Peter’s eyes seemed possessed as he strangled Esme by the neck.“If you want me to protect you, then you’ll have to do something brutal enough to make me believe you!”“What… do you mean?” Esme was scared by what was happening.“Start a fire.”Esme caught the madness in Peter’s eyes. She choked and asked, “Wh… Where?”“You can start a fire where you work.” Peter loosened the hand that was choking Esme by the throat and patted her face. “Do it stealthily. Don’t let anyone catch you doing it.”…Tyler had just returned to the mansion and checked the entire place thoroughly inside and out.The original fixtures were very well done, and nothing was damaged. It was also very clean.“What are you doing?” Mary asked when she saw Tyler sniffing around like a hound as she came back after spending half a day accompanying the children at their new kindergarten. Tyler glanced at her and asked, “Sharon and William got used to the new kindergarten?”“They’re quite shy at the beginning. B
“Oh no! How did the director’s office catch on fire?!”“I can smell the scent of cable burning.”“An electrical fire?”“Where’s the main switch?! Go switch it off!”The entire department was thrown into chaos as they didn’t know where the switch box was and kept on searching for it.Conrad entered the huge office and saw a group of people searching around. He looked at the director’s office, and it seemed to be filled with smoke and there was a shadow of a figure inside.He immediately turned around and went to the corridor, found the switch box that was hidden behind a painting, and cut off the power.He then called security to extinguish the fire before running back to the department.“Out, all of you! Now!”When they saw Conrad, all of them seemed to have got back their senses and left. A few of them followed him to the director’s office. In the smoky office, there was a woman coughing inside.Conrad looked at the woman trying to save the folders inside the drawers, but
Annie was shocked and speechless.She really didn’t understand. He was so gentle and attentive when it came to Fia. Why wouldn’t he show them any respect at all when it was their turn?!What could Fia offer? Why was he so deep in his love for her?“I… I’m not.” Britney walked out with her head low. She looked like a mess.Her voice trembled as she said, “Mr. Maxwell, I’m a staff of the company. I have the duty to protect the company.“Britney!” Annie ran over to Britney. “Just look at you right now. Why must you lower yourself like this?”“It’s okay.” Britney pulled Annie’s hand with her own trembling hand. “I’m fine.”The fire in the director’s office was extinguished very quickly thanks to everyone’s help.More than half of the documents from the drawer had been destroyed. When Britney saw how bad the office looked, she cried again.She cried and said, “My sister is resting lately and told me to do my best here, but I couldn’t do anything right.”Annie turned and looked in
Fia said calmly, “It’s good that you’re thinking about the company, even putting yourself in danger. However, if you have any common sense, you should know that large companies like ours would always have a digital copy as a backup.”Britney couldn’t help but retort, saying, “We still haven’t digitized this week’s documents.”“One week’s documents. The entire department can restore the files within one hour. Do you think that it’ll cost less for everyone to have overtime or for you to lose your life?”One week’s worth of documents. Everyone that had gone through them would have some notes. With their memories, one overtime session would be all they needed to restore them.Instantly, everyone was shocked and angered. Everyone in the workplace was wise enough in office politics. Instantly, they believed that Britney intentionally did it!So that Mr. Maxwell could see her loyalty toward the company and assume that they were all not loyal enough!How scheming!Only Annie stood by Br
When they got back to their office, Fia removed her gentle and magnificent mask and slumped into the sofa.Conrad poured a glass of water and walked over. “Have a drink.”“How did you know that I’m thirsty?” Fia took the glass of water and finished it all in one gulp. Her fatigue could be seen in her eyes.It was her first time speaking to all of his staff as his wife despite having married him for three years.In truth, she wasn’t as calm as she looked.Conrad held the empty glass and put it down before holding her fingers and massaging them softly.“You did well just now.”“Did I?” Fia asked with bright eyes.Conrad pulled her into his arms. “Fia, you’re way better than I have imagined.”Fia looked at him without blinking. Nothing could make her happier at this time other than him praising her.“However,” he said as he softly rubbed the center of her forehead. “All I want you to do is the things that you like, to be able to focus on your creative work. Don’t waste your time
Mrs. Whitley continued, “That’s right. Don’t be a stranger.”Fia bit her lips and said, “Can you prepare something more nutritious every day from now on?”The two of them were both stunned. “Are the two of you feeling sick?”Fia quickly shook her head. “We’re both doing fine. I just want to get more nutrition for my body.”She then looked outside the kitchen awkwardly and whispered, “You know, the type that helps with pregnancy.”When she looked at Tyler’s two children, she felt like all the more she wanted her own children.“Of course! We’ll keep it in mind!” Mrs. Whitley said with a laugh.Then, Mrs. Taylor said, “You can’t do it alone. Master Maxwell has to do it too.”Fia then ran out of the kitchen and the mansion blushing.When the bodyguards on patrol respectfully greeted and called her “madam”, she nodded with a smile. She then ran to the mansion next door to look for Mary and her twins.“You’ve finished work, Mrs .Maxwell!” Mary said as she opened the door. She smile
“Patrols twenty-four-seven and checking the food ingredients… Did something happen for Mr. Maxwell to make everything so strict?” Mary asked curiously.Fia looked at Sharon and William. She didn’t want to talk about her two miscarriages in front of them.“There’s nothing wrong with being cautious.”Mary frowned. When she saw her expression become somewhat melancholic, she quickly changed the topic.“Mr. Maxwell isn’t here tonight, too?”Fia nodded. “Yes, he’s away for a banquet. Mr. Lane?”Mary then said, “Also at a banquet.Fia said curiously, “Then maybe they went to the same banquet.”Mary nodded. “Should be. I didn’t ask him about it either. I went to pick the children up when he was leaving so I didn’t ask for the details.”Fia gave it a thought and asked, “Did Mr. Lane ask you to go with him?”Mary shook her head. “Ever since I had my twins, I don’t like attending these events anymore.”Fia patted the twins’ heads. “True. Accompanying the children is much better than s
Conrad glanced at Britney coldly.“You’ve done your checkup?”“You don’t have to worry, Mr. Maxwell. I didn’t suffer any injuries.”Britney looked at Conrad with some fear in her eyes.Conrad looked at her face. There was a red boil the size of a fingernail on her face. It must have been caused by the ash falling on her face during the fire.“Is… Is there something wrong with my face?” Britney anxiously covered her face. “Am I ugly?”Conrad frowned and said coldly, “I didn’t sincerely ask you to come to this banquet.”He looked at Britney’s expression.She was shocked, before becoming confused. “Mr. Maxwell… I don’t understand what you mean.”The way she bit her lips, and the innocent and pitiful look on her face… They were perfect.Anyone would feel their heart being stung with one look at her.Unfortunately, Conrad was a different breed.“I can assume that you orchestrated the fire back in your sister’s office!” “Mr. Maxwell,” Britney said as she raised her tone, as if
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