“You can’t. You are a man, you need to sleep with Daddy and Uncle,” Sharon Lane said old-fashionedly.“I’m not. I’m still a child.”“Hmph! Who just said that he was a man and would protect me in the future?”William frowned and lowered his small head, feeling a little upset.Thinking of how he had indeed made a promise in front of Fia, he could not help but nod. “Okay then, alright.”“So obedient!” Sharon ran to her brother and kissed him on his face.Mary was stunned silly. She knew her daughter. She was trained by herself and her husband to be more understanding than other children of the same age, and knew how to take care of her younger brother.However, it had been two years since she last kissed her brother like this.It was very obvious that Fia’s words today had an effect.“Thank you, Mrs. Maxwell.”Fia was slightly stunned. Seeing that Mary was so happy that she was about to cry, she understood that she must have heard the words she had said to the two children.“I
Fia walked to the square and turned around to look at the beach and seafront in the night sky.The waves were beating against the shore, the sounds louder in the night.“Conrad, there will be high tide, won't it?”Conrad went silent for a bit. “Yes.”“The sadness buried in the bottom of a person’s heart is also at times like the high tide. It comes unexpectedly, without any warning.”The two children of the Lanes made her happy, but after the happiness was a huge sense of melancholy, loss, and sorrow.She really really really felt pity for the child she lost.She also felt aggrieved, disgruntled, and hatred.However, she could not bear to hate Conrad. He was a man she had loved for over ten years!Conrad held his palm, walked to stand behind her, and then quietly looked at her.“I know I should not always think about all those bad things, but I can’t help it.”The seabreeze of the night was quite strong and Fia originally felt a little cold, but the man who suddenly came fro
Conrad looked around and was not willing to let her feel disappointed.Going against his conscience, he said, “Hearing you say that, I realize that it is indeed quite beautiful here.”Fia patted his chest. “Then which was the first city you went to after leaving Gryphon the first time?”“The capital.”“The capital? I have not been there before.”Conrad replied, “When I’m able to make time, I’ll bring you there.”“Alright, I’ll wait for you.”He made a promise in his heart that he would bring her out and about to walk and look around more, and let her see even more beautiful cities, when he was done being busy with everything.He did not say it out loud, because there was no fixed time in which he could achieve it. There was quite a bit he had to do in the company.He was afraid that if he said it out loud and could not set the time, it would disappoint her.Under the night sky, under the neon lights, with her on his back, she felt an unprecedented sense of security.She held
She ran a couple of meters away, her heart beating like mad, so shocked that she felt a little uncomfortable.Conrad took the luggage and the snacks from the back seat, closed the car door, and started to walk toward the elevator.Beep! Beep beep!From the right side of the back, a horn sounded and he turned his head around to look.The window of the driver’s seat of the red Maserati rolled down and the person inside spoke up teasingly. “What a coincidence.”Conrad frowned, not wanting to care about the person.“Are you alone? What about your little wifey?” Victor asked loudly.Conrad couldn’t even be bothered to glance at him.Victor touched his nose helplessly. “How ill-mannered. No matter what, I’m still your senior. Even when I take the initiative to greet you, you ignore me."The doorbell rang and Fia was so scared that she started shrieking.Conrad frowned and took out a spare keycard to enter. He swept a glance through the hall and did not see anyone.“Fia!”The pers
“What happened?”A man in a dark red suit appeared.The manager and the front desk receptionist’s expressions made it look like their savior had appeared.“Boss, this client is Mr. Maxwell. He…”“Cuz?” Victor interrupted the manager, as he put his hands into his pockets and walked toward Conrad.Conrad’s expression became even uglier. “You’ve become the owner of this hotel?”“That’s right.” Victor noticed that the atmosphere wasn’t quite right. Just now he had also heard that the manager said that a problem had arisen with a client, but he did not know exactly what had happened.Seeing that Fia’s face was pale and that she was hiding in Conrad’s embrace, he turned to look at the manager and his voice couldn’t help but turn cold.“What exactly happened!”The manager was shocked. This new boss of his had just taken over for less than two months and had always been friendly. Not a single worker had been laid off.This made everyone, from the top management to the bottom workers,
She nodded and slowly closed her eyes.Conrad quietly sighed and sent a message to Silas.***Tyler picked up Silas’ call and guessed that Conrad and his wife had gotten into some kind of a situation and immediately had people investigate.Because Conrad had already reported the matter to the police, this matter was very easy to investigate.Thinking of the well-dressed Victor, Tyler could not help but say, “What a piece of trash!”“What’s wrong?” Mary had just put the children to bed and as she was bringing coffee over, she heard her husband scolding.Tyler told Mary about the situation in a simple manner.Mary thought about it. “But it can’t be Victor who did it, right?”“It doesn’t matter whether or not it's him. The hotel is in his hands now. No matter who the guest is, to have met such a situation is just proo
At noon, they reached home.Mrs. Whitley and Mrs. Taylor got up and were busy, while Silas had also rushed over.Conrad looked at the deep meaning in Silas’ eyes, and was worried that he would say something in front of Fia that would make her worried.He immediately said, “Work matters can be said at work tomorrow.”Silas opened his mouth and was extremely anxious but could not say the words he wanted to say.“Then may you and Madam rest well.”“Alright.”Silas gritted his teeth, walking as he messaged Mr. Maxwell. This was something he had to tell him as soon as possible.Hearing his phone’s notification, he looked at Fia who was sitting by his side.He said to Mrs. Whitley, “Please make something Fia likes for supper.”“Sure!” Mrs. Whitley pushed Mrs. Taylor’s wheelchair an the both of them went to the kitchen together.Fia’s eyes that were lowered trembled as she turned to look at Conrad.“Say, who exactly would send such a thing to me?”Conrad tried very hard to appear
Early the next morning, Fia opened her eyes but did not find Conrad by her side.All this time, whenever she woke up, he would be in the room.This was the first time she didn’t see him when she woke up.Thinking about the slap she gave him the night before, she felt guilty and anxious.She should apologize to him.In the study, Conrad sat on the chair behind the desk with his body leaning against the backrest as he stared at the ceiling.On the side, Silas was trying his best to give advice. “The hotel has been shady since the last person of the Lanes was in charge. Mr. Lane abandoned it because he wanted it to be clean. Sir, why is there a need for you to get involved again?”Conrad pinched his brows. “Now, it is no longer a matter of whether I want to or not.”He did not sleep the whole night, thinking about Fia’s questioning last night.He had also roughly made out that the things of the past and the delivery of a dead rabbit were done by the same culprit.He did not know
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