"Adrian and Irene said they were tired and went to take a nap. You can take a rest as well. I'll prepare dinner later." Lucifer changed the subject."I'm not tired. I have some work to handle." Fia headed to the study to fine-tune some design drafts to send to her assistants.She had set up a design studio abroad, and periodically, she'd create design drafts that would eventually become finished products. Her clientele consisted of high-end customers.She earned several million, net income, per year and, combined with some art sales, her annual income was substantial.All of this was thanks to Lucifer.As a mixed-race individual, Lucifer had connections in the international elite circles and had introduced her to this world. She found her sense of belonging in these circles with him bringing her around.After finishing her work, she left the study for the kitchen, where she saw Lucifer wearing an apron, busy."Let me help." She entered the kitchen and quickly found something to
"It's a favor for a friend," Fia replied coldly, as if she were not really Fia.Eileen felt extremely dejected. "I know you went through a lot of hardship back then, but we were best friends. Why do you not even acknowledge me?""Ms. Reid, you’ve misunderstood. Fia had friends other than you, like me. I also heard that she had a male friend named Jason Evans."Fia gave a polite smile. "And the friend you mentioned, Mary, isn't she also Fia’s friend?"Eileen was silent, her heart heavy. After a few seconds of hesitation, she asked, "So, when did you become her friend?""I guess you could say I'm her pen pal. We both shared a love for design and often chatted online about design-related matters. She also shared some aspects of her life with me."Fia didn't want Eileen to get too close to her at this point. While Lucifer was good to her and the children, he wouldn't be as accommodating to others.All she could do was break Eileen’s train of thought and keep her distance from Eileen
“Have you been in touch with Eileen?”“Last night, I got Mrs. Lane to call and ask her. Ms. Sia never admitted that she is Madam and even said some very hurtful words to Ms. Reid.”Conrad stared at the ground. "Back then, she suffered severe trauma, and now she has built thick walls around her heart. It's not easy to lower her guard.""So, what do we do? We can't contact Sophia either," Silas said, his concern for Tiger evident. "Tiger can't eat or sleep lately.""Tell Tiger that as long as we haven't found a body, he must keep living well. Only then will he have the strength to find her!" Conrad replied before getting up and heading toward the building."I forgot to buy some spices," Lucifer said after inspecting the groceries.Fia didn't think too much about it. "Then go to the supermarket downstairs and see if they have any.""Okay, you and the kids stay at home. I'll come back later to cook for you.""Okay." Fia heard his gentle tone and felt somewhat restrained.Once he l
Conrad yelled, "No matter how you try to twist the truth and defend yourself, it won't change the facts!" "You should visit the psychiatry department," Fia casually remarked, walking toward Lucifer.Lucifer rubbed his arms and said, "It's too cold. I should have worn more clothes."Fia handed him the coat she was holding. "Next time you go out, remember to dress properly.""Okay, let's go home quickly. We don't want the children to worry," Lucifer said, holding Fia’s waist lightly.Conrad was infuriated, and his amber eyes almost turned red. He clenched his fists and was about to go after them but was stopped in time by Silas."Sir, stay calm. Ms. Sia has a bad temper. If we offend her, it will be more trouble than it's worth."Conrad shook off Silas’ hand and said coldly, "Check the DNA of those two children."Silas was taken aback. "Do you really believe what Mrs. Lane said?"He was worried that if the results didn't match what they expected, Conrad wouldn't be able to han
Tiger was so excited that he could not even speak, offering the paternity test report with both hands.“Sir, take a look yourself.”Conrad pinched his hands to control his shaking.After a few minutes, he finished looking through the content a number of times without missing a single word.“Tiger, they are really my children!”“Yes!”“My children! They’re all fine!” Conrad was extremely excited and he hugged Tiger.Although he knew it before, without the paternity tests’ confirmation, he still felt a little uncertain on the inside.At this moment, great joy enveloped him.Tiger was also very happy. As long as Sir and Madam made up, Sophia and him would be able to have good days ahead.The doorbell rang and then came fervent and incessant knocks. Fia opened the door and the moment she saw Conrad, she was ready to blow her top.He, on the other hand, said excitedly, “They are my children!”Fia frowned.Conrad wanted to punch through the window and show her the paternity test
The two children leapt into Fia’s embrace and patted her back with their little hands. “Mommy, don’t worry. We’ll be very obedient,” Irene said. Adrian said, “We won’t leave you.”Fia felt her nose tingle and she almost cried. Her son very sensitively noticed what she was thinking about.Conrad returned home and asked Tiger, “What should I do so she’ll give me a chance?”Tiger looked at him awkwardly. “Madam appears even colder than Sophia now. I’m afraid it won’t be easy.”“There has to be a way!” Conrad wiped his face. “Let’s start from Lucifer.”Tiger learned from Silas that Conrad was targeting the companies under Lucifer’s name.He couldn't help but say, "Mr. Guthrie’s private identity is even scarier. But your public actions against his companies will only make him speak ill of you."Conrad sat there, running his fingers through his hair. He desperately wanted Fia and the children to return to his side. He couldn't keep up the pretense of calm any longer."Sir, don'
“Can you let go?” Fia went silent for a couple of seconds before she bit the bullet and spoke up under Lucifer’s intense gaze.Hearing her words, his expression instantly grew dark."If I asked you to forget what you went through in that marriage five years ago, would you be able to do that?""Sorry, you can pretend I didn't say that." Fia sighed. "This is going to be a tough battle.""I won't lose."Soon after, Lucifer received a call from the management team at his company.His expression grew progressively worse, and Fia, observing from the side, had an inkling of what might be happening."I might not be able to spend the New Year with you all."After hanging up, he said apologetically.Fia asked, "What happened?""There's an issue with my overseas company." Lucifer stepped forward and lightly embraced her as a gesture. "I'll work as quickly as I can to come back. Please wait for me with the children."He released her after the brief embrace, showing restraint and respect
"I'm not being fierce. I just want to find out why Daddy promised to spend New Year's with us but suddenly disappeared."Adrian stared at his mother solemnly. “Did that scum do something?”Fia was speechless.What an astute son she had.Naturally she also knew that Lucifer’s company abroad facing issues was definitely Conrad’s handiwork.However, what could she do?She didn't want to meddle in the affairs between the two men."Mommy." Adrian looked directly at her in utmost seriousness. "If he and Daddy end up in a fight, who will you support?""Why would they fight?" Irene was a little emotional. "I don't want them to fight!"Fia frowned as she held Irene in her arms, looking helplessly at Adrian."Adrian, let's focus on living our own lives and not think about these things, alright?""Mommy, you told us to treat Daddy well. You can't let Daddy down." Two streams of tears fell from Adrian’s amber eyes.Fia felt her heart twisting in pain. She wiped away his tears."Yes, i
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