“…”Clenching her teeth, Britney did her best to bear the pain on her face. The man slapped her so hard that her mouth bled. However, she did not dare to show any defiance. Seeing her being so obedient, the man waved his hand and said, “Go to the lab and get ready. I’ll restore your voice.”“Thank you, Master.” Britney thanked the man earnestly. As long as she could restore her original self, Britney did not care about her dignity. “Heh!” The man stifled a laugh. “You b*tches think you’re so pure and untainted. Yet, in the end, you can only serve me as my dogs! Only I can show you the joy of living!”Britney felt disgusted hearing his words. Still, she could not afford to defy him.“Be a good girl and obey me.” The man grabbed Britney’s shoulders and said, “Compared to you and her, Esme is too filthy to be used as a pawn. Her use is about to be fully spent. As long as you obey me, I can make your wishes come true!”“Thank you, Master.”The man patted her skinny shoulders an
Tiger said coldly, “Argonauts Corp has survived this long because of Sir’s mercy. You should be grateful! If you insist on getting involved in things you shouldn’t, Sir will have no choice but to shut Argonauts Corp down!”“You!” Jason did his best to calm down before saying, “I just want to know if Fia is safe!”“This is none of your business, Mr. Evans,” Tiger retorted.When Jason was prepared to throw a punch at Tiger, Conall held his fist, consoling him, “Jason, calm down. Let me talk to him.”“Mr. Parker…”Conall nodded and said, “I understand you’re just concerned about Fia. Still, you’re not in the position to ask. So, allow me to ask them.”Recalling just how maddening Conrad could get, Jason relented and took a step back, allowing Conall to take charge.Putting a hand on his aching chest, Conall said in a pained tone, “Tell Conrad, no matter how late it is to do so, I still want to fulfill my responsibility as Fia’s father. Please, let Fia go. I’m asking him not as the
Mary marched toward the Maxwell villa as she wiped her tears.“What a heartless man! Did he fake his love for Fia in front of us all this while?! And for what? To avenge that first love of his? For that witch?!”Sensing how discontented her mother was, Sharon got down from her father’s arms and hurried to grasp Mary’s hand.“Mommy, are we looking for my godmother?”Hearing this, tears began streaking down Mary’s face again as she kneeled down to hold her daughter.“I’m so sorry, Sharon. I don’t know where your godmother’s gone. I have sent her so many messages but she did not reply to them at all… I… I am so…”Then, her sobs turned into weeping.Seeing this, Sharon began to tear up as well. She stepped forward to hug her mother. “Then let’s wait for her. Let's pray for her to come back to us again.”“…”Tyler, on the other hand, was standing next to his wife, conflicted. He really wanted to tell his wife and daughter about the plan but he was too afraid to do so! He was afraid
“Give him another call! No, you dial his number and give me your phone! I’ll tell him myself!” Victor said.Tyler raised an eyebrow and scowled at the man. “Don’t you have a phone too?”“Conrad had blacklisted my number! Why would I need to come here if I could just give him a call?!”“I see. Well, it’s still none of my concern!” Tyler ordered the bodyguards to send Victor away before stepping into the villa.As soon as he entered Conrad’s study, he could smell a strong scent of alcohol. Covering his nose with his hand, Tyler said, “What the hell are you doing? Brewing wine?”He then looked around and noticed that the study was pitch black. “And why didn’t you turn on the lights?”Yet, Conrad simply sat on the floor, not giving a response at all. Seeing this, Tyler took out his phone and turned on the torchlight to search for the room’s light switch. A few seconds later, he found the switch and flipped it on. Then, he turned and saw the empty bottles scattered around Conrad on
“This time… she must be even more heartbroken.”Conrad knew that this enemy of his would definitely let Fia know about his and Esme’s wedding. This would make her hate him even more.“Is there anything I can do to help?” Tyler asked.Twisting open the next bottle, Conrad said, “That person will definitely appear on the wedding day. He will definitely bring Fia over too.”Tyler shivered when he thought about Fia witnessing her husband marrying another woman before her eyes. The poor girl would be so devastated!“When that happens…” Conrad smiled at Tyler and said, “I will kill that *sshole. I’ll need you and the others to take care of Fia for me.”“Sure.”Conrad grasped on Tyler’s shoulder and said, “Please! You have to help me make her stay.”Tyler nodded and reaffirmed his promise to him. “Don’t worry. I’ll make her stay. Even if it means tying her up with a rope!”…“Jase, I’m so sorry! I can’t help you do that!”Kent had been evading Jason for two days. He did not think h
“You’re all scums who hurt Fia!” Jason’s eyes had turned red from the immense anger he felt. After glaring at Kent for a moment, he marched away, seething. Seeing this, Kent quickly made a call.“Silas, send someone to keep an eye on Jason Evans. I fear he will do anything reckless.”“Sure. Thanks for the heads-up.”“…”Hanging up, Kent looked at his phone speechlessly. Thanks for what? He was just worried that Jason would do something that he would regret, and that Conrad might lose his cool and also begin to retaliate hysterically. He did not dare to imagine just how much damage would be caused by these two!Meanwhile, Silas put down his phone and turned to the woman who was browsing jewelry. “Miss Thomas, are you done?”Esme raised her eyes and looked at Silas. “When is Conrad coming to accompany me?”“My apologies. Our boss is currently busy with work. He is unable to come.”Mrs. Thomas held Esme’s arm, feeling sorry for her daughter. Her baby girl was about to get marr
That’s right! If she could make the wedding day today, she would have officially become Conrad’s wife by now!“Britney, you weren’t like this before.” Mrs. Thomas began to sense something was off about her “daughter”. Responding with a sweet smile, Esme asked the shop attendant to bring over a necklace that was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and put it on Mrs. Thomas’ neck.“Look, Mom. This necklace suits you so much!”Looking at the beautiful necklace, Mrs. Thomas felt a little calmer. She was like most women. She was not able to resist the temptation of gold and jewelry.Hence, Esme’s shopping trip was a joyous one. She had never felt so happy and hopeful all her life! As long as her new master did not let Fia out, she would forever be Conrad’s wife! She would be able to enjoy her life spending his wealth forever!Not only that, this was just the beginning. When she and Conrad got married, his life would be hers. She would become more powerful than most people, never
“Yeah, that’s right. Aren’t you happy, Mom?” Esme’s smile was so sweet yet so terrifyingly creepy. She gently caressed Beth’s hair and said, “You’ve been through so much for me, Mom. From now onward, you can’t move anywhere other than your head.”“…”Beth began tearing up silently as she heard that. Esme continued on whispering in her ear. “You’ve acted so tough all your life. You never thought you’d end up like this, huh?”“…”In that instance, Beth felt something was off.“Allow me to release you from your torment, Mom.”Under the surveillance camera, Esme seemed like she was caressing her mother’s arm gently. She knew where the camera was facing. She knew where to face so that her mouth would not be filmed. So, no one could read her lips when they watched the footage later.“Esme…” Beth called out to her daughter anxiously. Sacrificing herself for her daughter was one thing. However, having her life taken by her daughter was something she could not bear.Esme beamed at
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