Fia on the other hand, was speechless.She pushed Conrad aside as hard as she could as she awkwardly covered her mouth and tried her best to wipe it.She looked at Conrad who was enjoying the endless aftertaste. “What were you thinking?”“Hmm?” Conrad, who was comforted, felt a lot better.“My mouth is full of the taste of chili and you still kissed me?”What a freak!“Even if you tasted like garlic, I’d still like to kiss you.”Fia’s heart skipped a beat and her face turned red.She muttered softly. “Shameless.”“I don’t want any face. I want my wife.” Conrad held her hand. “Continue to eat.”Fia recalled the kiss just now and was afraid he would do it again, so she moved her chair a little further away.Conrad was speechless.“You better settle down!” Fia glared at him.At this moment, voices came from outside the ward, attracting their attention.“Is Mr. Maxwell in this hospital?”A high-spirited but vicious voice sounded.Fia’s brow raised as she glanced at Conrad.
“Ha!” Conrad snorted. “150,000 dollars is worth far more than the price of that stab!”“Hey, how can you say such words!” Mrs. Thomas’ bad temper was starting to show. “If that stab hit a vital area, we would have lost a daughter!”Conrad coldly curled up the corner of his lips. “If she was stabbed to death, the compensation would be 1.5 million dollars!”His cold and heartless demeanor made Mr. and Mrs. Thomas absolutely dumbfounded.Although they had heard that he was very decisive and did not have a reputation for being kind, the old couple had never gotten close enough to meet him and thought that as a young man, no matter how bad his temper was, he would be able to talk to them nicely if they acted a little more gentle.“You, you…” Mrs. Thomas was so mad that her head hurt and she did not know what to say.Mr. Thomas thought about Fia taking the initiative to visit Britney last night and had even brought money over and instantly set his eyes on Fia.“You are his wife. You a
“Actually, it isn’t just him who wants to fire you.” Fia retracted her smile as she spoke with an indifferent expression. “I also wish to fire you.”Britney’s eyes popped. In the past, Fia was restrained and it would have been very difficult for her to say such words. In the end, it was Conrad who had given her the capital to allow her to be proud because of his endless pampering and support!The two elder Thomases could let it slide that Conrad had slapped them in the face, but could not accept a weak lady like Fia to do the same!“You are not someone who knows the situation! Speak only when it is your turn to speak!” Mr. Thomas roared in anger.Mrs. Thomas tried to attack Fia but before she could touch Fia, her hand was grabbed by Conrad and with a ruthless fling, Mrs. Thomas was sent flying to the ground.“Conrad Maxwell!” Britney glared at Conrad, that gaze of hers very much like Esme’s.Conrad looked at her coldly, not saying a word.Two seconds passed and Britney lowered h
A hint of viciousness flashed in Conrad’s eyes as he said to Tiger who was by the side, “Sue the second lady of the Thomases!”Something seemed to have cracked in Britney’s eyes. “I didn’t do anything to her! How can you sue me!”“Your appearance has disrupted the peace between us, husband and wife. The words you have said made my wife misunderstand that I have not been faithful to her and many other things.” Conrad coldly finished speaking, hugged Fia, and entered the ward.Tiger held Britney, his gaze full of disdain as he spoke. “If you are afraid of being sued, then just obediently resign. Not a single cent less than 150,000 dollars will be given to you. Taking into consideration the entire Gryphon, which company can give you 150,000 dollars for such a short term job?”Britney was so angry that her chest hurt and she spat out a mouthful of blood.Tiger quickly dodged and avoided the bloody spit attack.With a disdainful look, he said, “Don’t simply spurt blood at random. What
Fia raised a brow and a hand drew circles on his chest. “Are you such a gentleman? Furthermore, what are you afraid of? This is your ward, not someone else’s ward.”“Fi.” Conrad felt like she was wanting his life! He grabbed her naughty hand.“As a man, it’s fine for me. But I can’t let you be the subject of gossip like that.”Fia was slightly stunned and her expression became adorable.The desire in Conrad’s heart came out and he pecked her lips, saying hoarsely, “If I don’t hold back, and some doctors or nurses find out, they will talk about you behind your back.”Fia swallowed and acted dumb. “What can they say about me behind my back? Say that I married an outstanding man and that I have a good life?”“Fia.” Conrad held her tightly, pressing her head on his own shoulder. “I apologize. I shouldn’t have suddenly gotten angry without reason.”“Hmph!” Fia pinched his waist. “They are all your people. They worship you, trust you, can live and die for you, and sacrifice anything a
“Felicity, she is your biological sister,” Conall said to Felicity Parker.Felicity went through a couple of seconds of mental construction and walked to Fia with a hand outstretched.“Nice to meet you. I’m Felicity Parker.”Fia looked at her oddly, and hesitantly stretched out her hand.Felicity took the initiative to shake her hand and immediately let go once they shook hands.“I’m sorry that I am unable to address you as my elder sister. You are not even two months older than me. Furthermore, you don’t have the same mother as I do.”“Felicity!” Conall shouted agitatedly. “What did you promise me just now!”Joy had a face of resentment. “Hubby, just calm down a little. You’ve finally regained consciousness. Don’t hurt your body with anger. Our Felicity had returned to the country for your sake. Hasn’t she gone through enough?”Conall frowned. Felicity had always been very understanding and he never had to worry about her. This time, because he was injured, the child had halte
Conall’s eyes filled with tears as he said, “Fia, I’m so sorry. I have let you and your mother down. It’s completely understandable that you hate me.”Fia lowered her gaze and replied calmly, “Anyhow, I appreciate that you saved my life. However, I hope you don’t pressure me into acknowledging you as my father.“Perhaps you and Director Parker are trying to make amends due to the guilt you felt. Perhaps, it’s true that you’re hoping to regain a daughter that you had left for years. Still, I don’t want to feel aggrieved just so that you can fulfil your wishes.”After saying it all, Fia let out a huge sigh of relief. It was like relieving a huge burden in her heart.She then smiled faintly at Conall. “Again, thank you, for saving me. Now, if you don’t mind, I’d like to take my leave. Take care.”Reluctant to part with his daughter, Conall extended his hand. Yet, no words could come out of his mouth. No matter what he said, it would seem like he was trying to pressure her with the fa
Tiger quickly stepped forward and stood between them, stopping Felicity from preventing Fia leaving.Felicity raised her head and glared at the tall, muscular Tiger. “And who are you?”Tiger did not bother to respond to Felicity before turning away and tailing Fia.……As soon as Fia returned to him, Conrad eagerly got down from his bed and held Fia in his arms as he brought her to the sofa.“Did he bother you?”Fia sighed, “No.”“No?” Conrad took a good, long look at her face. “You look like a withered flower right now. You think I’d believe that?”“It’s just that… after meeting him, it reminded me just how difficult Mom’s life was. It made me feel bitter.”Conrad hugged her. “Don’t think about it. Your mom wouldn’t want you to feel sad like this too.”Fia tugged herself comfortably in his embrace and circled her arms around his waist, sticking her face onto his chest to listen to his heartbeat.“If you were in my shoes, would you want to acknowledge him as your dad?”Conra