"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
After a quick glance at the scum who was blocking the elevator door, Adrian gave up his struggle. Once they arrived at Conrad’s house, Mrs. Taylor directed him to wash the fruits, while she took the mother and her children into the living room.She was worried that if she let go, the three of them might leave.When Conrad returned after washing the fruits, she stood up. "You can sit and watch TV while enjoying some fruit. I'll go prepare the meal!""Thank you, Granny," Irene responded sweetly."Oh my, the little miss is really cute!" Mrs. Taylor swiftly went to the kitchen and started cooking.Fia swept a glance at Conrad, who was sitting across from her, and shifted uncomfortably in her seat.She asked, "Why did you decide to bring Mrs. Taylor here?"Conrad replied, "She's getting older, and I didn't feel comfortable leaving her alone in Gryphon."Fia inquired, "Is Ford in the capital too?""Yes, he is," Conrad replied as he leaned forward and picked up some cherries, offe