“I think you’re right. Judging from the way Stanley Batton treats you, I honestly don’t believe that he hates you.

“I think he’s sincere. I understand men the most. If a man hates a woman, he’d never be so nice to her no matter how much wealth and glory she brings to him.”

Christopher Lancelot strongly agreed with Xyla Quest. His admiration for her intelligence was only amplified as he spoke.

“Let me put it this way. I think you shouldn’t be downhearted for the time being. Gather your though