“…”“You didn’t even ask me before sending my designs to your company’s designers?! How cheap are you?!” Normally, she would have chosen to just tolerate it. But this hurt her pride too much.When she was younger, she was an art student. After that, as luck would have it, she fell in love with designing. She chose that as her major in university.If she hadn’t married him three years ago, she would have entered that profession!“I didn’t steal it!”“How dare you?! If you never asked for it, you stole it!”Conrad hung up the phone, and his appetite was gone despite all the food in front of him.“I trusted you so much, yet you… What’s this? Who transferred money to me?”Conrad’s face appeared in Fia’s mind and she quickly looked at the message about her remaining balance. About half an hour ago, someone had transferred 750 thousand dollars to her account.She was numb.He really didn’t steal it.There were only about a dozen designs in that folder. Even if she were to sell all
Smelling the sweet scent on Conrad, Fia put her face near his neck.“Thank you, Conrad. And… I’m sorry for my attitude just now.”She knew how prideful he was. Had she accused him of being a thief on a normal day in the past, he would have already exploded with that temper of his.She didn’t want to think about what stopped him from exploding. At this moment, just let her follow her heart for once. Let her caress him out of her own feelings.Conrad’s body became stiff. All his anger slowly extinguished because of her embrace.In that moment, he suddenly felt that she had a kind of love in her.A love that could embrace all that he was. A love that could calm his anxious heart.Maybe he should open his heart to her too, so she could have much more freedom.Conrad embraced her back as her head lay on his chest. He mumbled, “Why did you do that?“After your mom passed away, you’re very unhappy. I wanted to do something for you, so I took your folder away. The designs are fitting
Conrad smiled helplessly. “Did I wake you?”“I knew you were awake when you started moving.” Fia yawned. “But I didn’t get a good sleep.”“Then, get some more sleep.” Conrad patted her arm as he bent down. “I have an early meeting today, so I won’t be eating breakfast with you.”“Oh, sure.” Fia opened her eyes. She really hadn’t slept well. She was getting sleepier and sleepier lately. She checked on the internet and it was said that pregnant ladies get lethargic easily.“Sleep a little more and go to breakfast later. Don’t get yourself sick just because you want to sleep.”“I know.” Fia turned over, trying to find a good position to continue sleeping.Conrad ate something and went to the office. He was going to have a press conference for Fia’s designs. He then remembered what he had promised her last night.He would investigate it. It didn’t matter if it was real or not. Since he had promised her, it was time to investigate it.He then drove to the seafood restaurant.“Hello
The night after he bought her the dressing table, she had greeted him home and happily had her hands around his neck and even kissed him a few times.The girl’s passion and sincerity… He felt something different stirring inside of him when he recalled those memories.In the past, he rarely thought of her that way, but recently things were different.Just what kind of feelings did he have for her?Was it because she was his wife and he wanted to respect her? Or was it because he wanted to atone for what happened to her grandmother?No, that was not all of it. Perhaps, he had all kinds of feelings for her.Even the type between man and woman. Otherwise, he would not have lusted for her body even after their marriage of three years, and he never got tired of it either.“Is there a reason why you want to see me, Mr. Maxwell?” Lola tightened her grip excitedly.Conrad’s eyes glared at her coldly and asked directly, “You told Fia that Esme employed someone to kidnap her. Do you have
“Say it.”“I want to go to your house?”Fia suppressed her impulse of wanting to mock her and asked, “You want me to create a chance for you?”“Once I have Mr. Maxwell under my thumb, I’ll remember what you did for me. I won’t steal your place as his wife. I know my limits since I’m just from a normal family… I can’t be the madam of a household as large as the Maxwells.“But I can’t stand it anymore! Mr. Maxwell has been completely charmed by Ms. Manning. He didn’t care about your life and death anymore. If I don’t help you take his heart back, you will be removed at any time!”Fia lowered her eyes. How pathetic.Esme Manning… Lola… They were all the same. Even she would become someone different after this.No… She would become even more vile than them… It would be all their fault!“Fine. This evening then. Come have dinner at our place.”“Sure!”“Remember. Don’t completely destroy your relationship with Esme Manning. Maintain your connection and serve her.”“But Mr. Maxwe
“Is it true?” Conrad took one step toward her, unleashing an intimidating aura.Esme took one step back from him out of fear, and began muttering, “I… I… At the time, your cousin pulled you out of the car, and his people smashed my window. I was scared. I suddenly realized that I couldn’t let you leave me. Only you can make me safe. Only you can protect me. All I want is for you to care for me a bit more, so… I…”“So you lied?” Conrad let out a cold smile. “Don’t you feel you’re dirty?”Esme looked at Conrad in terror. “I never said I was r*ped, only that I almost lost my innocence.”“But, you still lied. Your heart… is no longer pure.”Conrad shook his head in disappointment and put his hand on Esme’s shoulder.“Esme, it’s becoming harder and harder for me to understand you…”Esme used this chance to grab his hand. “But I simply love you too much! You and Fia are husband and wife. I don’t know how to make you stay, so all I can do is make myself look as pitiful as possible so t
“Maybe she didn’t know about it and simply made a guess, wanting to destroy your relationship with Mr. Maxwell.”“How so?”Lola approached Esme and whispered, “I’m working at Gryphonheart Hospital, right? So, I found out by chance from a colleague that Doctor Evans is recruiting skilled psychiatrists for a female friend. That doctor is known to keep his distance from women. The only woman he’s close with for now is Fia. I suspect that she’s mentally disturbed.”Esme then remembered how often Fia had been admitted to the hospital. The last time, she had secretly asked a nurse. The nurse didn’t know the facts, but she did know that the doctor had administered sedatives to her.“Lola, what kind of sickness needs sedatives?”“For patients who could lose control of their emotions, such as depression and psychopathy.”Esme was stunned. “Is she really going mental? But she looks quite normal.”“Maybe because it’s in the beginning stages and the symptoms aren’t too obvious yet.”Esme n
Fia suddenly realized that he was so fascinating! Not only did he delete the evidence in Lola’s phone when he said he would “go over to investigate”, but he also didn’t feel any sort of guilt when facing the victim.Even when nothing had happened, she could already see how he would act after it happened.For his childhood love, he could completely ignore his wife’s life.“I went and investigated. Your friend’s so-called evidence is all fake. She doesn’t even have Esme on Messenger!”“You deleted it, didn’t you?”Conrad was dumbfounded. “You’re willing to believe an outsider instead of me?”“I want to believe you, but there’s no need for it anymore.”Fia got out of bed and pulled open one of the drawers from the dressing table.“Do you want to come and take a look?”Conrad went over and gave it a curious look. When he saw the design on the piece of paper, his expression darkened.It was a design for a necklace. However, the feeling the design gave was one of death and darkness
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