Revenge of the Hideous Lady (Xyla Quest)

Chapter 2509

Although the sun had long sunk beneath the horizons and darkness had set in, the lively city wasn't about to be silent anytime soon.

Hannah felt deeply unsettled, so much that she didn't leave right away.

Instead, she waited in front of the bar, filled with hesitance and anxiety.

Should she really leave?

Would Rihanna truly be able to sort things out?

The man was Raymond Gray... Neither Rihanna nor the bar could afford to upset him, lest they face terrible repercussions.

Hannah remained standing on the same spot, uncertain. She really didn't know what to do.

Finally, she came to a decision. She took out her phone and tapped open a ride-hailing application on her phone.

Yet just as she did that, she instantly closed it. Afterwards, she began pacing back and forth in worried circles, going to and fro aimlessly.

Right as she was trapped in her worried musings, a group of people exited the bar. Raymond Gray, dressed in black, sporty attire, led all of them in a flamboyant manner.

Despite his stunningly good looks, one could tell he was a womanizer with just a single glance at him.

As he walked, several bodyguards trailed faithfully after him from behind.

With the grandiose way he carried himself and the eye-catching bodyguards, Raymond gave off an imposing air that intimidated many from approaching him.

When his eyes fell on the pacing Hannah, he instantly stopped in his tracks. Then, he shot forward and grabbed her roughly by the arm.

"They told me you had food-poisoning and were admitted to the hospital. What's going on? Why are you loitering around here?" Raymond demanded coldly.

Rihanna had personally come to him and went out of her way to tell him that Hannah had food-poisoning. Rihanna also added that Hannah was sent to the hospital right after she finished singing. Yet here Hannah was, looking perfectly fine.

Raymond's realization was immediate. He had been lied to!

Hannah was startled, eyes widened in shock.

She didn't expect Raymond to leave the bar soon...! She could easily guess what his words implied.

Rihanna had probably lied to him and said that she, Hannah, suddenly had food-poisoning and had to be admitted into the hospital... In spite of that, Raymond found Hannah standing here.

Rihanna's lie had been exposed, and Hannah had also inadvertently exposed herself.

Regret washed over Hannah. Had she known any better, she wouldn't have dwelled in her worries and left this place as quickly as possible. She shouldn't have hesitated so much. If only she took action!

However, it was all too late.

In the next second, a thought

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suddenly occurred to Hannah. She quickly bent over and clutched her stomach tightly with her hands, making a show of agony. In a weak voice, she groaned, "Yes, Mr. Gray... I do have food-poisoning. My stomach's aching terribly right now. I wanted to go to the hospital, but I couldn't get a ride at all... That's why I've been standing here. I was

waiting for a ride..."

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"I left right after I finished singing. Ms. Jensen probably thought I had already found a ride and was on my way to the hospital. That's why she told you all those things..." Hannah continued, explaining everything as best as she could.

This was the only way she could salvage the situation.

It was the only way to ensure Rihanna wouldn't be dragged into the mess Hannah had made.

Unfortunately, her explanation fell on deaf ears. Raymond refused to believe her.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Clearly, this was also a lie.

Raymond didn't make it obvious that

he'd seen through Hannah's lie.

Instead, he sneered and carried Hannah. Alright. If that's the case, happen to have a car. I'll send you to the hospital. Isn't your stomach aching? You probably can't walk, can you? That's fine. I'll carry you. What do you say?"

Hannah's heart pounded rapidly at his unexpected suggestion. She couldn't think straight.

She forced herself to take a deep

breath and tried her best to calm down. With a careful glance at him. she said slowly, "No, it's fine. I can walk on my own, Mr. Gray. I don't want to cause you any trouble. Please get home and have a good rest."

Raymond's eyes flashed with a sinister glimmer. Before Hannah could react, he threw her violently to the ground.