Jeremy Quest’s tone was full of affection for his partner.

His gaze was filled with gentleness.

Xyla Quest had seen such a gentle look in Jeremy’s when her mother was still alive.

Xyla also saw it before her father’s relationship with May Conner turned sour.

Approximately five minutes later, a slender figure walked down the stairs.

From Xyla’s perspective, the first thing she saw was the woman’s body-hugging, high-slit dress as well as her long, fair legs concealed beneath it. The woman also had a thin waist and modest breasts.

Immediately after that, Xyla saw the woman’s long, black, curly hair…

Xyla also saw her exotic face with intricate make-up on.

The woman before Xyla was none other than Betty Starmount, a popular girl from the performing arts department of a film academy, whom Xyla’s company had recently signed on.

Betty was the classic example of exotic beauty. Her future was limitless, and she had a tame personality.

The moment Xyla saw Betty, she felt as if she had