She shook her head with a bitter smile.The last week had been like a dream.And she had now woken up from her slumber.What was she supposed to do next?“Fia, let’s wait for his explanation, alright?” Eileen looked at Fia’s belly. “For the baby.”“Let’s eat. It won’t be delicious anymore if it’s cold.”What happened between Conrad and Esme had a deep effect. Since it was revealed on local media, it was not something that could be removed by just using money or through the work of a PR team.Evening. Eileen sent Fia home.There was a throng of reporters outside Conrad’s mansion.The driver stopped. “There are too many reporters. We can’t get in.”“Let me down here then,” Fia said calmly.Eileen held her hand and said, “No. With so many reporters here, they will chase after you and ask you about them. What if they hurt the baby in your womb?”Fia frowned and said nothing.Eileen held her hand even tighter. “We’re best friends. Don’t be a stranger.”With that, she said to t
The bedroom door wasn’t completely closed.Fia knocked on the door. “Are you in there?”“Come in,” Conrad said, his tone low.Fia took a deep breath and went in.The curtains were all drawn and the lights were switched off. The room was drowned in darkness.She frowned and wanted to switch on the lights.From the darkness, a hand pulled her.She let out a cry and he quickly mounted her.“What are you doing?!”“Fi… I missed you…”The man’s voice was deep and there was a hint of impulsion within it.Fia pushed him away. “Can you please not disgust me like this? They’ve just taken pictures of you with her and now you’re saying you miss me.”“Fi… I’m not feeling well.”Fia asked instinctively as she blushed. “How can a CEO like you fall for her paltry tricks? Is it because you love her too much?”“Can we not talk about that, Fi?”She dodged his kissing as she mocked him. “You don’t want to talk about it? Or are you too ashamed to talk about it?”“I didn’t touch Esme. I’ve b
Conrad looked at Fia’s eyes which were filled with pity. He instantly became similar to a cat that had its tail stepped on.“Scram!”“Where to?” Fia smiled bitterly as she raised an eyebrow. “My grandma’s dead and the Lawsons no longer welcome me. My mom’s dead too, and her apartment is empty… And I see her shadows everywhere.”At that moment, Conrad decided to give in.“Sorry, it’s my fault.”“I don’t have an appetite anymore,” Fia mumbled and went up.Conrad stayed in the dining room for a very long time.He suddenly realized that, no matter how Fia pretended that things were alright, she was different from how she used to be.The words from her tongue would cut into him so deeply, and the way she acted had become so strange.Fia went back to the bedroom and began combing her hair in front of the dressing table. She mumbled to herself, “Look at you. How great you’ve become.“You don’t have to stick close to him.“You can ignore him.“You can provoke him.“You’re no lon
Before he could even finish, she spoke.“You want me to show how loving we are as a couple to the audience?”“Yes.”Conrad put a hand on Fia’s shoulder.“We won’t divorce, so we can’t let this continue.”“Is the reason really because we’re not divorcing, or is it because you’re worried this might affect the corporation?” Fia opened her eyes and turned around, looking at Conrad.As the night lamp shone, she could see his amber eyes very clearly.If she didn’t know who he really loved, she would suspect that he really did love her. Otherwise, he wouldn’t look at her like he would at the stars above.Conrad stared at Fia for two seconds and said, “Both, I guess.”FIa laughed mockingly. “You’re willing to sacrifice yourself to sugarcoat things.”Conrad then said, “I don’t feel like I’m sacrificing anything. I only wish that we can go back to how things were like before.”Fia raised her eyebrow. “Before?”Conrad continued, “Before Esme came back.”“You’re dreaming!” Fia counter
Conrad looked at Fia in disbelief.“How can you say what we do in the bedroom out in public?”“Why not? You’re my husband. We’re legally allowed to do what we did in the bedroom. We’re not cheating.” Fia grinned. “Or perhaps I’ve overdone it and you’re worried that your childhood love is hurt?”“You’re not like this in the past, Fia!”“In the past?” Fia suddenly threw Conrad’s hand away.“I have had enough of the past! I was too soft and weak! That’s why I let all of you hurt everyone that I cared about!” Fia’s breathing became heavy due to her rage. She was affected by all the reporter’s questions. Even now she was still feeling somewhat ill from it.“Don’t talk to me about the past. It will only make me feel disgusted about myself, about all of you! And…”She couldn’t even finish her sentence when she suddenly blacked out and collapsed.“Fia!” Conrad grabbed her, preventing her head from hitting on the elevator door.He tapped her face and cried out, “Fia, are you alright?
“What’s going on?!” Conrad knocked at the door and yelled. “Jason, don’t do anything to Fia behind my back!”Jason’s expression shifted as he opened the door.“Mr. Maxwell, can you please stop making things up!”“Out of my way!” Conrad pushed him away and rushed in.Sally looked at him speechlessly. “Sir, can you please treat our medical personnel with some respect?”“How is she doing?” Conrad grabbed Fia’s hand as he walked toward her bedside.When Sally saw how caring he was toward Fia, her attitude improved somewhat.“She had mild anemia.”“She fainted because of anemia?”“You don’t know? Seriously? Not only does your wife have anemia, but she also fainted because she was becoming too emotional. Do you think that anemia is just a small matter that can be ignored? I’ll be straight with you. If we don’t intervene, anemia can cause a lot of problems further down the road!”Sally couldn’t stop berating him.Conrad held Fia’s hand tightly. “I neglected her.”“Neglectful sound
When Fia heard about Ford from Silas in the past, she didn’t believe it.In her eyes, Conrad was someone very profit-driven when business was involved. He would place only the interest of the Maxwell Corporation and himself first.She couldn’t imagine him helping another without expecting any returns.“Problem?” Conrad could sense her staring at him. He stopped and looked at her.Fia looked at the direction where Ford left and then scanned her surroundings. She was sure that no one else was around.“How did Ford manage to start this farm?”“If you’re asking me that question, it means that Silas told you something.”Conrad looked at the farm extending to the horizon with praise in his eyes.“I was right. Ford is someone who’s willing to put in the work and he manages the farm quite well.”“You really did invest in the farm?” Fia was shocked.“Yes, I did. But he had already paid me back the starting capital. He even pays me some interest every year.”“Looks like you’re quite g
‘As long as she’s happy,’ Jason told himself in his mind.As long as she was happy, it was fine for him to simply be a spectator.“What if she isn’t happy?” Kent was curious. He watched the local news and knew of Conrad’s scandal with Esme Manning.As a man, he felt that Conrad’s relationship with Esme was not normal.There were too many cases like this in wealthy households.“If she’s not happy and needs my help, I won’t stand by and watch.”“How do you want to help? Go back home, inherit the family business, and directly clash with Conrad?”“That’s fine with me too.” Jason smiled at Kent and moved his hand away from his shoulder.“Oh, looks like you really do care about her. You’ve never fought for something like this your whole life. If you’re willing to go mad for a woman, I don’t mind being a spectator.”“All you do is watch. Won’t you give me a hand?” Jason rolled his eyes at Kent and quickened the pace.Kent followed him and gave his back another pat.“Of course, I’ll
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