Barbara and Britney couldn’t say a word. They felt that Fia was also a tragic figure in all of this. Fia said, “All I can say is that if you can accept the worst possible outcome, we can all make that bet.”Eileen took a step forward. “I’ll go with you!”Barbara looked at the two of them, her vision blurred by tears. “Thank you.”When Fia saw her like that, she suddenly remembered a certain Parker.“Barbara… To be honest, you can speak with Director Parker about this. He might be able to suggest to us a better way of doing this.”“No!” Barbara said as she wiped the tears off her face. “I'd rather die than speak to him about this!”Only she knew how torturous it was when she married into the Parkers.She really didn’t want anything to do with them anymore!When Fia saw Britney holding Barbara’s hand, she whispered, “I can see that you two mean a lot to each other. As the older sister, if you want to help your younger sister, you need to sacrifice something too, right?”Barbar
Britney looked away. “What if Conrad wants to help Esme? What should we do?”Barbara recalled Fia’s suggestion. “Then we’ll ask Finn for help! The Parkers owe me, and I’ll tell him everything! If he still has a heart, he will help us!”Britney shook her head. “Barbara, I don’t want to drag you into this.”Barbara wrapped her arms around her. “You’re not dragging me into anything. That woman knows how to get on our parents’ good side. If this continues, she’ll eventually take over everything that our family owns. I can’t let that happen!”When Britney thought about her father, she asked, “Dad… Didn’t hesitate in accepting her as me at all?”“Ha! It’ll be weird if he grew suspicious at all. He wished both of us would put profit first even since he was little. Esme… She suits his every expectation!” As Barbara said that, she logged into her home’s security system through her phone and deleted the footage without raising any alarm. Around nine at night, Esme remained awake waiting f
Esme eavesdropped from the stairs and smiled, satisfied.… The next morning.Fia heard noises as soon as she got off the staircase.She followed the noise and saw Barbara being blocked outside by the bodyguards.Barbara yelled, “I want to meet with your madam!”The bodyguard simply shook his head. “I’m sorry. But, without Mr. Maxwell’s permission, no one is allowed to see the madam.”When Barbara saw Fia, she quickly waved her hand. “Mrs. Maxwell, I’m here to see you!”Fia nodded and said to the bodyguard, “Let her in.”“I’m sorry, madam. However, Mr. Maxwell was very clear about it when he left this morning. We aren’t allowed to let you see any outsider,” the bodyguard lowered his head and replied.Fia said, “Give him a call and I’ll talk to him.”The bodyguard was worried that she might hurt herself and the children in her womb, so he had no choice but to give Conrad a call.Fia grabbed his phone and spoke in an irritated tone. “What’s wrong with you again? Are you impri
Fia shut her eyes. She didn’t want to know what happened anymore.But Barbara had no one to turn to and told her everything in detail.“When they were fighting, someone pulled down Britney’s hat and mask. My dad immediately said that she’s a hideous monster, that she’s going against basic morality, and said a lot of other hurtful things.“He may be only treating Britney so callously because he doesn’t know the truth, it’s especially cruel toward her. She had gone through so much… Would she not feel upset when her own father was the one that said it? Not to mention that she was already emotionally scarred beforehand…”Fia took a deep breath. “Have you ever thought about telling your parents the whole truth?”“I almost did it today, but Britney stopped me. She must be really upset… That her own father couldn’t recognize her and said so many hurtful things to her.”Barbara blamed herself for all of what happened as she lowered her head.“I talked with her a few times already, telli
Sally looked around. It was too early and it would be quite difficult to get a taxi.“I’ll take you up on your offer, then.”“Welcome aboard!” Kent quickly got out of the car, walked around it, and opened the door on the passenger’s side. “Have a seat.”Sally smiled and glanced at him.When he was in the car too, she asked, “How old are you?”Kent said, “Probably about your age.”Sally smiled helplessly. “Do you even know how old I am?”“I do,” Kent said with a serious tone. “You’re pretty and kind, however. No matter how old you are, you’ll always look young.”Sally laughed. “If you put your effort into wooing a girl, you’ll probably already have a girlfriend.”Kent nodded. “Of course. Unfortunately, I’m no longer in the market for that. I currently only have eyes on one.”Sally frowned. “Is the attraction not mutual?”Kent felt like she had just figuratively stabbed him in the back.He didn’t even manage to tell her about how he liked her, and she already concluded it was
The car stopped at the gates that led to Midas Height. Kent unlocked the car and opened the door.He looked at Sally and said, “Sally… Whether it’s you or Fia, I wish that all of you can meet with that special someone that can make you happy!”Sally looked at Kent at a loss. “We don’t know each other that well. Why do I feel like you care?”Kent scratched the back of his head. “That’s because you’re a good doctor and a good woman. I don’t want you to suffer too much.”Sally wasn’t willing to think too much and asked, “There are plenty of good women in this world. Are you going to wish all of them good luck?”Kent laughed. “Of course not! There are a lot of good women, yes. But I only know a few!”Sally could feel heart thumping slightly wildly. “I’m going in now.”When Kent saw her walk away, the smile on his face widened.Sophia ran over to escort Sally, and then saw Kent standing not that far away.“What’s Mr. Gilbert doing here, Doctor Sally?”Sally turned over and looked
