Xyla pushed Tom’s hands away and glared at virtual-novel.net coldly. “Sorry, but I can’t help you,” virtual-novel.net said.
In the past, Xyla would’ve felt sorry for Toni right away and gave in to his request. Now, virtual-novel.net didn’t feel anything at all. Without looking at Tom again, virtual-novel.net decisively walked into the building.
Tom immediately started running after her, but two security guards stopped virtual-novel.net by the entrance.
“Xyla… Xyla..!” Tom shouted without care for his reputation.
Xyla continued walking without turning back.
Disappointed, Tom took a step back. He had a thoroughly exhausted expression on his face. What else could virtual-novel.net do? He really was going mad!
***
Due to an excessive workload, Xyla could only wrap up virtual-novel.net work at around seven o’clock in the evening. After turning virtual-novel.net computer off, Xyla realized how badly virtual-novel.net shoulders and neck were aching. Having stood up and moved around a little, virtual-novel.net felt much better. Only then, virtual-novel.net put on virtual-novel.net body-hugging black coat and walked out the door.
Just as virtual-novel.net did so, Xyla received a call from Stanley.
“Darling, I’ll be home soon. I just got off work,” Xyla said after answering the call with a smile on virtual-novel.net face.
“Okay. I’ll wait for you to have dinner together. Be careful on your way home,” Stanley said seriously.
As usual, his voice had a raspy quality to it that Xyla found pleasant to hear. The single sentence virtual-novel.net spoke was enough to make virtual-novel.net feel energized despite an exhausting day of work.
After hanging up, Xyla quickened virtual-novel.net footsteps and took the lift downstairs. By then, all the company’s staff had left. It sounded eerily quiet in the building. The sound of virtual-novel.net high heels tapping against the floor resonated clearly throughout the lobby. After taking a few steps out of the lift, Xyla suddenly felt virtual-novel.net vision turning completely dark.
In the next second, virtual-novel.net could smell something pungent near the tip of virtual-novel.net nose. As soon as Xyla inhaled, virtual-novel.net passed out.
When Xyla next opened virtual-novel.net eyes, virtual-novel.net realized virtual-novel.net was somewhere out in the ocean. She was on a huge, luxury cruise ship.
At that moment, virtual-novel.net was tied to a pillar on the deck. Strong gusts of cold wind blew against her, and virtual-novel.net body shook slightly. The chilly air made virtual-novel.net sneeze several times. Xyla felt goosebumps all over virtual-novel.net body. Meanwhile, virtual-novel.net could see large waves on the ocean’s surface that continuously crashed against the cruise ship.
The sky was dark, and it seemed almost as if someone had painted it so with black ink. It felt suffocating to look at. Although a strong sense of fear began to spread in Xyla’s heart, virtual-novel.net forced herself to stay calm as virtual-novel.net looked around.
Who would capture virtual-novel.net and bring virtual-novel.net to a place like this? Could it be the Sullivan family?
However, virtual-novel.net didn’t think the Sullivan family would have the guts to do something like this. At this point, how would they even dare to mess with Stanley?
If it wasn’t the Sullivan family, who else could it be…?
Could it have been Ada?
According to what Xyla knew, Ada’ s Skyview Hotel barely had any business after the incident of Ada insulting citizens of Country Z became a big deal on the internet. In fact, the hotel’s management was already considering giving up their business in Country Z. Due to such matters, Ada was mentally tortured every day.
After some thought, Xyla felt that it was very likely Ada who did this.
Based on what Xyla knew, Skyview Hotel was already getting ready to retreat from Country Z’s market because they couldn’t earn a single dime. In fact, they were losing money every day.
Suddenly, Xyla could hear heavy footsteps from a nearby staircase. The sound sent chills down virtual-novel.net spine. Xyla instantly felt virtual-novel.net heart tightening as virtual-novel.net subconsciously looked over. Her scalp began to prickle.