Sapphire was stunned before her smile became even more widened and honest.“Even then, that’s the person that we love. Isn’t marrying him a dream come true?”“…” Fia could only remain silent.“Fia, we’re both the same. Neither of us is any better than the other, so don’t advise me to give up just like I never advised you to. Even if the path we take is a lonely one and we find out that we have chosen wrongly, we at least tried it and gave it our all. That’s better than not doing anything at all.”But slowly, Sapphire’s smile disappeared from her face, and she looked at Fia cynically.“You and Eileen Reid are good friends, right?”Fia’s hand tightened. She couldn’t hide any of her emotions from Sapphire anymore as she looked at her.“I know that the reason you asked me to come over is to let go of Victor, am I right? All of you think that he doesn’t love me, so I shouldn’t pester him. But my feelings are genuine. Why should I be the one to let him go? He didn’t ask for my help th
Conrad carried the breakfast over and pretended not to see her worries.“You’re awake. I’ll get you some water to wash up. You can have breakfast after that.”Fia’s eyes were fixed on him. When he came over with a basin of warm water, she asked, “You knew?”“You already guessed it,” Conrad said calmly. He wasn’t that interested in Victor’s marriage.He placed the basin of warm water on the chair and dampened a towel to wipe her hands and face. He then put some toothpaste on the toothbrush and asked her to brush her teeth.Fia took the basin and brushed her teeth as her eyes shifted.The entire atmosphere for the day was very quiet and calm. After they had breakfast, Conrad saw Fia looking at the window dully. He asked, “I’ll take you to Ms. Reid?”Fia felt very conflicted. She knew Eileen. She didn’t want to see her at a time like this.However, she did want to accompany her. She already knew that this was how things would develop after Sapphire helped with the video.Just as
“Conrad, give your cousin a call!” Fia held her phone as the words that Eileen had said echoed in her ears. She felt rattled by it.Conrad pulled the chair and sat opposite the bed, his deep eyes focused on Fia.“Our interference means nothing when it comes to this.”“Can you ask him what his plans are for Eileen after this?”There was a sense of urgency in her eyes. She had been cold toward him, and this was the first time she was begging him like this.Conrad was silent for a moment before saying, “Sure.”His relationship with Victor had always been sour since they were children. He really didn’t want to interfere if he didn’t have to.When Fia saw him dial the number, she quickly said, “Can you put it on loudspeaker?”“Sure.”The moment the call went through, Victor’s relaxed voice came. “You must be very free to give me a call, cousin. Are you calling to congratulate me?”Conrad glanced at Fia and then said to the man coldly, “Now that you’ve married Sapphire, what will h
Conrad let out a cold smile. “That’s because he doesn’t have the time. He has plenty to do since he started his own business, not to mention that he wants to keep his celebrities in line.“Right, he had to sleep with all those girls from his company too. He’s very busy!”Fia’s eyebrows almost locked together. “You shouldn’t say something like that without evidence.”“Isn’t Ms. Reid one of them?”“She’s the only one. He never had any scandals with his other celebrities.”Conrad looked at her and his tone became heavier. “I suddenly realized that all men are good in your eyes. Except me.”“…”“Fia, it’s not good to be so unfair. I’m your husband. You should be taking my side instead.”“I just don’t want Eileen to be in such a bad position. Just Sapphire alone was enough to make her suffer.”Conrad frowned and said, “I made that up. Other than Ms. Reid, he didn’t touch any of the other celebrities. However, many others wanted to offer themselves up to him on a silver platter. He
Eileen looked at him confused. “What are you up to?”“I’m just a little jealous that my cuz has been having such a wonderful life lately.” With that, Victor put his head on Eileen’s shoulder. “Should I find something to make his and your best friend’s life more exciting?”Eileen pushed his hand away and pouted.The man patted her waist and said, “Don’t worry. As long as you listen to me, I won’t harass anyone else other than you.”Outside the door, Jason frowned and mumbled, “Wait, Fia’s at the hospital.”He stared at the door. He had heard someone close the door with a slam just now.A thief?He quickly went back to the apartment and made a call.When Fia received Jason’s call, she called Eileen out of worry.The ringtone kept on playing, but Eileen couldn’t push the man away. She didn’t dare to yell at him either. Despite him looking like a gentleman, deep inside, he was crazy!He could do anything!She then said, “Fia’s quite worried about me lately and she would call me
Eileen held the doorknob tightly, trying to control her expression and be as calm as possible.“Come with me!” Victor pulled her arm. “Don’t stay here.”“Are you crazy? I can stay wherever I want! It has nothing to do with you!”“Don’t make me!” Victor gave her a dark gaze as if he would eat Eileen whole.Eileen softened as she felt her heart skip a beat. “It’s safer for me here. Once the matter between you and Ms. Starling is over, I’ll move back to my own home.”“Fine, I’ll stay with you here!” Victor pushed her in and forced his way in again.Eileen’s headache was getting so bad that she slammed her hand on the door and glared at him angrily.“What do you want?”“I should be the one asking,” Victor said coldly. “You want to seduce the man staying opposite of you?”“You’re crazy!” Eileen felt that she couldn’t communicate with him anymore and simply turned and walked toward the sofa. She sat down at the coffee table and picked up a glass of beer that was half-full.Victor w
Conrad’s attitude was clear though. “Finish your ravioli and I’ll take you there.”Fia grabbed the bowl of ravioli and stuffed its contents all into her mouth. She almost threw up.After she finished the last piece, she stared at Conrad with spirited eyes. “Can we go now? Take me there!”Conrad gritted his teeth as great disappointment grew in his heart.He hated how she worried about someone else. It made him realize that he mattered less than a friend. He was like a clown.“No.” He looked away. “Doctor Evans and Doctor Halls already said that you’re not feeling well and you need to rest. You can’t just leave like that.”“Then carry me there!” Fia couldn’t help but pinch his arm. “I can’t get through to Eileen’s phone. She wouldn’t miss my call like that without a reason.”At that moment, the door opened and Sally came in. When she realized the atmosphere was getting tense, she asked, “Mr. Maxwell, did you make her angry again?”“I didn’t. With her condition, it’s not suitable
Conrad remained silent.“What do you want to eat?” Fia suddenly asked him as she turned to him, and saw the dark expression on his face. She quickly asked, “Are you hiding something from me?”When Conrad saw how Fia looked at him with scrutiny, he raised his hand to loosen his necktie. He didn’t want to hide it from her anymore. “Ms. Reid isn’t doing that well.”Suddenly, someone barged into the ward and grabbed Conrad by the collar. “Come with me!”“What are you doing?!” Conrad pushed Victor away in disdain.Victor couldn’t care about his image anymore. “Eileen needs blood and the hospital doesn’t have enough! I remember that your blood type is O negative! Give her your blood! I can do anything for you!”Conrad frowned and looked at Victor who couldn’t hide his anxiety.“If you knew, why did you force her?”“Conrad, I don’t have time for this! Eileen can’t wait any longer! She’s already going into a coma!”Fia’s heart suddenly missed a beat as she asked, “What happened? What’
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