Britney shook her head a little sadly. "I even contacted him before I came back. He didn't tell me anything."Sally felt empathetic and said comfortingly, "My brother has always been busy with work, and he's a little slow. But the fact that he returned this time means that you two are still meant to be.""Really?" Britney sighed despondently. "I wouldn't dare think so, Sally. When will Peter be back?""In another week.""In another week, huh? If he tells me, then I'll wait for him and come back with him." Britney sounded a little happy, but there was also a hint of disappointment.Sally thought about Britney's obsession with her brother and couldn't help but say, "When my brother comes back, I'll invite you to have dinner with us.""Okay!"Fia heard Sally wanting to set up Peter and Britney and was curious about what kind of person Sally's brother would be.Sally was gentle and kind, so her brother should be the same."Fia! Once my brother is back, I'll introduce you two!"
Fia asked worriedly, "What was it? If you can't get past it, perhaps you can tell me about it, and I can help you think of something."Britney took Fia's hand and smiled warmly at her, but there was a trace of coldness in her eyes."Fia, do you think there are men in this world who are sincere?""Britney, have you been hurt?" Fia asked, looking sideways at the girl and she wished she could see her expression clearly."Yeah, I've been hurt," Britney said, looking into Fia's eyes as she started telling the real Britney's story to ensure her act was perfect."Our family was close to the Halls, and I followed Peter around as a kid. I also went abroad after middle school for him. Although he treated me like a sister, he wasn't really good to me. He knew I had feelings for him, but he never responded to them.""Maybe it's because his mind is always on his work," Fia said, trying to understand where Britney was going with this.Britney sighed and laughed bitterly. "Let's not talk about
Conrad had been checking his phone frequently. When he saw that Tiger had sent him a photo, he opened it and zoomed into it without much thought.He zoomed in on Fia, wanting to get a good look at her from the back and guess how she was feeling at the moment. He saw a gentle, soft smile on her face, and then he moved the photo a little before catching sight of Britney.Conrad suddenly frowned deeply, and he quickly expanded the photo further, enlarging Britney's face."Silas!""What is it, Mr. Maxwell?" Silas replied immediately, startled by Conrad's sudden shout."Come and look at this!"Silas went to Conrad's side and looked. "Who is this?"She was unfamiliar, and Silas didn't know who it was!Why was Conrad showing him this woman?"I don't know!" Conrad felt an indescribable panic well up inside him, and he dialed Tiger's number. "Sir," Tiger greeted when he picked up."Who is that woman?"Tiger glanced at Britney and replied, "She's the Thomases' second daughter. She h
Conrad looked up to see Tiger carrying Fia in, and he immediately rushed forward to take her into his arms before placing her on the couch.Tiger left quietly and closed the door behind him.Fia sensed that something was wrong with Conrad, and she reached out to touch his face and pinch it."It feels like you're in a bad mood."Conrad thought about Britney, and he couldn't help but ask, "Who was that person Doctor Sally brought you to see today?"Fia's heart skipped a beat. When she thought about how Tiger had followed her around the entire day, Fia thought Conrad was unhappy because she had seen Jason.She hurriedly told the story of Jason and Britney's parents matching the two up."Oh?" Conrad asked with a raised brow. "So, did those two see eye to eye?""No?""They didn't catch each other's eyes?" Conrad was a little unhappy at the answer. He wondered when a woman would come along to take Jason away."Britney has someone on her mind, and her family forced this blind date
Conrad thought again of the delusion that the picture had given him and covered her mouth with his lips, not wanting to hear her mention someone else.A kiss that started off gently gradually became more intense and heated, easily making one dizzy....When Britney arrived home, she greeted the servants politely before flying upstairs.Once in the bedroom, she closed the doors and windows, pulled down even the curtains, and made an international call."I'm so annoyed!"The first thing out of her mouth was a complaint.The person on the other end was in Mapleland and asked in a lazy tone, "What? Was the blind date not good enough for you?""Your sister brought that b*tch with her!""Esme." The man's voice turned cold and hard. "That's my sister you're talking about. Watch your tone."Britney took a deep breath to calm herself. "Didn't you say that I'm Britney, now and forever? And that I will only ever be Britney? What's the meaning of you calling my name?""I'll assume that
Britney said, “It’s alright. I’m used to it.”Barbara asked, “Then are you planning to find an area to continue in research?”“No.” Britney frowned. “I’m a little tired.”“Then, what do you plan to do?”“I still don’t know.”Barbara looked at her melancholic sister. She had grown taller and fuller and became much better looking.To her, her sister was timid and was easily bullied in school.She wanted to protect this little sister of hers.She suggested, “Do you want to give Maxwell Corporation a try?”Britney felt her heart waver, but weakly shook her head.“Maxwell Corporation is so amazing. What would someone like me who does research do there?”“If you don’t mind it, you can be my assistant.” Her previous assistant had resigned and she found it annoying to have an assistant so she did not hire a new one. If her younger sister wanted in, she could directly bring her in.With her current position in the Maxwell Corporation, she could make her own arrangements if she wante
“What do you mean?” Conrad asked.“Should we send Madam Barbara’s sister to another department to avoid any negative effects on Madam Barbara’s reputation?”“Barbara herself isn’t even worried about her own reputation, so what are you worrying for?” Conrad’s attitude was a little heartless. “If work progress is affected by her sister, the both of them can just leave together!”Fia was speechless.Her husband was so stern. She wanted to say something but did not quite dare to.As a wife, she should not meddle too much.Forget it, she’d just listen quietly. Her husband’s words were not wrong.Since Madam Barbara dared to directly hire her sister to be her assistant, then she should have the boldness to bear all the consequences!Therefore, Britney easily entered Maxwell Corporation and became Barbara’s assistant.***In the afternoon, the hour for lunch.Silas went to the canteen to order food for Conrad and Fia, and coincidentally met Barbara leading Britney along.He looked
The matter of Britney entering the company passed just like that and thanks to Barbara, the entire Foreign Affairs Department had a very good attitude toward her and nobody dared to bully or order her about.She arranged work for Barbara properly every day and did not have any free time.Every day when it was lunch time, she would subconsciously search for a figure in the canteen.When she saw Silas, she would greet him obediently.In a blink of an eye, quite a few days passed and Fia was about to sit for her exams.Conrad personally called the Ministry of Education and without expending too much effort, he was able to arrange a chance for Fia to take the exams.Fia wanted to end things fast and so arranged it to be the next day.The Ministry of Education and the dean of her previous university personally invigilated. There were even surveillance cameras, and everything was done properly without any intention for favoritism or cheating.“Silas, what time is it?”Conrad sat out
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