Xyla Quest seemed very focused as she continued to examine Stanley Batton’s elbow professionally.Meanwhile, Stanley sat cooperatively, silently allowing her to examine him.The light shining against her face from the outside made her appear even gentler.Despite the large coat that hung over her shoulders, she did not look any less attractive.After repeatedly examining his elbow, Xyla looked up at Stanley.“I don’t think there’s any displacement or crack in your bones. However, just as a precautionary measure, we should get an X-ray for it at the hospital. Sometimes, it’s impossible to tell if there’s a crack in the bones from the outside,” Xyla said.“Okay,” Stanley said.“The cops will be here soon. We’ll go to the hospital after we explain to them what went on here,” Xyla said.“Alright,” Stanley answered.“Thank you for taking the hit for me,” Xyla said softly.When Xyla recalled how Stanley took the bat’s hit without hesitation, she felt a warm sensation spread in her heart.“Do
When the door was opened, a welcoming little home with a simple design came into view.There was not a speck of dust visible in Stanley Batton’s home. Everything was arranged according to size and height in an orderly manner.Xyla Quest could tell that he was a very organized person in life.Coupled with Stanley’s behavior during their meals, Xyla was sure that he had hints of an obsessive-compulsive disorder.In fact, he may even be a neat freak.Xyla put on a pair of slippers before lifting the edge of her dress slightly and looking around the living room.“Where’s your kitchen?” She asked.“Over there…” Stanley pointed at the kitchen as he spoke.Xyla immediately took out the Chinese medicinal herbs and brought them into the kitchen.“What do you need? Let me help you…” Stanley followed her into the kitchen.“Nothing at all. All I need is this pot,” Xyla said as she pointed at a white pot on the kitchen top.After that, she opened the packs of Chinese medicinal herbs before placing
“Shocking! The children’s cookies made by the Sullivan Food Group contains expired ingredients.”Xyla Quest smiled before she quickly turned the doorknob and walked downstairs as she opened the news article.“Today, Megan Courtney, a factory worker in one of the Sullivan Food Group’s bread and biscuit factories, filed a report against the Sullivan family. She claimed that the Sullivan family used expired ingredients to produce its ‘Finger Biscuit’, ‘Fruit Dodo’, and ‘Vege Dodo’ biscuits to cut down on the cost of production. The worker also provided many pictures she secretly took of the original ingredients in the Sullivan Food Group’s storage warehouse. In the pictures, a lot of the flour already had molds on them. On top of that, the vegetables and fruits were also visibly rotten. According to a detailed report, all three products are managed by Tom Sullivan, the heir of the Sullivan Group. They are also produced in the same factory. Not only did the whistleblower, Megan Courtney, l
“If I were Xyla Quest, I would have slapped May Conner in return. Xyla is too kind.”“I suggest Tom Sullivan, Emily Quest, and May Conner a group called the ‘F3 of Atlantis’ so that they can all go to hell together.”Xyla’s mood was getting better as she read through these comments.Meanwhile, it began snowing outside. The world seemed to be encapsulated in a romantic scene of white snow.At that moment, Xyla felt that the snowy view was spectacular. Everything was so beautiful about the evening scene that she almost found it hard to believe.Even the cold northern wind felt gentle against her skin.‘Be it the Sullivan family, or the Quest family, everyone’s life had been affected.’ Xyla thought.She could imagine how frantic everyone was feeling right then.However, it was far from enough.After tossing her phone aside, Xyla began driving hastily away from the neighborhood and in the direction of home.While Stanley stood in front of the brightly lit window, he observed Xyla leaving b
“I only managed to do a part of what you asked me to. The young madam got to some of them before I could,” Zack Cassidy said.“Oh?” Stanley Batton raised his brows a little before taking another puff of his cigarette.“About exposing May Conner for hitting Xyla Quest, the young madam did it before I could do as you instructed. Originally, Mr. Quest already had plans to get a divorce. Now that things had gone south, I am quite certain he would go ahead with the decision to get a divorce. Also, you asked me to get the police to punish Tom Sullivan for what happened. However, the young madam did it before I could,” Zack explained respectfully.Whenever Xyla was mentioned, Zack felt nothing but respect for that woman.Hearing this, Stanley smiled approvingly. He did not expect Xyla to avenge him secretly.“Apart from that, I have already informed the Sullivan family that we are going to withdraw all our investments from their business just as you instructed,” Zack added.“Alright…” Stanley
Zack Cassidy could not understand how Fifth Master was able to finish an entire bowl of rice with these dishes.***By the time Xyla Quest returned home, a thick layer of snow had already covered the courtyard floor.Meanwhile, there were large red lanterns all around the courtyard and the word ‘joy’ printed in red.After quickly getting the car parked, Xyla hurriedly put on a deep blue jacket and entered the house.As soon as she walked in, she was greeted with warm air that replaced the chill in her body.In the living room, Jeremy Quest and May Conner were seated next to each other. Both had sour looks on their faces.An intricately designed ceramic teapot and teacups were broken and scattered all over the floor. It seemed an intense fight had occurred earlier.Meanwhile, none of the servants were around. It was so quiet in the large space that the sound of a needle falling to the ground could probably be heard crystal clear.The air seemed heavy and stuffy.Everything had happened
“This matter is non-negotiable. If you are a smart person, you will get this divorce agreement signed immediately. I have given you enough, including five hundred million dollars in cash and two villas. If you refuse, I will take things to court. If that were to happen, you might not get as much as you would now,” Jeremy Quest said coldly without hesitation.Jeremy had signed a prenuptial agreement with May Conner when they got married in the past.Everything under the Quest family’s business belonged to Jeremy privately. Regardless of whether they remained married or not, May would have no claim over any of it.If they brought this to court, May would not benefit at all.Since they were once husband and wife and loved each other in the past and lived together, Jeremy hoped that they could separate in peace. Both parties would be significantly affected if legal measures were to be taken.Although it was a difficult decision, Jeremy knew that it was necessary. It was better to suffer in
Without bickering with May any further, Xyla turned around and started walking upstairs.“Xyla Quest, I won’t let you off the hook! Just you wait! Emily and I won’t be defeated by you this easily!” May murmured to herself in a murderous tone.After returning to her room, Xyla poured herself a glass of red wine and began observing the snowy view outside from her balcony.The layer of snow on the red plum tree seemed so thick that it might cause one of its branches to snap.Against the fully white surrounding, the slight dash of red appeared unusually striking.After taking a sip of the red wine, Xyla could not help but think about Emily.This should have been the happiest moment in Emily’s life because it was the night of her wedding. However, this was perhaps the beginning of Emily’s nightmare.Xyla had once experienced falling from the highest high to the lowest low. She knew all too well how painful it was.When Xyla thought of this, the painful memories began replaying in her mind a