Peter couldn't help smiling faintly.Victor did not hate Conrad as much as rumored.Even the master's messages had their moments of failure."Such as suddenly not being able to hear people talking, or suddenly everything going dark and you can't see, or maybe even not being able to speak." Peter calmly described. All of these were possibilities.His gaze fell on Conrad’s injured leg. "Also, your leg might be in more pain."Victor’s face darkened. "Are you trying to mess with me?""Didn't you bring me here for this?” Peter ridiculed. “If you don't trust me, why did you bring me here?"Victor asked, "Is there no way to help him recover his memories without any discomfort?"Peter replied, "If it was just beginning, I would have. But after five years, with other drugs still present in his body, I can't guarantee that.""Alright, give me the drug," Conrad demanded, giving Victor a hostile look. "Stop talking so much."Victor chuckled and took a sip of his drink. "I hope that when
“What happened to your car! Where did you hit it? Are you injured?”Peter got out of the car with a gentle smile. “I was a little exhausted tonight and accidentally hit a roadside guardrail. I’m fine.”Sally pulled him over and after a check, and ensuring that he was fine, she finally let out a sigh of relief."In the future, be more careful and drive slower. If you ever feel too tired, just give me a call, and I'll come pick you up.""Let you pick me up? You're always working late." Peter teased.Sally sighed. "I have been quite busy these days, but I'll try to take it easy from now on.""Your workload doesn't depend on your schedule. The hospital will contact you as the director for any emergencies," Peter said as he ruffled Sally’s hair. Then he looked toward the front door and asked, "Are Mom and Dad asleep?""They're asleep." Sally noticed his complicated expression and asked quietly, "Is there something you want to talk to me about?"“Let's go to my study."The siblings
“Ms. Sia, do you think he might die?” Eileen suddenly tossed a rather unexpected question at her.Fia frowned and answered, “He won’t die.”“He doesn’t deserve to die just yet. He didn’t even die five years ago.”Letting out a sigh, Eileen said, “We live in the same building now, Ms. Sia. My apartment is right below yours.”“…”Fia kept quiet, not knowing how to answer her.“So, can I visit you now? Your children are asleep, right? So, I figured you’d have the time for a chat now.”Checking the clock on the wall, Fia said, “It’s almost 10PM. You should go to bed, Ms. Reid.”“Oh, it’s okay. You see, I’m a night owl. So, I can’t really sleep right now even if I lie on the bed. But if you’re feeling sleepy then… then perhaps we’ll chat some other time…”Hearing the dejected tone in Eileen’s voice, Fia could not help answering, “I don’t usually sleep that early either.”“So I can visit you now?”“Sure.”“Yay! You finally agreed!” Eileen was so happy that she jumped down from he
“Ms. Reid, I suggest you stop daydreaming. I am Sia Stewart, not that friend of yours.”“My friend had surgery when she was little because of a tumor in her throat.” Eileen asked, “Does that mean she cannot receive any voice changing surgery?”“How would I know? You should forward this question to a surgeon,” Fia answered indifferently.“Sigh, alright. Let’s not talk about that anymore. Let’s talk about…”“I do not have a lick of interest in Mr. Maxwell. Ms. Reid, please do not ask me to do the impossible,” Fia interjected Eileen right away.Eileen shrugged with a bitter smile and said, “You’re quite an interesting woman, you know? There are so many women still swooning over Conrad even after he’s lost a leg. They would do anything to get close to him. This is such a golden opportunity… Why won’t you take the chance?”“Golden opportunity, you say? Sure, then why don’t you do it?” Fia said cynically. “Me? Oh, forget it! I am not interested in him at all.” Eileen lowered her head
“…” Hearing Fia’s words, Eileen could do nothing but beamed an awkward smile at her. “Wow, you’re really sharp, aren’t you? Can’t you be just a little dull? Being a girl who’s a little of a dunderhead would win the heart of many men, you know?”Hearing this, Fia answered with a sharp cynicism, “Really? Who’d truly love a truly slow-witted fool? Those men… They say they prefer women who're a little dumb because they want an ego boost. Or perhaps, they find women much more exploitable when they’re intelligently vulnerable.”Hearing this, Eileen was so stunned that she could not refute that at all. “Ms. Reid, I believe you’re not one of those dumb women. If you’re one, you wouldn’t make it this far in the entertainment industry.” Fia curled a bitter smile and said, “You have no idea just how much hurt and woe idiots have to endure in life.”She was no idiot. Yet, she had fallen for Conrad Maxwell. So, when they were married, she allowed herself to become an idiot. She stooped so lo
“I’m going home.” Eileen pushed Fia’s hand away and called Lyn.Conrad confusedly looked at Eileen walking away before turning to Fia. “I really don’t know how I offended her.”Fia looked back at him intently and asked, “She was one of the actresses working under you. Why did you fire her?”“It was her who insisted on resigning.” Conrad frowned and said, “My mom said that she and her previous boss had some romantic history. So, perhaps she wanted to go back to her old boss. Yet, she did not get to return to him so she has no choice but to start her own company.”Fia smirked. “Your mom told you that?”“My mom’s niece is Victor Maxwell’s wife. Victor Maxwell is my cousin.” Conrad said.“So, you instinctively think that Ms. Reid is a homewrecker? That’s why you don’t like her?”“I do not think much of her. She and I aren’t close., Conrad said.Fia snickered. “Well, that’s right. You’re the high and mighty CEO of Maxwell Corporation. You don’t think much of others anyway.”“…”Co
Arriving home, Conrad switched on his computer and logged onto Quora to seek advice.‘How do I reconcile with a woman who despises me?’In a few minutes, many had left their comments. Well, although there were some helpful comments, most were just making fun of him.‘OP, you should give up and chase after another woman.’“…”‘OP, are you handsome?’Conrad typed, ‘I’m quite a looker. And I am rich too.’‘How old are you?’Conrad answered, ’Thirty-four years old.’‘Oh man! Thirty four?! Thirty and forty are like a man’s best years!’“…”Conrad had no idea how to respond to these online commenters.And the comments were not letting him off easily.‘Let me get this straight. You’re not ugly and you’re rich. Yet, that girl still hates you? I bet she’s a muff-diver!’‘What’s a muff-diver?’Conrad asked with a frown.‘Really, dude? Did you live under a rock or something? It means she’s a lesbian, man!’“…”Staring at the comments for a few seconds, Conrad slowly deleted his
Irene spoke to her mother softly. “Mommy, please don’t be angry. Adrian knows that you don’t like Uncle Maxwell so he went to open the door for you.”Fia gave her a warm smile, thinking that the boy was probably getting the door because he liked Conrad, not because he wanted to help his mother avoid him.When the door was opened, Adrian was disappointed when he saw who was standing outside the door.“What’s wrong, little Adrian? Don’t you like seeing me?” Sally said as she took out a gift box and handed it to the boy, imitating Eileen’s method in pleasing the kids.“No! I don’t want it!” Adrian pushed her hand away. “Mommy will get mad at me if I take it.”Sally extended her gift awkwardly and said, “But this is my gift to you.”“No, I don’t want it. Yesterday, Aunt Eileen got me and Irene in big trouble! We were scolded by Mommy because of her gift.” Adrian pouted while glancing at Sally, “Were you the one who pressed on the doorbell?”“Yes, it was me. I want to meet your mothe