When Stanley Batton saw that it was a call from Henry Armstrong, he immediately hung up.But Henry would not give up. He called Stanley yet again.Only then did Stanley get up and walk over to the french window to pick up the call.Outside, people were playing with fireworks. The sky became filled with colorful bursts of flames.Xyla Quest could not resist walking closer and watching the fireworks outside, standing approximately two meters away from him.“What’s going on? Why did you hang up on me? Same old rule. We’ll stay up all night playing mahjong. See you at the same place,” Henry said.“I’m not going,” Stanley said without hesitation before looking at Xyla, who was next to him.The exploding fireworks seemed like flowers blooming in her eyes. Xyla seemed in awe, almost like a child.“No… But why? This is how we have been spending this day every year since we were eighteen. Why can’t you come this year?” Henry clearly sounded upset.“That’s because there’s someone with m

“No, your father is well now and will be back home in a little while,” Sharon Lindt said.“You really are having a good time… Always leaving my dad behind at Grandpa's, free as a bird,” Josh Batton said.“Nothing will happen to him. Your grandfather is such a good doctor. Besides, it's not like I'm intentionally staying away from him. I have my problems to deal with here, don’t I? Can’t you see I'm trying to keep an eye on your big brother and Xyla Quest?” Sharon asked.The smile on Josh’s face disappeared at the mention of Xyla’s name, and the light in his eyes faded.The disappointed look on his face was so fleeting that no one noticed.“I told you. You don’t have to worry about my life,” Stanley Batton said.“Should I not worry just because you tell me not to? I am worried about you anyway. What can you do about it?” Sharon said.Stanley pinched his nose bridge in frustration and didn't say anything.After talking to Stanley, Sharon focused on Josh. “And you, Josh, when are

The Sullivan family, though, was calm because Emily Quest’s death had nothing to do with them.None of them actually felt sad for her, but each had a gloomy expression on their face because it felt like the appropriate thing to do.Xyla Quest sat silently in the corner the entire time, with no notable expression on her face.Although she was shocked by what happened to Emily, she was in no way heartbroken.The affection she had for her stepsister had long since faded.All that remained in her heart was hatred, and even though this person was on the verge of death, she still couldn’t let go of her grudges.However, despite the dangerous situation Emily was in, Xyla felt certain that Emily would survive because evil people tended to live longer to bring chaos to this world.“Jeremy, do you think Emily is going to be okay? If something happens to her, how am I supposed to live? I don't care, if Emily dies, I'll go with her,” May said as tears streamed down her face. Jeremy Quest

“Happy New Year, President Xyla,” Georgie Clementine said.“Happy New Year, Georgie,” Xyla Quest replied. “Apart from wishing you a Happy New Year, I also have good news for you. Do you remember Morty Wayne, the mixed-blood youth we spotted playing piano at the restaurant the other day?” Georgie asked.“Yeah, I remember him. Have you signed him on?” Xyla asked with a smile.“Yeah, I went to his house early this morning to get him signed,” Georgie said.“Early this morning?” Although Xyla knew Georgie was a workaholic, she was not expecting her to go out and sign someone to their company this early in the morning.“It’s… It’s because I received news that other companies are now contacting him too. He has so much potential. I can’t let someone else claim him before we do. This year, it just so happens that my family is also here in Atlantis for the New Year celebrations. Since his family is also in Atlantis, I decided to head over directly. President Xyla, this isn’t why I’m here

Georgie Clementine would never let the female actresses she managed miss such an opportunity.Georgie agreed to Fred Thomson’s invitation right away. After that, she quickly fixed her make-up and made her way to a café on the first floor of the Hilton Hotel, where Fred had suggested the meeting.At this time of the day, there weren’t many people in the café. Only a few tables were occupied.When Georgie arrived, Fred was already waiting for her at a table by the window.Middle-aged, Fred was balding, and he seemed out of place compared to the young people around him.When Fred saw Georgie, he waved at her enthusiastically.Georgie waved enthusiastically in return before walking over and sat across from him. She was wearing over-the-knee boots.“I wonder why Director Thomson has asked to meet me today?” Georgie cut to the chase.“Naturally, it’s about the casting of the female lead for my new drama series. Chief Clementine, I’m quite happy with the people you have recommended. I