“Sure.”Fia lay down and unbuttoned her shirt so that Sally could listen to the babies’ heartbeat.She whispered, “Are they three months old now?”Fia nodded. “In two more days.”Sally continued, “From the looks of it, your kids are doing fine. Remember, don’t get too tired. If there’s anything, tell Conrad or the others to do it.”Fia lowered her eyes and said, “What I want to do the most now is to make Esme reveal her true face so that she can be punished to the full extent of the law!”“That is something quite difficult to achieve right now,” Sally said. She got a headache when she thought about her brother.After completing the checkup, Sally taught Fia how to massage herself. She only left after she was sure that Fia didn’t make any mistakes.Sophia walked Sally out while Fia was lying on the bed, thinking about something.Once out of the mansion, Sally asked Sophia, “Who has Fia met lately?”Sophia said, “Quite a few.”Sally said, “Tell Conrad to let her see fewer peop
“Conrad always likes to do things that make me upset,” Victor said as he pressed on his wounds. It really was upsetting.The secretary hesitated for a while before saying, “To be honest, Mr. Maxwell still treats you quite well.”“How so?” Victor didn’t want to acknowledge it.“We can start with what happened in the northern suburbs this time. If he didn’t help, you would have…” The secretary stopped. He would have already died from losing too much blood before he could reach the hospital.However, he didn’t dare to say it out loud.Victor frowned and said, “Well, that’s his fault. He made too many enemies, and dragged me into it because we share the same last name.”The secretary tried his best not to roll his eyes. He was the boss. He was always right.…Eileen walked around the place before coming back and then looked at the building opposite.She asked Silas, “Why does Conrad want to set up an office here?”“You’re overthinking things, Ms. Reid,” Silas quickly explained. “
She was not worthy of him.Right from the start."Wait a moment."She lowered her head to treat the wounds of a mother and son, then stood up with the medical kit and smiled at him."Shall I treat you to a meal?""Sure."She led him through the damp and moldy alley to a shabby restaurant.She ordered two bowls of noodles in the local language, sat down at the old table, took out a handkerchief, and wiped it vigorously.Conrad looked at her. It was obvious that she was different from before.She had gone through hardship, suffering, despair, and then settled down.The noodles were not delicious. There was no oil or salt, and even the soup was bland and tasteless.He looked at her sallow face and said, "Is this what you've been eating the whole year you’ve been here?""This is considered a good meal." Annie did not complain and said that she usually just ate some steamed buns.The conditions here were poor and backward in various ways.Moreover, Lucifer was determined to ma
Fia stood on the streets, looking at the photos and remembering what Lucifer had once mentioned."When everything is over, how about I take you, Adrian, and Irene on a trip?"The man's blue eyes were like the sea, looking at her deeply.She fell into a daze for a moment back then.After coming back to her senses, she replied without emotion, "You should find a partner and travel around the world, and I should live a good life with my children."The sound of car horns on the road brought Fia back from her thoughts.She looked at the blue sky and white clouds and remembered the beggar boy she met on the bridge when she was a child.If he hadn't been taken away that day, would it have been different if he managed to wait until she and her mother went to find him?The days ahead were still very long, and she was not sure whether she would be able to live peacefully with Conrad in the future.But she would never swallow her anger like she did before.Later, Conrad, a decisive char
Irene whimpered, turned around, and hugged Adrian. "Adrian, does Daddy not want us anymore?""No, don't talk nonsense! Didn't you hear what Daddy just said?""I heard him, but why do we have to choose? I won't be happy no matter who Mommy marries.""Shut up!" Adrian was a little anxious. If this silly sister of his said in front of everyone that their mommy could marry two men, it would be over!"Why shut up? Why can't we be with Mommy, Daddy, and our biological dad..."Adrian immediately covered her mouth. He knew that this sister of his could not speak normal words!Everyone in the audience also had mixed emotions. Those who originally complained about Lucifer’s actions all became quiet at this moment.With Lucifer’s blessings, Conrad took off the mask.Fia looked at him, tears rolling down her face.How much she had wished to have a wedding back then. She did not expect it to be so many years late.Conrad said with difficulty, "I didn't expect him to do this either."He w
