When Stanley Batton didn’t speak, he looked as cool and noble as ever.Right then, Xyla Quest also saw that Josh Batton had forwarded her Weibo post. “Stop creating rumors. My brother and my sister-in-law have a great relationship. Do you know what an error in angle perception means?”In the next second, Xyla saw Jay Corben forwarding her post too. “Some people should stop making malicious speculations. Be a normal person, please.”Right after that, Xyla saw that the comment section under her post was bombarded with messages.All sorts of things were mentioned.“How did you just happen to run into Jay two times in a row?”“Never mind the first time you bumped into him at the mall. Where did you bump into him this time?”“Your chances of running into celebrities are a little high, aren’t they? I think Stanley and Josh were just saying those things to keep a decent image for their family’s sake.”“I agree with the comment above. I also feel that Stanley and Josh were just explain
Stanley Batton exited Weibo after reading through everything. “Alright, now, it’s time to eat,” he looked at Xyla Quest and said.Xyla nodded while picking up her dining utensils. She then glanced at the list of hot topics.Hot topic number one, ‘#Xyla Quest is X Entertainment’s boss# Explosive’.Hot topic number two, ‘#Xyla Quest is a hidden big boss# Explosive’.Hot topic number three, ‘#Xyla Quest is Jay Corben’s boss# Boiling’.Hot topic number four, ‘#Xyla Quest, please accept my apology# Boiling’.Xyla didn’t have to read further to know that those were all positive comments about her… Hence, she put her phone aside and started to enjoy the food Stanley had made for her.“Have some more.” Stanley slowly and methodically placed a piece of braised pork on her plate.“Thank you, honey,” Xyla said with a smile.***After dinner, Stanley was responsible for doing the dishes and cleaning up the kitchen and the dining room.Xyla, on the other hand, casually returned to the
Suddenly, Xyla Quest felt her heart rising up to her throat…She felt as if countless electric currents were coursing through her veins, and her entire body was so numb that she could not stand straight.Subconsciously, Xyla pushed both hands against Stanley Batton’s muscular chest in resistance. Her gaze softened as she looked at his exquisitely stunning eyes. “What are you doing? Don’t you need to get back to the office?”“Yeah…” Stanley said.“So, why aren’t you leaving yet?” Xyla asked.“Let me give you a kiss before I go…” Stanley said.As soon as he finished his sentence, he passionately kissed Xyla on her lips.After a very long time, Stanley reluctantly let go of Xyla. He held her face and started whispering, “If it weren’t because of work, I really wouldn’t want to let you go…”His tone was affectionate, soothing, and provocative at the same time. Instantly, Xyla felt ripples stirring up in her chest.Xyla immediately blushed. “Hurry up. Get to the office,” she said.
Rachel Wood nodded with a smile. “Yeah, it tastes good…” She said softly.“Alright… Since you mentioned it, having shabu-shabu at home really does feel different,” Sebastian Brenand said.Previously, he loved the excitement of the great outdoors, strong alcohol, beautiful women, and freedom.But now, he loved the simple life of home-cooked food and spending time with his loved ones.The several days he spent with Rachel after getting back together was the best days in his life…He liked this kind of life where he worked hard for a living during the day and returned home at night to have dinner with his lover.After experiencing all the excitement in life, he found that he liked this kind of calm life.This was his first time realizing that a calm and quiet life could be wonderful too.“My parents have been traveling abroad recently. Once they return in two days, I’ll bring you to meet them and talk to them about us getting married…” Sebastian said.“What if your parents don’t
There were all sorts of luxury cars parked in the huge parking lot in front of the hotel. At one glance, it seemed like a large-scale luxury car exhibition.As soon as Sharon Lindt brought the car to a halt, the six security cars that came with them also instantly stopped. Right after that, twelve bodyguards got out of their cars first. They automatically split into two groups and stood on both sides of the pink Lamborghini.The two bodyguards nearest to the car simultaneously opened the doors for Sharon and Xyla Quest.The huge formation attracted the attention of countless passersby.Immediately after that, the two of them got out of the car from their respective sides. They then walked toward each other in unison and held each other’s hand affectionately before walking into the hotel.Since this was a grand, large-scale antique auction, the largest ballroom in the hotel, Phoenix Hall, was chosen as the auction venue.At this moment, the ballroom’s seats were fully occupied.
However, what Xyla Quest found weird was the fact that this was a well-imitated oil painting, but why was it still framed so intricately?The frame of the painting was even coated in gold…“It’s too fake…” Xyla said.“I think it’s a little fake, too,” Sharon Lindt said softly.When a young woman next to Sharon heard this, she instantly laughed. “How could fake items appear in an auction of this magnitude? It must be real…”Xyla glanced at that woman. “But I don’t think it is…”However, the woman shook her head. “How is it not real… You overthink.”“Yeah, don’t you know? This is Van Gogh’s true work of art, alright? Where do you think this is? How could they sell imitated stuff here?” A young man next to the woman chipped in.A small group of people around the young man and woman also nodded in agreement. Based on the way they looked at Xyla, it seemed as if they were secretly laughing at her.Neither Sharon nor Xyla continued making small talk with them. Instead, they looked a
Right then, an obese, middle-aged man in the last row raised his numbered card. “150,000…” Xyla Quest gave the man a deep look before calling for another bid. “200,000…”She guessed that the man probably also realized what mystery this painting held.“300,000…” The obese, middle-aged man said again.“500,000…” Xyla said.At the venue, everyone, including the auctioneer on stage, was stunned.“What are these two up to? Are they competing to see who’s richer and a bigger fool? Hahaha…”“The longer you live, the weirder things you see!”“Are they really fighting over a worthless piece of imitated art?”“Isn’t this a little too funny? Are they inherently fond of imitated art?”People around them began to discuss among themselves again…Although Sharon Lindt was puzzled by Xyla’s behavior, she knew that Xyla must have had her reasons.She knew her daughter-in-law well enough.Sharon believed that her daughter-in-law must’ve seen through something that’s hidden in the painting.
Xyla Quest then gently reached for Sharon Lindt’s hand.Sharon smiled. “I know that you have your reasons.”Instantly, the entire lobby was silent…Right then, the obese, middle-aged man walked up to Xyla. “Lady… After this, may I admire this painting of yours for a moment?” he asked.Xyla smiled at the man. “Sure,” she said.“Do you also suspect that this is a case of a painting within a painting? Was that why you bid for it?” the obese, middle-aged man asked curiously.Sure enough, this man also had suspicions of there being a painting within a painting…Xyla still smiled. “Well… Yes.”The obese, middle-aged man instantly laughed. “You have good eyes. If I had enough money, I would have made a gamble today.”Xyla looked the man up and down. He was dressed in ordinary clothes, and he looked nothing like the celebrities here.It looked like he was here to purchase auction items on behalf of his boss. He was not some famous, powerful, or rich individual. Indeed, he didn’t seem