Emily, Tom, and Mary would also be eased up slightly. And when the Quest family truly became prestigious, the Sullivan Group could benefit a little from them.

***

Xyla followed Jeremy into his study. Jeremy led her to sit down at the side of the bed in front of the coffee table.

There was an expensive celadon tea set on the coffee table. The tea in the pot was still hot, with steam coming out of it. A faint, refreshing scent of Iron Goddess tea leaves rose together with the steam and enveloped their senses.

Xyla slowly poured Jeremy a cup of tea before placing it in front of him with both hands. “Thank you, Dad.”

“What for? As your father, it’s my duty to protect you,” said Jeremy.

Xyla’s eyes reddened again, feeling moved. “Dad, you’re really great.”

you are my precious daughter. Who would I treat

as tears

and wiped her tears as he said, “Look at your

beamed in through the windows, giving

before getting serious. “Right, Dad, why did the Dragon Group suddenly approach us? Why are we getting such

but it’s clear that they want

so unique. It’s like doing charity.” Xyla was confused. To her knowledge, their family had no connections with the

that they’re helping us,”

happen to us? Dad, do you really not know anyone

looked mystified. She was still puzzled after thinking it

know,” Jeremy answered in

was even more confused. “Is it possible that the number isn’t even the president’s assistant’s number? That it’s actually a fraudster? Are they

assistant and asked, “What number did that person who called