Sharon Lindt was sure there was nothing Xyla Quest couldn’t do well.She felt very pleased with her daughter-in-law.Why would she still need to admire Wilmer Lacroix? She’d only have to admire her daughter-in-law!However, Xyla wasn’t really listening to what other people said. She kept her eyes on Wilmer’s face.Likewise, Wilmer was also looking at Xyla. Once everyone had become quiet, he started speaking earnestly, “Are you Xyla Quest? Please accept me as your student and teach me whenever you’re available.”“I really can’t do that. If you don’t mind, we can add each other on WeChat. From today onward, we can share our artwork and get feedback from each other,” Xyla said while shaking her head.Xyla couldn’t live up to being the teacher of such a prominent artist in the country. How could she?Xyla was still so young. How could she accept a white-haired old man as her student?Wilmer immediately nodded after hearing what Xyla said.After that, he quickly took his phone out
“Forget about Catherine. She won’t be able to come,” Sharon Lindt said.“Why not?” Xyla Quest asked.“She’s gone to see Josh on the drama filming set,” Sharon replied.“Oh. In that case… It’ll just be you, me, Dad, and Stanley. Can you think of some place to go? You can call Daddy, and I’ll call Stanley…” Xyla added.“Let’s go to the Japanese place across the street…” Sharon pointed at the restaurant and said.Xyla snapped her fingers decisively before driving them across the street.The bodyguards followed closely in another car.After entering the Japanese restaurant, they requested a private dining room. After that, they each called their respective husbands.Once they were done, Xyla’s phone began ringing again.There was a news article on Weibo.“Team XS’s luxurious base has been exposed!”Xyla immediately tapped on the article.Team XS’s base and the courtyard around it immediately came into sight. There were also pictures of several buildings in the compound…There
The news headline was praising Xyla Quest’s painting.Xyla knew what everyone was probably saying in the comment section without even having to read through the article.She didn’t tap on the link. Instead, she locked her phone screen and looked at Sharon Lindt. “Mom, I never told you I could paint. Why were you so confident in me in front of everyone earlier?” Xyla asked.This was something Xyla had wanted to ask Sharon.Sharon placed her hands on her face and smiled at Xyla. “It’s because of your comments and what you said to your stepmother… You said that just because you have never painted in the past, it didn’t mean you wouldn’t know how to paint now.”“Why didn’t you think I was just blowing my own trumpet as everyone else said?” Xyla felt a warm sensation spreading in her heart when she recalled how much Sharon trusted in her.Sharon smiled. “That’s because I know that Xyla would never blow her own trumpet. You always say what you mean. I never doubted anything you said,”
Meanwhile, Michael Gabriel sat beside him and gently consoled Canelo.Xyla Quest couldn’t hear what they were saying clearly. When she saw Canelo crying like this, she subconsciously thought it must have been because of the pain. She quickly walked up to the bed.“Canelo? How are you doing? Does it hurt a lot?” Xyla asked.“No, it doesn’t.” Canelo shook her head.“Then, why are you crying?” Xyla asked.“He felt sorry for the team for hurting his wrist during such a crucial period. He’s afraid that the team might lose without even getting to play…” Michael said.“Boss… Please, can you take my place? There isn’t anyone who can substitute me in the team. If I really can’t play, it’s over,” Canelo begged fervently as he held onto Xyla’s hand.When Xyla looked at him, she could sense how deeply passionate he was about his team, as well as the strong sense of craving for glory in him.Her impression of him improved significantly.Xyla nodded without hesitation. “Alright… Once I retu
Stanley Batton was standing at the door with a large bouquet of roses in his hand and a smile on his face.At one glance, Xyla Quest guessed that there were probably ninety-nine roses.The roses were in full bloom, and the colors were stunningly beautiful. On top of that, Stanley had such a handsome face, and it all looked as if it belonged to a romantic movie scene.A flowery scent filled Xyla’s nostrils. She smiled. “Why did you suddenly think of buying flowers? It’s such a large bouquet, too,” Xyla said.“Hmm. I passed by a florist on the way home. That’s why I got it,” Stanley said before passing the bouquet to Xyla.Since it was such a large, heavy bouquet, Xyla needed to use a lot of strength to hold it firmly.Most women liked flowers, especially roses. Xyla was not an exception.The beautiful flowers put Xyla in a good mood.She couldn’t resist sniffing the flowers in her arms.When Stanley saw this happening in front of him, he couldn’t help but take his phone out to
Stanley Batton started chuckling next to Xyla Quest’s ear…Xyla quickly grabbed his phone and opened the photo album.“During dinner tonight, Mom told me about your snowy plum painting. I saw it on Weibo too. You’re amazing, darling,” Stanley praised Xyla generously. There was a look of approval in his eyes, but his smile was not quite apparent.Xyla smiled without saying anything. “To be honest, it’s not that great… I never thought I was amazing or anything…”“Here, have it back,” Xyla said before returning Stanley his phone.“Put it back where you took it from…” Stanley’s voice sounded like a cello. There was an attractive quality to it.“In your dreams,” Xyla said as she blushed.“Good girl… Do what you’re told to,” Stanley said.“No,” Xyla refuted.“If you don’t, you’ll be punished,” Stanley said.With that, Stanley pressed his body against hers.Suddenly, Xyla’s heart began to pound. She subconsciously pressed against his chest while she chuckled. “Stop it…” she complai
“Yeap. I’ve loved it since I was a child. When I traveled to Country F last time, I came across a really beautiful town there. All the streets in that town were planted with red roses on both sides. Oh, it was simply enchanting. How I hope we can do the same in Atlantis,” Xyla Quest replied in a low murmur.“Hmm…” Stanley Batton said, “Maybe your dream will come true one day.”Xyla did not respond anymore. She snuggled in the man’s arms and quietly fell asleep. The next morning, the lovebirds were both awakened by the noises of a vibrating phone. Xyla reached for her phone on the bedside table in a daze. Noticing that it was not her phone vibrating, she dropped her phone and wrapped the blanket around herself, going back to sleep.On the other hand, Stanley immediately grabbed his phone and stalked out to the balcony, lowering his voice as he answered the call. “Any updates, Zack?”“I found out that Bailey Ronson had been calling a random number quite frequently before she trac
Six bodyguards in black suits followed closely behind her. “Xyla, come to my office. I have something to discuss with you.”“Okay.”Hanging up the phone, Xyla Quest took the elevator and headed to the chairman’s office at once.She knocked on the door politely when she arrived at her father’s office. After receiving a response from Jeremy Quest, she pushed open the door and entered the office.Jeremy was currently sitting in front of the high-grade rosewood desk, making some tea with his set of professional teaware tools.There were different kinds of bottles and jars on the desk. All of which looked classy and exquisite. Noticing Xyla’s presence, a benevolent smile blossomed on Jeremy’s face instantaneously. “Xyla, come over here…”As he spoke, he beckoned Xyla to his desk. Xyla immediately walked up to him and asked with concern, “What’s wrong, Dad?”“There’s a grand antique auction in Belrynna this evening. I’m going to have a look at the antique over there. Do you want