“Eileen, I told you. When you signed the contract with my company, you’d be mine, alive or dead!”Eileen thought back about how stupid she was in the past. She didn’t know Victor was someone so scheming!She thought that his domineering attitude toward her was out of love for her.Even after he told her to get an abortion, she still believed that he would only treat her that gently because she was special.She even wanted to hold on to him, hoping that one day he would say that he loved her and wanted to marry her!She never realized that the contract she signed all those years ago would become the chain that bound her.Eileen smiled as she endured the pain from being choked. “Then, let me die!”“Do you think I would mind?” Madness began to overtake Victor’s eyes as he slowly put more strength into his hands.Eileen continued to look at him with a sneer. Even when her face was slowly becoming red and she was having difficulty breathing, she didn’t beg for her life.Yes… Kill h
Fia avoided her question and said with a smile, “I’m the one who should apologize to you, Eileen.”“I can’t finish the other two dresses now that I’m like this.”Eileen frowned and she couldn’t hold it anymore as tears flowed down her face silently.Even now she still remembered the dresses.“Don’t worry, Eileen. I’ll ask Conrad about it later. He has plenty of talented staff in his company. I’ll somehow send the designs to him and get those people in his company to complete them for you.”“No need. You already finished one, right? I’ll wait for your eyes to recover so you can complete the other two.”Fia paused and mumbled, “I don’t know when that’ll be.”… After Conrad left the hospital, he drove to River Fane again.He needed to find Esme. Even if she was dead, it was still something that he could give Fia!“You’re here, sir!” Silas ran over when he saw the car stop by the roadside.“Found anyone?”Silas shook his head. “We found one of the officers’ bodies. There were
Conrad knew that it was pointless to explain to her. He turned to Eileen and asked her in an irritated tone, “Why did you bring her here?”“I wanted her to come here,” Fia said as she pulled Eileen back and took a step forward.However, she was still looking in the wrong direction. She wasn’t facing Conrad but an empty space next to him.“I wanted to see if you’re going to be here by the riverside.”She bit her lips and said, “I knew you'd be here, though. You can’t give up on any hope to save her, right?”“I…” Conrad looked at Fia. She had a small frame. However, he felt that the person in front of him was a giant rock of ice.He wanted to explain, but she cut him off. “The bus exploded and fell into the river. She’s dead.”With that, she passed the phone to Conrad.“Fia said that I received an anonymous message on my phone. Take a look.”Conrad received it and then saw the message.’ll curs
Once she was ready, he helped her with her seatbelt.Fia smelled the familiar fragrance in his car. It was the slight scent of the ocean. She would feel relaxed every time she sat in his car.And now that she couldn’t see, that feeling was even stronger.Conrad got into the driver’s seat. He wasn’t in a hurry to drive away, so he turned around to look at her.Her eyes were wider than usual. He didn’t know if it was because she wanted to see this world clearer now that she couldn’t see anything.“Are you afraid, Fia?” He couldn’t help but ask. She had been on high alert since he saw her. She didn’t show any signs of being afraid.Fia could feel her body tense up as the hands and her feet curled into fists.All she could see was an endless patch of gray and it amplified her sense of hearing.Only the blind could feel how she was feeling.But she didn’t want to cry. She didn’t want to throw a tantrum.Those were the most pointless reactions to have.“Please drive. Eileen’s goin
Their surroundings were very quiet.Thus, Fia decided to break that silence herself.“What do you want to say to me, Evans?”Jason looked at her and slowly approached her.He crouched down in front of her and held her hand that had already curled up.“Fia, I don’t want to see you get hurt again.”Fia’s blank eyes blinked. “Evans, no one wants to get hurt. Unfortunately, this is fate.”“I’ll take you away!” Jason held her hands. “We can leave Gryphon! We can leave Conrad Maxwell! You can then live whatever life you want!”The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds before Fia forcefully pulled her hands away.She straightened her back and said, “Evans, I’m blind.”“I don’t care!”“A blind, divorcee… It’s not worth it.”Her voice was cold. She couldn’t reciprocate Jason’s feelings even when she could see.How could she take advantage of him when she was blind?No matter how much she wanted freedom, she refused to use such a shortcut.She wouldn’t do it in the past, she woul
When Conrad and Jason heard her voice, they both stopped and they looked at Fia with red eyes.She was like a fearless warrior, and she was surrounded by an aura that showed she was willing to die.“Fia, don’t hurt yourself!” Jason felt remorseful as his handsome face frowned.Fia looked in their direction blankly. She wasn’t looking at anyone in particular. She couldn’t see. It would be impossible even if she wanted to.Earlier, her neck had been hurt by the man with the knife when she was held hostage earlier. And now, because of the glass, it was bleeding again.She said coldly, “Evans, if you’re really doing this for me, please don’t force me.”Conrad curled his hand into fists. He really felt like killing Jason in one hit.“I know you’re a good person, but I can’t leave with you. I don’t love you. I can’t leave this place without care just because you treat me well.”“Fia, I don’t want you to be grateful to me. I just want to…”“I don’t want to!” Fia raised her voice. Why
“That’s enough, Garrett!” Clarice, who was tall and slim and wearing a traditional dress, pulled Garrett to his seat and gave him a glass of iced water.She then sighed at her son who was still standing there. “Now that you’re back, don’t stand there as if you’re standing in front of an altar. Have a seat.”Jason looked at his mother, Clarice Evans. Despite how she spoke, she was very gentle.She was the main reason that he grew up well-adjusted.“Speak. What are you thinking about?” Garrett’s temper rose again after he drank the water.“Seriously. You drank a cold glass of water already. Why are you still so angry?”Clarice then gave Garrett’s shoulders a massage while she blinked at her son.“To be honest, Jason is quite mature now. It’s a good thing that he likes someone.”“Ridiculous!” Garrett became even angrier and he turned to look at Clarice. “Don’t you know who he fell in love with?!”Clarice pouted and shrugged as she spread her hands in front of her.“I know, but
“You can’t hit Jason because he didn’t do anything that hurt anyone!”“Clarice, how can you do that?! You know that our relationship won’t be accepted by the world at large! If you let him be like that, it won’t be good for you and him!”“It’s just dignity, right? People had called me a homewrecker so many times that I’ve gotten used to it anyway! As long as we can live our own lives in peace, I don’t care what people call me!”Garrett looked at the mother and son pair angrily. However, Clarice had suffered a lot by following him, so he didn’t want to yell at her.He then turned and looked at his son in a solemn manner. “Jason, I won’t fuss about this anymore as long as you stop interacting with that woman. I can pretend that nothing happened!”Jason frowned and said, “I can’t do that.”If he couldn’t see her living in peace and happiness, he couldn’t disappear like a stranger.He still needed to protect her. To do everything he could when she was in danger.Garrett gritted his
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