Conrad shook his head and pulled her into his arms, and simply squeezed her tightly without saying a word.Fia panicked. “What’s with you? It’s so early in the morning.”“I’ll remember, Fia.”“About what?”“About you. About us. Everything,” Conrad said sternly.Fia pecked his chin. “Then don’t get dementia when you’re old. Otherwise, you won’t remember me.”“You too.” Conrad took in the unique scent she had on her.There seemed to be a firework bursting out inside of Fia’s heart as she held his wide back.“Then we promise.”“Yes.”The two of them stayed like that for a while. After having their breakfast, the two of them prepared to go to the company.There was a car outside, surrounded by Conrad’s bodyguards.“Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Parker said that he wanted to see you,” one of the bodyguards said to Conrad.Conrad squeezed Fia’s hands. “Do you want to see him?”“Might as well.”The door opened, and the person sitting inside the car walked out.Conall was wearing a gray out
She didn’t say those words out loud.She had read some articles about love. One of them said that women shouldn’t keep on professing their love out loud. A man would treat it as nothing if you do it too much.“And what?” Conrad could clearly feel his heart skip half a beat as his eyes tinted with excitement.Fia let go of him and put his hands behind her, walking toward the car that was parked inside the courtyard.She walked toward the driver’s seat, waiting for him to catch up with her. She then extended her hand for the key.Conrad stopped. “You want to drive?”“Yeah.”“No.”“Why can’t I do it? I have a license!”Conrad looked at her speechlessly and remembered how she drove to the Mannings’ mansion and rammed the car into their gate. He became quite scared because of it.Fia ran toward him and then questioned him with a straight face. “You remembered the time I went to the Mannings to look for you and rammed into their gate, didn’t you?”Conrad gulped and didn’t say anyt
Once Conrad believed that she could drive, she stepped on the gas.Conrad realized what was happening and said, “Slower.”“Don’t worry!” Fia rolled down all the car windows. As the autumn wind blew, her long hair flailed wildly in the wind.Conrad looked at her, stunned. He always thought that she had always been an obedient and calm girl. He didn’t know that she had a side like that.She was enveloped by an aura of feral frigidity. She seemed to have transformed into another person.They sped directly toward Maxwell Corporation. Conrad finally had faith in Fia’s driving skills.She had mastered how to turn and drift and even cut through other cars. She maintained the best distance between their car and others.“Whew! I haven’t had so much fun in such a long time!” Fia unbuckled the seatbelt and let out a sigh.She turned around to look at Conrad. “No wonder you men love to speed! While it feels great to speed, I can’t drive like that every day. I’ll get tired so easily and my
Conrad squeezed the package that was less than twenty centimeters in his hand and contemplated throwing it directly into the trash can. However, he knew that doing so would raise even more suspicion from Fia. So, he found a small knife and opened the package before her to reveal its contents. It was wrapped in a white plastic bag.Fia approached him and snatched it away to open it herself.Inside were some photos and labeled papers.The photos were of Esme, and the labeled papers were in her handwriting. The words on the labels appeared somewhat old, and the pictures were of Esme in her teenage years.Fia's hands shook, causing a few of the photos to fall to the ground. She held onto the labeled papers and began reading them out loud, "The weather was clear today. I invited Conrad to the riverside, but he refused. When I was deeply upset by his rejection, he called me half an hour later to say he wanted to take me and Fia to see the Flowerhorn cichlid."Fia read several notes in
Tiger found his own thoughts somewhat laughable after hearing Conrad's words. "Yeah, that's true. Who would be so foolish as to be someone else's scapegoat?"However, Conrad didn't think so! People may not be foolish, but that didn't mean they could stop the existence of cunning and heartless individuals behind the scenes!"Within three days, get me all of Miss Thomas and Esme's medical records, from childhood to present!" Conrad ordered.Tiger was taken aback, but he quickly nodded in agreement. Just as Tiger left, Silas rushed back.He leaned in closer to Conrad and whispered, "We've identified the sender.""Who was it?""Miss Thomas."A glint of viciousness flashed in Conrad's eyes.Silas was confused. "Why didn't she put in more effort to conceal her identity before getting exposed?""Because she's sitting on her high horse.""Huh?" Conrad's answer only confused Silas even more, as he was unaware of what happened last night when Conrad and Fia had encountered Britney du
"Did you think I wouldn't know that you instructed Silas and Tiger to investigate Britney behind my back? You even find ways to avoid me when answering your phone!"Conrad reached out his hand again, attempting to embrace her, but she evaded him.He hesitated for a moment, then forcefully grabbed her and pulled her into his arms."Let go of me!" Fia exclaimed. She was extremely shaken and started to pound his chest frantically."Fia! Fia, calm down!" Conrad couldn't help but shout.Fia stiffened, then she lowered her gaze, no longer struggling.Conrad gritted his teeth and said, "I didn't hide it from you, avoid you, or do anything behind your back! I was worried about your mental state if you knew. I did it for your own good!""For my own good? Do you know what's good for me?" Fia asked, looking up. "Do you?"Conrad furrowed his brows. "I didn't know before, but I'm trying to change now. I'm making an effort to see things from your perspective!"Fia looked into his burning ey
Tiger struggled for a few seconds at Fia’s request and said, "Do you really have to contact Ms. Reid?"Fia looked at Tiger. "Can you help me get in touch with her or not?""I can't directly contact her."Fia remained silent and stared intently at Tiger.After a few seconds of internal struggle again, Tiger replied, "But I can get in touch with someone from the company that she is currently signed with."Fia's dull eyes lit up instantly, and she stood, approaching Tiger."Then, help me get in touch with that person. I want to talk to Eileen."Tiger was somewhat confused. "Ms. Reid is in another country, and she can't help you with anything. Wouldn't it be better to discuss the matter with Sir?"The light in Fia's eyes faded, and she smiled bitterly. "I can't expect you men to understand women."Tiger was speechless."Never mind. Just help me get in touch with the person, okay?"Fia returned to the platform and sat down.Tiger struggled inwardly again and eventually took out
The waiter glanced at Jason, who nodded in response. After the waiter left, Jason looked at Fia and said, "It's going to be very bitter.""I'm used to drinking bitter coffee. Adding anything else to it changes the taste." Fia casually replied, then jokingly said, "And you? Why are you only drinking a glass of warm water? It's my treat, so don't worry about the cost."Jason chuckled and shook his head. "It's not about the money. My stomach hasn't been feeling well lately, so I can only drink plain water."Upon hearing this, Fia thought of Conrad, who also had stomach issues. Out of friendly concern, she asked, "Is it because you took over your father's company and have to entertain your clients while drinking?""Yes," Jason replied. As the waiter approached with the water and coffee, Jason stood, thanked the waiter, then placed the coffee and water in front of Fia and himself, respectively.The waiter smiled slightly at Jason, thanked him, and left.Fia stirred her coffee slowly
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