Instead, it was Sally that gave him the answer, “The bullet almost hit his heart. If it weren’t for Ms. Sia, he would have died on the operating table earlier. He’s really lucky.”Victor asked, “Can we pay visit him now?”“Sure, go ahead—if you want him to die faster!” Fia barked as she threw him a sharp glare.“Must you talk in such a cutting tone?” Victor retorted in frustration.Seeing this, Sally anxiously explained, “But she’s right. You can’t see him right now. He needs to be in intensive care in a sterile environment. Visiting him now wouldn’t do anything to help him.”“I… I see…” Victor stammered, “Well, it ain’t my fault. This woman doesn’t explain anything and simply shuts me out.”Letting her hair down as she unequipped the surgical cap, Fia turned to Conrad and asked, “How did he get hurt?”“Someone fired a gun in front of our company. I was the original target,” Conrad answered.Furrowing her brows, Fia mocked up a cold grin as she tried her best to suppress the n
Recalling how she and Felicity fought at the mall the last time, Finn said to Fia passive aggressively, “Ms. Sia, may I remind you to behave yourself whilst in Fortuna. You have, after all, a rather suspiciously unknown origin.”“What do you mean by that?” Fia took a step toward him and asked coldly, “Is this about me fighting with your niece the other day? So, what? Is this you taking revenge on her behalf?”“…”Finn was stunned seeing her hot temper. Actually, it seemed to be more than a “hot temper”. He could sense that she was not just being angry at him—she was also displaying a sense of dreaded hatred toward him.“What a bunch of clowns! Every single one of you, losing your composure like you’ve seen a ghost when you see me! And I keep telling you douches that I’m not that poor woman who married Conrad Maxwell! I looked up on her, you know? That woman was so unfortunate. Not only that, she’s a Parker that you’ve abandoned for years!”Fia said cuttingly with a scowl. Finn dis
Felicity squealed in pain as she was manhandled by Fia.“Miss Parker, I’ve told you time and again. Do not piss me off. Yet, you keep doing it. So, this is on you.”“I’ll never let you off easy! I’ll make Conrad know the real you!”Scoffing at her words, Fia stepped on Felicity’s knee pit.“Then, allow me to give you a gift as you’re trying to do that. How about that?”Finishing her words, Fia shoved Felicity aside and entered her car before driving away.Falling onto the ground, Felicity was in great pain. She felt as though her wrists had been broken by that woman!She took out her phone to give Conrad a call. Yet, he had already blacklisted her number. So, her calls and messages could not get through.When she was about to bawl her eyes out, Felicity saw a pair of glistening, black leather shoes before her. She immediately raised her head and grabbed the man’s leg. “Conrad!”Conrad glared at her coldly, “So, you were giving Ms. Sia trouble?”“No… No…! It was her… She hit m
“Mom.” Felicity walked in, distraught. “It has nothing to do with my dad or uncle. It’s Sia!” “What happened?” Both Conall and Parker asked. Felicity sat on the chair and cried. Despite her usual strength, she cried like she was still a little girl. All her elders were upset with her. Joy walked over and hugged her, wiping her tears away. “What exactly is going on? Don’t just cry.” Finn said, “If Sia did anything to hurt you, I’ll help you get back at her!” Conall remembered Fia’s tanned face and asked hesitantly, “Is there any mistake? What can she do to make Conrad go crazy like that?” “She seduced Conrad and slandered me, making him misunderstand me. That’s why Conrad stopped the cooperation between the two companies!” Felicity then stared at her father with red eyes. “What’s with that expression of yours, Dad? Don’t you trust me?” Conall didn’t want to say anything. His daughter had changed a lot. Sometimes, she was like a stranger to him. “Don’t get so worked u
“Hello.” There was a moment of silence as the person on the other side chuckled. “What are you doing?” Fia’s expression darkened swiftly. “My call to you won’t go through. You’re busy chatting with your sister using a landline?” “She’s a sentimental woman and likes to use something classic. So what?” Lucifer’s temper flared. “Is there something wrong with me not picking up your call?” “That’s right! You’re acting very suspiciously! Conrad almost died in an ambush from a gun the moment he walked out of the company!” Even Fia didn’t realize just how agitated she was. Lucifer took in a deep breath. “You’re sad if he’s dead?” Fia was silent. “Do you remember what you promised me? And what you said to me?” Fia’s mind was in turmoil. Lucifer’s gentle voice was like the voice of a demon coming from hell. Lucifer continued, “You’ve disappointed me!” “Shut up!” Fia took a deep breath. “Did you tell Quincey to do it? You’re worried that she’ll be exposed, so you asked her t
After leaving Quincey’s place, Fia drove to the kindergarten. She could pick up the children in another half an hour. When she had parked the car and reached the gate after two minutes of walking, someone pulled her hand. She wanted to retaliate but stopped when she saw the familiar face. “What are you doing here?” “Picking up the children with you,” Conrad said as he looked at her. Fia said, “Silas is already in the hospital because of you and Tiger is still out of reach. And you’re still walking around like this? Do you have a death wish?” “You’re worried about me?” “As if.” It was at this time that the teacher opened the gate, and Fia was the first one to pick up the kids. Conrad followed her and said, “I want to pick up the children together with you after this.” “No need.” Fia glanced at him coldly. “I’m worried about getting cursed if I’m too close to you.” “We don’t need you,” Adrian suddenly said and pulled his mom. Meanwhile, Irene didn’t want to do it. “
Before this, Conrad didn’t have any plants on the balcony, and Fia didn’t have any in her home as well. However, she had enjoyed gardening for a long time. After her marriage and waiting for him to come home, the next thing she liked to do the most was taking care of the plants in the yard. But now, she didn’t like it anymore. After helping Mrs. Taylor with the plants, she was ready to go back to the kitchen. She then heard the laughter from the entertainment room. Other than the children’s laughter, there was also Conrad’s. She had never heard Conrad laugh like that. She carefully opened the door. She saw all three of them with pieces of white paper on their faces. “Rock, paper, scissors!” Conrad was playing a game of Rock Paper Scissors with the kids. Anyone who lost would have a piece of paper stuck on their face. She wasn’t sure if Conrad was letting the children win, but he had the most paper pieces on his face. Fia gave it a look and knocked on the door. Con
Fia pulled Mrs. Taylor down to her seat and put the fork in her hand. “Let’s eat together. After that, the kids and I can take a walk with you downstairs.” Mrs. Taylor stared at Fia before nodding and then ate dinner with them. After dinner, Conrad had some work to do, so he stayed behind. Meanwhile, Fia, Mrs. Taylor, and the kids took a walk in the neighborhood. Aurora Residences did well with their landscaping. The air was crisp, and there was plenty of equipment for both children and the elderly. Fia and Mrs. Taylor took a seat, watching Adrian and Irene take turns playing on the slide with some other kids not too far away. Mrs. Taylor held Fia’s hand and said with a kind face, “If only nothing happened five years ago.” Fia said nothing but knew that Mrs. Taylor had already realized who she was. “His life had always been a tough one, and he never had the love of his parents. I have always waited in the past, hoping that it would all be better once he had children w