“She is a practitioner,” Conrad said with certainty.Silas nodded. “Seems like it.”Conrad turned to look at Silas. “What do you think?”“Sir, what do you mean what do I think?” Silas was very careful. “I don’t quite understand.”Conrad asked, “She brought her two children out on her own. Where is her husband?”Silas frowned. “We haven’t found out who her husband is. The two children’s identities have been easy to check and even her identity was easy to check.”“Her children aren’t registered under their father?” Conrad did not know why, but he was unwilling to address the unknown man as her husband, and instead addressed him as the children’s father.Silas replied, “No, the two children have individual accounts.”Conrad replied, “Even if they have individual accounts, they should have gotten it from their father somewhere. How could there be no traces?”Silas responded, “Sir, I’m not lying to you. It really is not possible to find out the children’s father’s identity. I think
Conrad felt uncomfortable. He swept a cold glance at the people around and urged the person-in-charge. “Continue, don’t dilly-dally!”“Alright, sure.” The person-in-charge immediately went to the front to continue the auction.Fia sarcastically remarked, “The person who caused trouble is you and you still have the nerve to scold others.”Silas was a little speechless. This woman really didn’t know what was good for her, did she?Conrad had never taken such initiative toward anyone before.“Mommy, you’re being rude!” Irene tugged at Fia’s hand.Fia rubbed her head a little helplessly. “Irene, talk to your brother for a bit.”“Mommy…” Irene felt a little aggrieved.Adrian plopped on Irene’s chair, also not agreeing with his mother.Fia was a little speechless. “Alright, then I won’t talk to him anymore. Okay?”Irene and Adrian praised her. “Mommy’s the best!”Conrad felt a little disappointed. These two children were extra adorable. If he had children, would they be like them?
Irene grabbed her brother and asked softly, “How much money is that?”Adrian swallowed and replied softly, “Enough to buy a couple of the houses we live in now.”“Wow, so rich!” Irene’s eyes were gleaming.“2.25 million.”The host was a little stunned. The bids were so extravagant? What capricious men!“Sir, it’s just a drawing. Why don’t we forget it? It’s not worth it.” Silas bent to advise.Conrad did not understand why he was so angry either. He raised the bidding paddle and shouted, “3 million!”“Pfft!” Fia laughed.Conrad looked at her at a loss.She waved her hand. “Nothing, nothing. Just go on bidding.”A drawing she drew when she was bored fishing, a casual drawing, was worth 3 million?They were really rich!“Mr. Evans, there isn’t a need.”Jason’s secretary advised him earnestly with a worried expression, fearing that he would end up in a confrontation with others.Jason lowered his gaze and tossed the bidding paddle to his secretary.He sincerely wanted to op
Fia bought that sapphire necklace for three million.Conrad frowned as he stared at her. She ignored him as she carried her son and daughter on the way to pay for the necklace.Silas, noticing that Conrad had been staring at her, asked in a hushed tone, "Should we continue to look at the items up for auction?"“Yes.” Conrad controlled himself. He did not wish to develop a weird dependence toward a woman who was a stranger.Jason, who was in the last row, got up suddenly, and his secretary asked, at a loss, "Mr. Evans, the Fortune Jade you wanted to bid for has not yet appeared."“I don’t want it anymore!” Jason strode away.“Mommy, why do you want to buy this?” Irene held the box with the necklace in it, extremely lost.Adrian was also at a loss. “Mommy, don’t you dislike wearing these kinds of ostentatious, outdated things?”Fia had no way to directly tell the two children that she did not want Conrad’s money and that was why she bid for this necklace.She joked. “Either of y
Receiving the necklace from Irene, Jason smiled at the girl before facing Fia again. “Your account number?”Fia took out her phone and logged onto her bank app, then showed Jason the receipt she had received earlier. It was then Jason finally knew the name of this woman—Sia*.Well, only half of the name. Her surname was censored so he could only see her first name.“What’s your last name?” he asked instinctively. “Stewart,” Fia answered coldly. She could not afford to blow her cover, not yet. Especially not in front of Jason.Hearing her surname, Jason nodded with a heavy heart and returned her the three million, which meant he even forfeited the profit.“What about the profit you earned from the auction?”“It’s fine. I could put this necklace up for auction again.” Jason said after a short moment of silence, “I hope we won’t face another buyer like you again, Ms. Stewart.”“…”“It’s true. This necklace isn’t worth three million. At best, this thing is only worth a few hundre
Fia was still staring at the ceiling even after Adrian and Irene had fallen asleep. Her mind drifted away as she reminisced about the past…Two hours later, she couldn't take it anymore. She snuck out the bedroom and went to the kitchen. She had kept several bottles of branded cocktails in her fridge. She took out a brandy flavored cocktail and finished it in one go.The weather was rather cold at the time. After gulping down the ice-cold cocktail from the fridge, Fia’s body felt even colder.“Mommy!”Adrian, who just got up from bed, walked into the kitchen barefooted.“Hey, Adrian! Why aren’t you wearing your slippers?” Fia hurried out the kitchen to get him his slippers.Following his mother, Adrian said, “I didn’t see you when I woke up. I was afraid that you might have gone out on a mission without saying goodbye again.”“…”Saddened by her son’s words, Fia held Arian in her arms to help him wear his slippers and said, “I’m here. Mommy isn’t going anywhere.”“I also thoug
She quickly entered her room to receive the call in private. “Hello?”“How are you lately?” A cold, modulated voice could be heard from the other end of the call. The voice that was clearly a result of a voice changer was still always as cold and uncomfortable to hear. Still, Beryl had gotten used to it by now. Every time she received his call, she would feel a rush of excitement. Even though she had not met this man behind that voice changer before, he had given her a great sense of security.After all, her son had become so submissive and docile to her in the last five years. And it was all thanks to him!“Thank you, master. Your drug is really effective. My son has not recovered his memories since.”“It’s my honor to be able to assist you,” the man said with a grin.“When will you be giving me the next dose? I’ve increased his dose so I’m running out soon.”“Sure, I can give you the next dose soon. But it depends on what you can do for me.”Beryl hung up the phone, satisf
Fine, so be it! Conrad decided to give in because Silas was genuinely concerned about his well-being. During this checkup, Silas had contacted the hospital to bring over a medical team in secret. When the hospital director brought his crew over, they had to wear long coats, sunglasses and face masks, fearing that people would recognize them.Seeing these people that Silas brought over, Conrad smirked and said sarcastically, “Why the secrecy? It’s just a checkup. A bunch of paranoid psychos!”Silas and the hospital director were used to being chastised by him by now. However, this time, Sally was forced to come over because the original assigned doctor was on medical leave. And Sally was not going to tolerate Conrad’s childishly bad temper at all.“Mr. Maxwell, you’re merely getting a medical checkup. And yet, you asked us to dress like this. Just who the heck is the paranoid psycho?” Sally glared at Conrad coldly before opening her med kit.The director stepped forward and whispe
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