Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Sebastian Brenand shook his head.

Then, Xyla Quest turned to look at Henry Armstrong. Henry shook his head as well. He drew a tiny kumquat from the plate of fruits beside him, peeled off the skin and stuffed it into his mouth.

“Stop questioning it. You know that everything turns out well and that’s all that matters… Things are handled perfectly by Brother Stan, there isn’t a single flaw.” He reassured Xyla while chewing the kumquat in his mouth.

“Moreover, you don’t have to worry if the Thomson family starts pursuing the matter further and leaving you in danger, things like that. Stan has arranged it all and everything will come to an end here.” He added.

“From what you’re saying, I think you do know more about the negotiation?” Henry’s words piqued Xyla’s curiosity.

Henry shrugged and leaned against the chair lazily. He spat the kumquat seeds onto his palm and threw them into the trash can. “I really wasn’t there. I just heard it from Brother Stan. As for the details, I’m afraid that we can’t tell you because they involve some secrets.”

Xyla did not ask further questions the moment she heard that.

whole story was deliberately ambiguous, they must be hiding something from her, something that she should not know,

She reckoned that the

secrets of their gang.

thinking about?” Sebastian

“Nothing…” Xyla smiled.

and scurried off to Xyla. He handed her the

“Thanks.” Xyla responded.

need to go somewhere right now. Sebastian, stay here with Xyla.” Henry got up and gave Sebastian a pat on

going to humiliate

about? I’m looking for joy, for happiness

you happy, eh? You’re such a weirdo.” Sebastian rolled his

him too. He looked at Xyla in a serious manner and informed her, “I’m leaving for a while. I’ll be