"Do you really want to stop the wedding?" Lucifer smiled half-heartedly, looking at him like a fool.***"What's going on? Why hasn't the groom come yet?" Everyone couldn't help discussing.Fia stood on the stage and exchanged looks with the emcee.Both of them were a little tired from standing.The emcee asked her awkwardly, "The groom?""He should be coming soon." After Fia finished speaking, the wind blew and revealed her face under the veil. "Just wait."The emcee cursed internally. 'It's really rare to have a wedding with such a beautiful bride kept waiting.'Fia fiddled with the veil on her head to cover her face, making her hazy beauty even more attractive.Just as everyone was waiting impatiently, the music suddenly changed to a more passionate one.The groom appeared.Wearing a black suit with gold threads and a blue rose on his chest, the six-foot-two man wore a golden mask on his face.With just one glance, Fia’s heart suddenly jumped and her body temperature bec
The two kids could only rush back to find their mother and tell her what happened.Fia did not panic. "You were raised by Daddy. Don't you trust him? He is a man who keeps his promises. He said he is just inviting them to the wedding, so they are just attending the wedding."Even though she was suspicious in her heart, she would not speak ill of him to her two children.This island belonged to Lucifer, and his spies were everywhere.If he was infuriated, no one stood to gain anything from it."But that person was not arranged to sit down. He was taken into the woods," Adrian said anxiously.Fia turned to look at her son. "Are you worried about him?"Adrian could not look directly at her.Irene spoke first. "I'm the one who’s worried. I don't want them to fight.""Oh." Fia reassured them. "It should be fine. Today is a special day. Your daddy will not want to see blood."She thought Lucifer was simply afraid that Conrad would cause trouble, so he brought him to the island to l
Amused, Lucifer said, "Those people are not under my command.""They gave you all the companies under their names. You said you'd let bygones be bygones, but if you go back on your word, how will your subordinates see you?"Fia’s eyes were a little arrogant.Lucifer’s expression turned cold and he stared at her and said, "How important do you think Hellish Training Camp is to me?""Then give it away!" Fia raised her eyebrows, her eyes full of teasing.Lucifer was speechless for a couple of seconds and explained to her seriously in a rare instance, "Those people have sacrificed a lot since they started following me. I can't ignore them. Except one day when there is a more suitable successor. I will take the initiative to give up my position.""Then you have to lead them well." Fia smiled slyly.Lucifer gritted his teeth with hatred. "Marrying you is equivalent to marrying a housekeeper. From now on, must everything I do have your permission?"Fia said, "Invisible shackles."On
"I got it.""Thank you, Daddy!" Adrian kissed him twice on the face. "My sister and I will take care of you until you die.""Hahahaha!" Lucifer could not stop laughing. "Okay, I'll wait until you two grow up to see me off."He smiled while carrying Adrian and walked to Fia and Irene.Irene was eating something and said vaguely, "Adrian’s temper is getting worse now, and he lost his temper with me.""Who is angry with you!" Adrian slid off Lucifer. "Who do you think you are, that you can influence me?""Mommy, Adrian is shouting at me!" Irene pouted.Adrian turned his back. "Forget it. I won't talk to you anymore."Lucifer and Fia looked at Irene."Mommy, Daddy, what are you looking at me for?" Irene blinked, looking innocent.Lucifer sat down beside her. "Adrian should love you, but you should also respect him.""Didn't I respect him?" Irene was a little confused.Fia said, "While I'm still here, you just spread rumors that he is angry with you."Irene replied, "But he was
Eileen returned to the living room."Is she really going to marry Lucifer?" Victor asked nervously.Eileen remained silent.Victor threw the spatula in his hand. "Can't you stop her for a bit?""Why should I stop her? No matter who she marries, she will always be my best friend!" Eileen said angrily. "Whoever wants to stop her should stop her on their own!"Victor saw that she was angry and quickly picked up the spatula. "I'm going to cook."Eileen rolled her eyes at him, sat on the sofa, and scrolled through her phone.Thinking of Adrian and Irene, she could not help but feel a little irritable.What if Fia and Lucifer had a child in the future?For the happiness of the two children, she forwarded the photo sent by Fia to Conrad.After Conrad received the photo, he immediately ordered everyone under him to put down all work and find the location in the photo.Three days later.The wedding on the island was beautifully decorated, dreamy and gorgeous, with Lucifer’s involvem
Soon, Fia knew what they were doing with just a little of the decoration showing.Decorating the wedding venue.Irene was a little girl who was very happy when she saw balloons and pink ribbons.She ran over and grabbed them, but her brother, Adrian, slapped her little hand."Don't cause trouble!""So beautiful! These uncles and aunts were invited by Daddy. Can't I play with these things?"Adrian pinched her cheek and said, "That's Daddy decorating the wedding scene for Mommy!""What?" Irene immediately retracted her hand and said with an apologetic look. "I'm sorry. I didn't know."Adrian rubbed her head and said, "It doesn't matter. Don’t simply meddle. It should be beautiful when it's done."Irene nodded, took her brother’s hand and hid under a nearby coconut tree, and spent the whole day doing nothing except cooking and watching them.By evening, the dreamy and beautiful wedding scene was mostly completed.Irene leaned against her brother and asked dully, "Daddy and Momm