“On the grounds that it was manufactured by Maxwell Corporation, and as the company’s owner, I can give it to whomever I want!” Conrad said as he unbuttoned his collar. He then extended his hand to Fia. “Give it to me.”Fia never expected that one day, Conrad would want something back from her that forcefully.Humiliation, sorrow, shame, and all kinds of negative emotions crashed into her.With her eyes red and filled with tears, she stared at Conrad.“So… this is your choice.”Conrad frowned slightly. He felt that what she said made little sense.Fia let out a bitter laugh as she walked toward a nearby window and flung the bracelet from it.“Conrad! Look at what she’s doing!” Esme said with a cry.Conrad looked at the woman in front of the window. He was shocked for a moment, thinking that she would do something that was too extreme again.Fia turned around and smiled coldly at Conrad.“You want to give it to her, right? It has to be something that I don’t want anymore. Do y
“But I was affected and now I’m distressed!”“Everyone’s feeling distressed right now, especially Fia!”Esme’s expression changed. She was running out of time. She had to drag him into bed or the result would be out of her control.Fia was walking on the streets for a while before she finally reached out to catch a cab. However, just as she was getting into one, someone pulled her arm.She turned around and saw a pair of amber eyes.She wanted to get away from him as she could still feel her anger smoldering inside, but she simply didn’t have the strength to do it.“Let go of me!”“I’ll go back to the hospital to complete the checkup. Then we can go see your mother and grandmother together.”“I don’t want to!”“Don’t start a scene out here!” He forcefully pulled her into his car.Fia knew she didn’t have enough strength to fight back. However, she also didn’t want to force it as she was worried that they might harm the child.She sat in the passenger seat and glanced at the
When Conrad was still stunned, Fia opened the car door and left.She then caught a cab right in front of him, got in, and left.“Where are you heading to, miss?” The driver turned around and looked at Fia, who was sitting at the back. He saw the tears and sorrow on her face, and he pitied her.Fia wiped the tears away and said, “To Gryphonheart Hospital.”She had already wasted too much time today. She had to visit her mom and grandma first.Outside the ward, Fia could hear some laughter coming from the inside. She was confused.Who was the one able to make her mom laugh so happily?She went in and saw a tall man wearing a white coat.“Rest well. I’ll come again tonight.”It was Jason.He turned around and saw Fia, who was standing by the doorway. His lips formed a smile. It was so warm.“You’re here, Ms. Lawson.”“Yes. Thanks, doctor.”“You’re welcome. This is the duty of a doctor.” Jason nodded and left after walking by her side. He couldn’t help but frown when he realiz
“It’s fine. It’s nothing important.” Fia had her guard up against Esme.“She doesn’t have to worry about a thing as the madam of the Maxwell household. She doesn’t have to worry about getting fed or clothed. Unlike my poor little Esme!” Beth said in a bitter tone.Esme then continued and said, “I never expected Fia to know how to tame a man that well. If I could have half of her skills, I wouldn't have to live through such hardship.”“That’s right. Maybe you’d have a child or two with Conrad already!” Beth said.“Oh, enough, both of you!” Thea said with a frigid expression on her face. “Get out! And take your soup with you!”“Mom! This is how we show our love to you. You can’t do that.”When Fia heard her tone, she knew they would start fighting again and it would be bad for her mom and grandma.She didn’t want to get into a conflict with them because of the baby in her womb, so she wanted to ring the bell to call the nurse.“Why do you want to ring the bell?!” Beth immediately
“Enough! Shut your mouth!” Thea yelled furiously. If she had a stick in her hand, she would beat Beth with it!Her words were simply too vile!“Mom, how can you play favoritism at a time like this?! I didn’t make things up because we all saw it! Don’t fret, Conrad. I’ll get justice for you!”Meanwhile, Esme carefully whispered to her, “Mom, I think you should tone it down. Conrad isn’t feeling that well right now.”She knew Conrad very well, and she could feel that he was on the edge of going berserk.Conrad couldn’t even think straight with all the noise surrounding him. He even felt like the arms around his waist made it hard for him to breathe.He pried Esme’s hands away and pushed her away.However, he put too much strength into it and he managed to push her and the wheelchair about a meter away.“Ah! You surprised me!” Esme cried out as she held onto the wheelchair nervously, showing how helpless she was.Conrad’s expression was even colder.“She’s still my wife right no
When Fia saw the concern on Conrad’s face, she felt so wronged that she couldn’t help but cry.She thought that he wouldn’t come over. That he would only stay by Esme’s side.“What’s the point of you simply crying? How are you doing? Tell me.”Jason and the gynecologist came in and the two of them walked to Conrad coldly.“Doctor…” Fia looked at Jason, asking for his help.Jason quickly said, “Don’t worry. I’ve arranged for a private ward for you. We’ll transfer you over right now.”“What’s going on?! Why does she need to be admitted to the hospital?” Conrad asked in irritation.“Who are you to the patient?” The gynecologist questioned him.“I’m her husband!”She frowned and said, “Then do you even know that your wife-““We’ll continue this after we transfer her to her ward,” Jason cut off his colleague.Conrad could see Fia’s face turning pale, as if she was in a lot of pain. He decided to stop asking questions too.He went over and held Fia’s hand.“Don’t worry. I’ll sta
When Fia opened her eyes again, only white greeted her.The doctor from earlier and Jason came over.“How do you feel?” Jason asked.Fia looked around the ward.“Where is he?”The doctor looked at Fia pitifully. “You mean your husband?”“Yes.”“He was waiting outside originally. However, he left after answering a call. It should be something urgent.”“Alright,” Fia said. The brilliance in her eyes drifted away.Jason quickly switched the topic and said, “The baby’s alright. Don’t worry and take care of yourself.”When Fia heard it, she gave them a thankful smile.“Thank you.”The doctor patted Fia’s head and said, “You should thank Doctor Evans. He’s been hard at work.”Fia looked at Jason and saw the scar on his lips. She didn’t even have to think twice to know that Conrad must have done that to him.“You two should chat. I have to go back to the examination room.”After the doctor left, Jason wiped the bruise on his mouth.“Don’t worry. It’s just a bruise.”Fia looke
Jason had just left when Beth pushed Esme into the ward.Fia looked at the Mannings warily.“What are you afraid of, Fia?” Esme looked at her gently. “I’m just here to tell you that something happened back in the company and Conrad needed to go first. He’ll come back later.“And don’t worry about your mother and grandmother too. That Doctor Evans looks very skilled. The entire hospital is under his command and they’re taking good care of them.”It was at this time that Fia felt Esme was like a stunning, venomous snake. And it was flicking its tongue at her.“What are you trying to say?”“Mom, can you push me over? I want to speak with her alone.”Beth did as she asked. Before she left, she wanted Fia, “IF you hurt your cousin, Fia… I’ll take your life!”“Oh, hush, mom. Fia couldn’t even protect the child inside of her… How could she hurt me!” Esme said gently with scorn in her tone.Fia clutched at the blanket on her leg and stared at Esme cautiously.“Wondering how I found o
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