"Have you cooked for other women?" Adrian questioned with his young but fierce tone.Conrad was slightly taken aback. "Who are you referring to, Adrian?""Women. How else can they be divided into? Have you cooked for many women?" Adrian held his cheeks.Fia propped her elbow on the table, her hand shielding her face.Her son indeed had a sharp tongue."Except for my mother, I haven't cooked for any other women in these five years!" Conrad explained.Irene blinked. "You cooked for Mommy and I today.""True!" Conrad felt that his daughter was his ally and quickly added, "I can cook for you every day.""In your dreams!" Adrian sarcastically remarked. "Your culinary skills are far from our daddy's. We prefer the food our daddy makes!"Conrad felt deflated.His son was undoubtedly inherently antagonistic!"Adrian, both his and Daddy's cooking skills are good. I like both." Irene meekly chimed in.Adrian glanced sideways. "Which side are you on?"Irene looked at Conrad and just
“Why did you bring the kids to Gryphon?” Lucifer’s voice was as cold as the winter. This meant that he was really pissed.Clearing her throat, Fia said, “After returning to Fortuna, I’ve only stayed in Lumenpolis. So, I want to bring the kids to meet my family.”“Don’t make me laugh. They went missing when you visited the grave. Is this how you were planning to bring them to see your family?”Lucifer stifled a laugh before saying coldly, “Fia, you’ve caught a habit of lying to me lately.”Feeling unreconciled, Fia retorted, “Then what about you?! You kept saying that you did what you did for the children but when I called you to help me find them when they’re missing, what did you say to me? Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten how you treated me then?!” “I’m sincerely sorry about that, “Lucifer said with a hint of hurt in his voice. “But I ordered my men to search for them after I hung up. So, I did know they had gone to Conrad’s villa.”Stunned from hearing that, Fia did not know ho
Taking a deep breath, Fia said, “Sure. You give him a call and ask him yourself, okay?”“Okay!”It was then the doorbell rang. After checking who it was through the peephole, Sophia rushed to Fia’s bedroom.“Fia, Sir’s here!”Fia petted Irene’s head and said, “Talk about timing. Irene, you can personally go and ask him yourself now.”“Yeah! I’ll go ask him.” Irene put on her sweater on top of her pajamas, making her look like a cute little cotton ball, before getting to the door. When Conrad saw that it was Irene who opened the door, he squatted down to greet her.“Hi, Irene. Oh, you just woke up, didn’t you?”“Yes!” Irene answered with a bright smile. “I’m hungry. I want to eat the breakfast you make, is that okay?”Conrad held her hand and said, “Sure. I actually came here to invite you all over to my place for breakfast.”“That’s wonderful! I’ll go tell Mommy and Adrian!” Irene quickly skipped back to the room joyfully, with Conrad slowly following her from behind. Ho
“Granny, I’m hungry.” Irene stepped forward and took Mrs. Taylor’s hand.“Oh, then you’re in luck, dear! I have it all ready. I was in the middle of making soup too when you arrived. Come on in! You’ll get to eat in no time!”Mrs. Taylor snapped from her sorrow and led the little girl into the villa. Conrad approached Fia gently. “Let’s go inside.”Fia wanted to ask him what he had done to Mrs. Taylor in the last five years when he lost his memories. She had aged so much! Yet, she held it all in. If she asked him that, it was like admitting her real identity to him.“Is this all made by you, Granny?! They are so yummy!” Irene said as she gobbled down the food.Hearing this, Mrs. Taylor gave a gentle smile at her and pointed at some of the dishes on the table. “These ones are made by me. The rest were made by Master Maxwell.”“Wow! He’s so good!” Irene was so impressed.“What’s so good about him? Hmph!” Adrian butted in with an upset tone.Glaring at her brother, Irene said,
“Fia, I really know what I did wrong now. Give me one more chance. I won’t let you get hurt anymore.”Conrad lowered his eyes and looked at her. Even his breathing slowed.Fia was having mixed feelings when everything that happened in the past flashed through her mind. She sneered. “Your wife’s already dead. You got the wrong woman.”“Alright. Then, will you give me one more chance to get to know you? I guarantee that I won’t disappoint.”“Mr. Maxwell!” Fia fixed her eyes on him as fury filled her heart. “My husband is Lucifer and he’s my children’s father. We have nothing to do with you!”“Then think of me as someone shameless and wanting to be a homewrecker,” Conrad said in a coarse manner.Fia was so angry that she gave him another kick, but she would always avoid the leg that had gone through surgery.“If you do this, I’m going to call the cops!”In the backyard, the two kids squatted in front of the plants.Mrs. Taylor explained, “The madam personally planted these plants
Fia could only look on in silence.She then took a few more photos while she stared at Conrad kneeling on one knee without fear.With how he was acting, he wouldn’t give up even if she were to take and publish photos of him being naked!“Mommy, the backyard is a lot of fun! Do you want to...”The two children ran in holding hands as Irene yelled out happily. Then, she went silent when she saw Conrad kneeling.Mrs. Taylor was also quite shocked when she came in together with them.“What are you doing?!”“His leg hurts!” Fia said, worried that he would say something outlandish.With the twins looking at him, Conrad slowly got up. “That’s right. I’m resting a bit because it’s getting painful.”Mrs. Taylor asked, “Can’t you sit down and rest?”“It was quite sudden and I couldn’t get there in time.” Conrad walked toward the sofa and sat down.Fia wanted to leave with the two kids. When she saw Conrad’s eyes, she quickly dragged them away.“Thank you for the meal, Mrs. Taylor. We
“Say it!” Fia was somewhat fierce. She rarely treated her children that way.“Madam, please don’t scare the kids.” Sophia tried to calm her down.“Oh, Sophia.” Fia sighed. “Even without showing your face, Conrad probably had already figured it out.”Sophia didn’t dare to say a word.Fia smiled bitterly. “Why? Even if you’re with me, your loyalty doesn’t lie with me.”After a few seconds, Sophia whispered, “You misunderstand me. I’m always loyal to you.”As the two kids were still present, she said nothing. Once they were back in the hotel, the two children stayed in their room to watch TV.She called Sophia to the balcony. “I’m going to tell you the same thing. Go back. Sophia, you know that by staying close to me, you won’t get Lucifer’s loyalty anyway and I can’t protect you. If he really wants to do anything to you, I can’t interfere.”“Madam, I’m not asking you to do anything for me,” Sophia said sincerely.Fia shook her head. “I can’t do it even if you don’t request anyth
“Fia, if you go to him… I’m warning you that I’m capable of many things.”Fia could hear how brutal Lucifer was even through her phone.“I never wanted to do this. I remember what you did for us. The twins know it too,” Fia said in a gentler tone. “But you can’t prompt the kids like that behind my back. I almost went crazy when I thought I lost them.”There was silence from the other side for a few seconds. “It’s my fault.”Fia was getting very annoyed. She couldn’t continue the fight once he apologized... If only he didn’t.Lucifer then said, “But I didn’t want to harm them. I asked my men to keep an eye on them. No one can touch them,” Lucifer explained.Fia nodded. “Thanks. It’s getting late. Rest well.”“Wait!” Lucifer quickly said. “I’ll pick you up in, at most, one week.”“Where to?” Fia frowned.“Back to our island.”“That’s not possible, Lucifer. The kids need to see the world. Back on the island, they never even see anyone else other than the two of us. They didn’t k
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