Conrad grabbed her fingers and said, “You’re making me feel itchy.”“Where?”If it wasn’t because she looked all innocent, he would suspect that she was intentionally seducing him.He swallowed and said, “In my heart.”“Huh?” Fia was stunned. She could help him scratch it if it was somewhere else.But in his heart? How was she supposed to do that? Maybe by cutting open his chest and taking out his heart? And then scratch his heart that way?Tsk. What a brutal thought.“I want to kiss you, Fia… Is that alright?”Fia’s face blushed. She couldn’t say “yes” no matter what.“Fia… The two birthday gifts are too humiliating. You have to pay me back.”Fia thought about the belt and the underwear. The words engraved on the belt were okay, but the ones on the underwear were too much.She then said, “Yes.”The corners of Conrad’s lips raised, and all the upset he felt for a day and a night disappeared instantly.Men… were really animals that could lose their minds over their desires.
“Is she going to have a happy ending after this? Then who can I lash out at for everything that I’ve lost and for all my scars?!”However, Peter’s eyes were filled with the light of excitement. “All you need to do is to stay put. I’ll play with them on your behalf.”The Greens still had a score to settle with the Parkers.To think that Fia would be Conall Parker’s daughter… Good! Then, the daughter shall pay for the father’s debt! He could also avenge Esme at the same time!When she heard that, Esme stood up and swayed toward Peter, and she grabbed his collar with her red nails.She then said in an alluring tone, “Then, Mr. Green… My happiness will be in your hands...”“Ha, is it, now?” Peter took another puff, and he tapped the cigarette on her head.“Before you could have your happiness, you must fulfill me.”A game of suggestion began between the man and woman.It was a trade. It was also a conflict between two sides of equal power.Whoever placed too much heart into thi
Victor smiled like a gentleman and didn’t show any anger at not being welcomed at all.Once inside, he put his hands in his pockets before looking at Fia and pretending as if he cared.“Why did you get admitted to the hospital this time?”Fia smiled and said, “You’re quite good at gathering information, Victor. There’s no need to joke at my expense.”“Hm?” Victor narrowed his eyes, realizing that Fia seemed to have changed. It seemed that the meek girl that had few words had gained much confidence.Sapphire didn’t want Victor to ruin their relationship with his cousin and his wife, so she quickly sat down next to Fia and put the gifts on the coffee table.“Fia, I don’t know what you like to eat so I bought a lot of supplements. Look at you… You’re so slim… You have to eat more.”Fia had mixed feelings. She turned and looked at the blurry figure of Sapphire and said, “Thank you, Sapphire.”“No need to thank me. We’re all family. I hope that you won’t find fault with me for com
He might look like a gentleman, but he was quite wicked as a person. And the way he spoke with Sapphire made her so angry!After she got married to Conrad, he had never spoken with her in that kind of tone in front of his relatives and friends.“If he’s not worthy enough, then I’m done for,” Sapphire said in despair. “Fia… I think I’m in love with him more than you know. I know about him and your best friend. I can pretend that it never happened. I can even lie to them. Is there any wife that can do so much for him?”Fia had no words. If it was her from the past, she would do it too.How cheap a woman became in the name of love.But that man… even if she were to die in front of him, he wouldn’t even care.“Are you done?” Victor walked back to the living room after glaring at Sapphire. “I’m going back. If you don’t want to go back, you can go back to the Starlings!”The guest room.Eileen could hear everything that Victor was saying as she frowned deeply.Was that how a man w
When Eileen got back to the living room, she could still smell the scent of the sea from Victor.Remembering how he was mistreating Sapphire just now, it felt like needles were poking her heart.Before his marriage, she took steps to get away from him, and even then, he had never been so cruel to her.“Fia, can I ask you a question?”“Go ahead.”“He’s so violent toward Sapphire but he’s never treated me like that. Could it be that…” Eileen bit her lips as she said with great difficulty, “Could it be that he has feelings for me?”Fia looked at Eileen speechlessly. Even if she couldn’t see, she could imagine the kind of expression she had on her face.“Eileen, he’s married.”“I know.” Eileen lowered her head and said without much confidence, “Tell me. Do you think that I’m more important to him than Sapphire?”Fia opened her mouth and didn’t say what she wanted to. That love would turn someone into an idiot.Eileen… Sapphire… and her… Were they not all the same?She couldn’t b
Eileen's skin was silky smooth and felt like the best satin Victor had ever touched. Did that also no longer belong to him?Why couldn't she understand that his marriage was only a way to gain fame, and there were no feelings involved?He had come this far with his own effort and hard work. How could he cut his career short for her?..."Sapphire? Why are you here alone? Where's Victor?" Sapphire's parents asked when they saw her returning alone."He's busy at work."Mr. Starling frowned. "Is he so busy that he doesn't have time for a meal?""Dad, Victor already said he'll eat with you two tomorrow," Sapphire said as she stepped forward to take her father's arm. "Also... I wanted to ask about the land in the northern suburbs for Victor. Could he have it?"Mr. Starling glared at his daughter. "You come home for dinner just to ask me about work?"Mrs. Starling scolded her husband, "Victor is Sapphire's husband, and he's practically our son! What's wrong with giving them some inf
"Sapphire, since you've loved Victor for many years, you should know him very well. He has a vindictive nature, and even after marrying you, he still wants to trap Eileen at his side! He's not taking responsibility as your husband at all!"I asked Conrad for help to free Eileen, and that was what should have been done as a decent human being! But in his eyes, we did something that wronged him!"The more Fia spoke, the angrier she got. She wondered how Sapphire could pretend that these things never happened. How could Sapphire ignore all of it and ask her to talk Conrad out of fighting for the land because of Victor?Sapphire's face turned cold. "What are you trying to say?"Fia looked away and calmly said, "I can't help you in this because I don't want Conrad to return good for evil.""If you don't want to help, then don't! You could have done so without humiliating me!" Sapphire exclaimed. "Victor married me! How could he still have thoughts about your best friend?! They had a co
Sapphire frowned and looked as if she had been slapped in the face.Fia realized what Conrad meant and tugged on his sleeve, hoping he would understand why she did and stop.Despite that, Conrad was determined to wake Sapphire up."When you have dinner together, does Victor help to serve you the food? Does he cut up the meat for you? Place food on your plate? Do you wash up together in the morning? Does he help squeeze toothpaste and hand you a towel?"Sapphire looked embarrassed, and she struggled to argue, "I can use my own hands and feet! Unlike Fia, who can't see!"Conrad laughed mockingly."Then, I'll just have to be blunt... Even when I had just married Fia and didn't have such feelings for her then, I already did all those things. Because I always remember that I'm her husband, and those are my responsibilities."Sapphire clenched her fist tightly, then she leaned forward suddenly, her hand gripping the sides of the couch to support herself as she hissed, "If you really t
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