Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest) novel Chapter 54

Xyla’s heart wrenched painfully, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Back then, Georgie’s little brother had studied at Country Y with them. Although they went to different schools, they would spend their weekends together. He was a cheerful and sensible child. Xyla had always thought of him as her own little brother. A few days earlier, he had even sent her a message through WeChat, reminding her to take care of her health.

How could such a bright existence be gone, just like that?

Tears instantly started to fall from Xyla’s eyes. “Okay, I’ll give you a month off. Where are you? I’ll come to you.”

“There are many things at the company that need your attention, so you don’t have to come. I will burn a few more joss sticks for my brother on your behalf.” As she spoke, Georgie’s voice eventually dissolved into whimpers.

“Where exactly are you?” asked Xyla again.

“President Xyla, now’s not the time for you to be capricious. Listen to me… okay?”

“Enough with the nonsense. Tell me where you are.”

“I'm at home.”

With that, Xyla immediately hung up, packed some luggage, and hastily left the house.

***

At two in the afternoon, Xyla and Georgie arrived at Sunlight City, the latter’s hometown. It was a small town in the southern region.

Georgie’s little brother’s wake lasted for three days, and Xyla kept Georgie company the whole time. On the last night of the funeral, Xyla accompanied Georgie on a walk around the small town.