“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. “
Fia nodded. “So, what is your final decision?”Barbara said, “We have to see what Peter says and see if he has any remorse toward Britney.”“Sally!” Fia shouted in the direction of the changing room.Sally came out in a white coat. “Barbara, Britney, do you believe me?”The Thomas sisters exchanged a glance and both nodded.“There is something I need to remind you.” Sally hesitated. “My brother has been investigating lately whether what happened to my dad has anything to do with your family.”Barbara replied, “I know. He called me.”“When misfortune befell our family back then, my brother was the one who withstood the greatest torture. If this matter is really related to Mr. Thomas, I’m afraid that my brother will hate all of you from the Thomas family.”Sally said, “So, testing him might allow him to figure out that Britney is alive. There is a possibility… that Britney would face danger once again.”“I’m not afraid!” Britney’s hoarse voice rang out. “I already died before an
Nobody expected Peter to suddenly appear at the door and coincidentally bump into Britney. Nobody spoke and they could only silently observe. Barbara grabbed her sister’s hand nervously, fearful that Peter would go mad and want to kill her to silence her. Peter asked again, “You’re Britney?” She was dressed in black, with a black cap and black mask, and had long black hair. Her revealed skin was fair, but her features were not visible. Peter was not worried, and speedily took off her cap. Barbara shrieked. “What are you doing!” Fia and Sally also went forward in worry. As for Britney, the person involved, she did not move at all, not putting up any resistance, nor stopping him. She seemed to intentionally allow him to take off her cap. The horrifying scar from the corner of her forehead, from her eyes to her cheeks, even though it had faded quite a bit, remained a terrifying sight. One could imagine how painful and miserable it was when it was inflicted
Peter was in so much pain that he started sweating, but he did not make a sound.She looked at him, wishing she could dig his heart out to see if it was black.“Peter, does it hurt?”Peter’s eyes were damp and red, but he could not say a word.His mind was filled with the once obedient and naive little lady who always called him Peter and followed him around.“This bit of pain is too light in comparison to what I’ve gone through.” Britney laughed loudly. “You can either kill me or marry me in order to protect Esme and yourself. Only by marrying me will I keep my mouth shut.”*** Peter did not know how he managed to leave the hospital. He drove to the bridge at River Fane with one arm while the other injured one throbbed in dull pain, as if Britney cursed it. Back then he had chosen to walk the dark path and never expected any errors to occur. Now, it was clear that there was someone behind the scenes who was changing everything and making everything more complicated!“Pe
Peter raised his head and looked at the dark clouds. “It’s about to rain.”Esme did not know why he was suddenly mentioning such a thing. It made no sense.Peter continued, “Before it rains, the clouds cover the sun and even thunder will roar.”Esme was speechless.“Esme, do what you want to do. Appreciate the time you have.”Esme hugged Peter’s waist tightly, feeling that she had never felt his heart so cold.“Mr. Hall, have you forgotten our past?”“Our past is nonexistent, nor will there be a future.” Peter said sharply. “Let go!”Esme replied, “No, we clearly…”“If you don’t let go, I’ll go and surrender now!” Peter snapped.Esme’s hatred grew in her eyes as she said softly, “You men are indeed heartless. When you are in love, you say that you are willing to die for me. When you no longer love me, you can’t help but wish me dead!”Peter closed his eyes, not saying anything. He sensed her motive for hugging him and turned around to strangle her. “You’re seeking death!”
“Are you hiding something from me?” Seeing him so hesitant, Esme grabbed his arm.“Mr. Hall, if even you can’t be bothered about me, I don’t know what I would do in the future…”“I’ve said it before. As long as you don’t target me, I don’t care what you do.” Peter shook her hand off. This was the last mercy he could show her.He never thought of sending the woman he loved to hell.Regardless of how many times she had hurt him, how many times he was used by her and lied to. Back then, he hated her and wanted to kill her to end everything, but in the end, his anger still receded.Esme watched in a daze as Peter drove away. Thinking about his reminder, she immediately pulled out her phone to make a call.The man on the other end picked up, and his lazy voice came. “What’s the matter?”“Was it you who called the police? You got me to come see Peter on purpose to force him to surrender and get me killed?!” Esme questioned agitatedly.The man said with a smile, “Fool, what nonsense a
Fia shut her eyes and asked softly, “What were you busy with in the afternoon?”“Some work related stuff,” Conrad said instinctively.Fia said, “Sophia said that you got her to accompany me for a checkup after paying and then left in a hurry.“There must have been something quite urgent, right? Otherwise, why would you leave during my pregnancy checkup?”Conrad swallowed, and hugged her shoulders a little tighter.“Yeah. It was something a little more urgent. I’ve aggrieved you. I won’t do it next time.”The corner of Fia’s lips curled. “I am your wife. Can’t you tell me?”She already asked to such an extent. Conrad knew that if he continued to keep it hidden, she would only become more suspicious.“It’s my mother’s matters.”Fia was slightly stunned. She pushed him away and looked at him seriously.“What happened to her?”“She fought with the servants at the old residence, saying that she wanted to leave.” Conrad frowned. “She was a little injured, so I got the hospital hea
“He was murdered. We haven’t found any suspects.” Conrad’s gaze was deep. “I was called over to facilitate the investigation. The fingerprints on the deceased were not a match to mine.”“That’s good.” Fia let out a sigh of relief.Conrad could not help but ask, “Are you suspecting me?”“No.” Fia explained with a frown, “There have been a number of false accusations one after another. I’m worried that someone will harm you.”Conrad said, “They have also asked Jason to cooperate in the investigation and he was cleared of suspicion too.”“It’s impossible for it to be Evans!” Fia said without hesitation.Conrad’s expression instantly turned ugly.Fia noticed that things weren't quite right. “I meant that Evans was the victim. How could he still be able to murder your bodyguard…”“Right.” Conrad did not wish to ask too deeply.Fia asked, “Then, who do you think has such great guts? And the ability to do all these?”Conrad threw the question back at her. “Who do you think it could
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