Conrad came back from the office after the meeting and looked at Fia.“Please make a cup of coffee for me.”“Sure,” Fia said as she got up and made him a cup of coffee. She put it on his desk and was about to go back to hers.Conrad stopped her. “You were there during the land auction. Do you have any opinion on it?”“Nothing in particular,” Fia said as she raised her head with a faint expression. “I’m just here to do odd jobs for you. I don’t know anything about your work.”Conrad then took out the proposal. “Why don’t you take a look then?”Fia’s heart skipped a beat as she stared at him.Did he realize something?“This is the first draft of the proposal and it’s not perfect yet. As my secretary, you can give it a look. You can tell me if anything comes to mind,” Conrad said to her as he looked at her sincerely.Fia took it and nodded. “Sure. I’ll give it a look, but you better not expect me to say anything specific.”Once back at her desk, she then flipped the proposal.A
The other parents left once they picked up their kids. Only Fia was left as she didn’t manage to pick up Adrian and Irene.She pushed the teacher who was stopping her from entering the kindergarten and yelled.Just then, the principal and his wife arrived.“What’s happening?”“How can two children just disappear without a sign?”The teachers then explained to them what happened.“It’s Quincey. She said that the children’s mother gave them a call and asked her to send the children to her car.“I don’t know what happened but, she said she didn’t pick up her children.”“Mr. Principal, why would Quincey lie?”They had worked with Quincey for three years. She was diligent and was the principal’s daughter. She was also the assistant principal. She wouldn’t do anything so ridiculous.The wife then glared at her husband. “Look what your daughter did!”“There... must be a misunderstanding!”The principal walked over to Fia. “Didn’t you give Quincey a call? Do you know where she is r
The police station.After taking down the statement, the police said, “We still can’t prove that they’re missing or being kidnapped. We have to wait for twenty-four hours to pass before we can begin an investigation...”“Wait?!” Fia roared. “Who knows what will happen in twenty-four hours?!”The police simply said, “That’s the rules.”Fia was so angry that her tears rolled down again.She had not cried for the past five years unless it was related to her children.Conrad was on the phone negotiating when Finn made his way there.With Finn’s help, the police station immediately acted.Conrad had also sent Tiger and his men out for the search.Fia pushed the principal and wife who were crying in front of her. When she left the station, she gave Lucifer a call.It wouldn’t get through!She stood in the night, pulling her hair. Then, she remembered how she thought she saw Lucifer’s likeness on Quincey.She turned around and stopped the principal and his wife.“Is Quincey reall
Fia was gritting her teeth in rage. She wished she could shred Conrad into pieces.Eileen held her tightly. “Please don’t, please don’t... We all want the kids to be alright. If you really do collapse right now, you’ll just make the person behind this happy!”Victor nodded. “You’ve been with him for five years and know him better than any of us. Now, you must keep in touch with him and see if he can leave the children alone seeing that he raised them.”“No!” Fia immediately pushed Eileen away and stubbornly said, “It can’t be Lucifer!”“Then what is it with Quincey? She has no connection to you at all. Why did she take the children away?” Conrad asked coldly as he was jealous of Lucifer’s place in Fia’s heart.Fia shook her head. “It can’t be.”Even her conviction was faltering, but she still refused to believe it.All the factions had sent out men for the search while Eileen took Fia back to Aurora Residences.Fia refused to go home. When no one was paying attention, she ran a
Lucifer hung up. Fia bent over at the airport as she pulled her hair, hoping that Lucifer could really deal with this.She had a good impression of Quincey, and she hoped that she wasn’t someone with an ulterior motive.Several minutes later, her phone rang. It was from an unknown number.She quickly picked it up, her voice trembling. “Hello? Is this... Quincey?”The other side was quiet for two seconds before saying, “Yes.”Fia felt pain in her heart for some reason. “Quincey, I don’t care what you want. Adrian and Irene are innocent. If you have anything you’re unhappy with, come at me.”“Don’t worry. I won’t hurt them. They wanted to see my brother, so I took them to see him.”Fia was emotionally breaking down. “But they’re my children!”Quincey let out a lonely smile. “But they’re my brother’s anchors. Don’t you want to stop my brother from falling into hell?”Fia couldn’t say a word.“He never told you why he treated you so well, right? He told me, though. While he didn’
“You know what? I really liked you the first time I saw you at the kindergarten.” Fia told her the honest thoughts she had. “I was so confused at the time. After going through so much, why would I have such a good feeling toward a woman I met for the first time.“Now that I think about it, it’s my sixth sense telling me that, just like your brother, you’re my savior.“Despite not being with your brother for all these years, he misses you too. But I used your identity to start a new life.“Little Sia... Let me go with you, alright?”Quincey couldn’t help but cry.In her memories, only her parents had called her something as close as Little Sia.Fia slowly consoled her. “I promise that I won’t hurt your brother, Little Sia.”Quincey’s tears rolled down her face. Even her brother had never called her that.... “Mommy!”The children’s cries among the crowd immediately struck Fia’s heartstrings. She ran over and crouched down, holding the two children tightly.Quincey simply
Before Quincey left, she looked at Fia with mixed feelings. “You’re a good woman, other than your eyes, I guess. Even another woman will treat you better than your sorry excuse of a man.”Fia remembered how she told her that she was a lesbian, and she couldn’t help but look away.Quincey let out a lonely smile. “You should move Adrian and Irene to another kindergarten. I’ll ask the principal to refund your school fees.”Fia didn’t say anything. Even if Quincey didn’t have any bad intentions, she didn’t want to send her children to the same kindergarten anymore.After what happened, Fia couldn’t afford to be careless about choosing a kindergarten.After selecting the kindergarten that Maxwell Corporation ran, she could then keep an eye on the kids in the kindergarten through the surveillance cameras at any time.Quincey worked very quickly. She refunded Fia the money the second day.None of them talked with each other after that.One week later, Fia gave Quincey a call after the
After she separated from Quincey and left the cafe, Fia didn’t rush back to Maxwell Corporation. Instead, she took a walk on the nearby streets.She walked into a mall and saw Parker Group’s sign. She wanted to leave when she realized it was the Parkers’ property.“Ms. Sia!”Fia raised her head to see where the voice was coming from.Felicity was looking at her from the top of an elevator and walked toward her on her black heels.Fia glanced at her and asked, “What is it, Ms. Parker?”Felicity said, “I’ve been thinking about you. Since we’re here, can we have a chat?”Fia shook her head. “I don’t think there’s anything to talk about.”Felicity said, “What about the land that Conrad had just won at the auction?”Fia was stunned. “He already won the auction. You’re still not giving up?”“From a commercial standpoint, yes. But as a friend, I’m worried about him!” Felicity smiled gently, but Fia didn’t miss the sharpness in her eyes.“Ms. Sia, you’re someone prideful and full of
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