Her brain exploded.What was he doing?“Hm… This isn’t half bad,” Conrad said as he straightened his back. He looked at the cup of milk tea with a smile.“This is mine!” Fia said as she grabbed the milk tea and stared at him. She then immediately bit the straw and gave it a few sips.However, a few seconds later, she realized something was wrong.She looked down. Her straw was new and still not bent as the one that she drank from was Conrad’s.When she remembered his germophobia, she moved the straw that she didn’t use toward him.“I didn’t use this one. You can eat it.”Conrad chuckled. “Fia, I don’t eat straws.”It was a mistake… She was sure that he knew it was a mistake.“Fia, I do mind that we’re using the same straw.”Fia felt her heart suddenly heat up.“I like to eat…”“Don’t disturb me while I’m drinking my milk tea!” She yelled at him to stop him. She was worried that if she let him continue, he would say things that he shouldn’t!Conrad helplessly smirked as he
“I’m sorry.” Conrad let go of her and walked to the window where he stood straight.Despite how he dominated the business world, he never thought that he would face so much difficulty with Fia.If the two of them continued like this, would they be able to maintain their marriage?Divorce… He would not allow it!Never!As the week went by, Conrad took impeccable care of Fia.He would make her eat and carry her to the washroom.Fia told him to stop many times but he would always give a simple explanation.That day, Jason and Sally came to make their rounds together.Jason first asked Fia about the wound on her chest while Sally checked it.As Conrad was present and Jason didn’t want to get Fia into trouble, he left and let Sally do everything else.“Doctor Sally, when can I get discharged?” Fia asked her hopefully. She really couldn’t stand how Conrad was treating her like a baby.“Why do you want to leave the hospital so bad?” Sally joked. “Your husband’s not taking good car
She couldn’t take it anymore. He had been with her the whole time, and thanks to him charming her occasionally, she was covered in layers of sweat from feeling hot. She was feeling all sticky.“Do you still want to take a shower?”A scheming look appeared on Conrad’s face as he put a hand on her waist.She gritted her teeth and said, “Yes.”“Shower first or hair first?”“Shower first?”“Alright. Sit here and I’ll prepare the water.”… About an hour later, Fia was playing with her now-clean and fragrant hair as she lay in the blanket with her face blushed. Conrad’s hands went into his pocket and he pulled out his cigarette pack.“I’m going off for a bit. Call me if there’s anything.”“Sure.”Conrad quickly went out and found a flight of stairs where the wind could reach him. He smoked as the wind blew.The entire process of him helping her during her shower was tormenting.He took a deep breath, trying to dispel the images in his mind. He reminded himself that she was stil
His words stabbed into Fia’s heart like a knife.Her eyes were somewhat wet as she stared at him.“Why?”“Because I can’t control myself.”“You, the CEO of Maxwell Corporation, don’t have the ability to control yourself?”It was ridiculous to Fia. He said that to her intentionally so that she wouldn’t be able to let go!“I have strong self-control when it comes to working. But few men can control themselves and their hobbies,” Conrad said as he looked at her as if he could see deep into her heart.“Fia, no matter how good a man is, he needs a woman. Otherwise, he would simply burn himself off. Not taking care of himself is nothing compared to how one’s work and life are affected once their bodies become worse off.”Fia could hear some pleading from his words.She blinked and looked at him carefully. He didn’t look like he was pleading. He still carried the same air around himself—handsome and calm.“You’re worried that you can’t find a woman?” she asked nervously.“I only wa
“Where to then?”“Let’s take a walk near the hospital?”“You want something to eat?”“Yeah.”Conrad chuckled. “You’ve never changed since you were little.”“All girls like to snack, but they mostly give it up to maintain their figures,” Fia said as she remembered something. “When I was in university with Eileen, we used to write reviews of a few hundred words long just so we could get free and good food!”Conrad was stunned. “I know about that.”“Huh? How?”“Esme complained to me about it.”When the name popped out of his mouth, the smile on Fia’s face disappeared.“What did she say?”Conrad realized that he probably shouldn’t have talked about this.But since he started it, he had no choice but to continue. He was not someone who would choose to avoid things anyway.He also knew Fia’s personality. If he chose not to finish the topic, she would get even angrier.“She’s much more prideful and couldn’t stand what you two were doing.”“True. That’s how she acts.” Fia felt t
When they were approaching a coffee shop, Conrad quickly asked, “Do you want to have some milk tea?”Fia looked at the coffee shop. Conrad had drunk half of the milk tea just now and the remaining wasn’t enough for her.However, she was still angry at him and didn’t want to give him a reaction. Otherwise, she would lose her pride.Conrad paused before pushing her toward the door.“I would like a large cup of milk tea.”The waitress was playing with her phone. When she looked up, her numb expression instantly became one with a blooming smile.“Of course, handsome. Please wait.” She gave Conrad a bright smile, with gentleness in her eyes.Fia was sitting in a wheelchair and because of the tall counter, the waitress missed her.She also didn’t see the waitress, but she could hear the joy in her voice.That face of his could make any girl’s heartbeat accelerate.Not to mention that he had such a nice figure.She felt upset and wanted to get close to the counter by using the whee
“…” The waitress regretted her actions a lot. She would never dare to be so brave anymore. If she were to encounter a wife or girlfriend that was more brutal, what would she be able to do if they were to assault her in broad daylight?After that, Conrad pushed Fia as she drank the milk tea.A few minutes passed but they didn’t say anything.They then reached the crossroads.Conrad asked, “Which street?”Fia looked at the streets that were filled with people and sipped her milk tea.“We can stop here and just look at the people.”Conrad could see that she had been looking at the passing cars. He wondered what she was thinking.“Are you angry with what I did?”“No,” Conrad immediately said no without even needing to ask what she meant.There was something about a rule that he had read on the web.“You’re still my husband. We may be almost divorced, but I do have the right to stop you from cheating.“There’s something that you don’t know.”She paused, trying to stop the tears
“Why didn’t you tell me about that?” Conrad said as he held Fia’s shoulders tightly, his eyes becoming red.“Tell you what? That my cousin didn’t want to help you? That she only helped because I dragged her there? Wouldn’t that make you detest me even more?“Or you would think that I was useless because you couldn’t win, and that I told the adults to come and see you fail?”Conrad couldn’t argue with those points.“Everyone knew how stubborn you were, that you had a bad temper because of your parents, and you hated it when people would do things unfairly.”“Fia…” All the things that happened in the past began to slowly appear in his mind. It had only just dawned upon him that his understanding of Fia all came from Esme’s mouth.“And the truth was that I was a coward, pretentious person that could never suffer with you,” Fia said with a smile as her eyes were filled with tears. “Meanwhile, my cousin is perfect.”“Fia, I…” Conrad frowned deeply as he held Fia’s shoulders and didn’
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