Not long after Esme left, Peter completed an experiment. He took off his sterile suit and walked out of the lab.He came to the cupboard and opened the vault and stared at the four coloured little bottles, quietly counting.Besides the black one, she took one of each color.“Esme.” He muttered her name gloomily, his gaze staring at the small yellow bottle. “You better not do anything that will make me hate you!”The small yellow bottle was an aphrodisiac.Fia stared at the door of the cafe. From the time “Britney” got off the car, closed the car door, all the way to when she entered the cafe, she saw it all.That walking posture… Her gestures all vaguely carried the airs of Esme, but at a closer look, it was not entirely so either.“I’m here, Sis Fia.” Esme sat opposite Fia, took off her large sunglasses, and hung them on her collar.Fia stared at her, wishing she could open up the face of “Britney” and see whose face was hiding underneath!“Sis Fia?” Esme acted as Britney, sl
Fia put up her mental defenses and released her tightly clenched hands as she smiled with a wicked sarcastic smile.Esme’s expression froze slightly. She had never seen her timid, weak cousin like this before.“I can conclude that you are not Britney.”“What evidence do you have!” Esme felt an instant of panic. Fia’s actions were too calm, as if she had a handle on her.“The evidence is you.” Fia used a single finger to point at her chin and smiled indicatively. “Don’t believe me? Why don’t we wait and watch?”“I don’t understand what you are saying.” Esme thought of what Peter had always told her.Peter said that Fia did not appear to be as simple as she looked and that she was a girl that had schemes and boldness.She always refuted Peter.Because since young, she had looked down on Fia, this despicable person!Without a father, her mother had gotten pregnant out of wedlock. The two of them were just shameless, shaming the Lawsons!However, there was only the mother-daughte
“I was a little worried about you, so I called Mr. Evans. He got me to pick you up here.”Fia nodded and got into the car.“Wait!” Esme came running over, acting obedient and shy.“Mr. Tiger, can I sit in your car?”Tiger threw a cold gaze over. “No!” The moment he finished speaking, he closed the door to the back seat, not allowing Esme to approach his Madam.Fia raised her brow. Tiger looked quite dashing with his decisiveness! It was a little like Conrad’s attitude when dealing with girls who tried to strike up a conversation with him.Esme clenched her hands, her palms hurting from how hard she was clenching them. Seeing Tiger’s car driving Fia further away, she was jealous and full of hatred!In the car, Tiger was quiet for a couple of seconds before speaking. “I didn’t tell Mr. Maxwell about you meeting Mr. Evans privately. When you go back, you don’t have to mention it.”Fia looked at the back of Tiger’s head in disbelief.“Why didn’t you mention it?”“Sir has always l
Fia pinched between her brows, appearing to be calm, but her heart was a mess.Firstly, after all those words with Britney and confirming that Britney was not Britney but Esme, she wholeheartedly wanted to prove it, but she did not have the least bit of evidence.Then, she thought about all those miserable experiences with Conrad, losing her child twice and the dangers she faced time and yet again.Everything strung into a line in her mind and Esme became the most suspicious person!It seemed that all things pointed to Esme.“Yes, it must be her!” Fia opened her eyes and said with certainty.Tiger was shocked. “Madam, what’s wrong?”Fia looked at Tiger. “Nothing. Just pay attention while driving.”The car stopped at the entrance of the restaurant. Fia got out of the car and entered the restaurant.Only then did Tiger dare to call Silas as he personally watched his Madam enter the restaurant where they had made an appointment with Conall.After Silas hung up, he quickly inform
As for Felicity, her mood instantly turned bad because of her father’s introduction and she stopped in her tracks.If it were not for Fia, she would be the only daughter of the husband and wife!“Felicity?” Entering the restaurant, Conall noticed that Felicity did not keep up with them, and when he turned back to look, he saw her standing by the door in the daze.“Dad, I won’t follow you in. Just have a good meal with them.” Felicity did not wish to make things hard on herself.Conall thought about it. “Just as well. Go back and accompany your mom and guide her a little. Let her be like you, a little more generous.”These words no doubt affected both Felicity and her mother.Felicity responded casually, turned around, and left.The door of the private room opened. Fia raised her eyes to look and got up respectfully, pulling out the chair of the main seat.She looked at Conall and said, “Please take a seat.”Conall nodded with a smile. Every time he faced Fia, he would lose his
Fia frowned, ignoring Conall’s words of it being “a great day of rejoicing”. She merely replied with a stern look, “Conrad’s stomach is not in a good condition and you have also just been discharged. It is not suitable for you two to have wine.”“It’s the first time I’m having a meal with my son-in-law. How can there not be wine?!” Conall was a little sad.Fia frowned even harder as she said coldly, “If you want to drink wine, then there is no need to have this meal!”Conall looked at Fia in shock, momentarily unable to react.Having lived to his age, there had never been anyone who dared to speak to him like this.Conrad saw that Fia’s attitude was cold and harsh, so he suggested, “Why don’t we have some rice wine instead?”Fia glared at him with a stern look. “What did you promise me?”“Fermented rice. It’s sweet,” Conrad explained.The waiter by the side said with a smile, “Mrs. Maxwell, Mr. Maxwell is talking about the fermented rice used to make sweet dumplings. It doesn't
“It’s the same taste as the sweet dumpling fermented rice wine your mother used to make!”Fia was stunned for a moment as she lowered her gaze to stare at the bowl of sweet dumpling fermented rice wine Conrad served her, recalling the same dish her mom, Echo, used to make for her.She picked up her spoon and stirred the soup, scooping up half a spoonful and putting it in her mouth.The first mouthful made her eyes redden. Conall was right. It had the same taste.She could not help but look at Conall. It had been so many years but he still actually remembered the taste of her mother’s sweet dumpling fermented rice wine. Had it once been really true love?The meal was considered pleasant for the three of them. The only thing that was bad was the impression of Conall being an old chatterbox, a far cry from his usual cool and taciturn self.After eating, it was time to leave.Conall felt a little reluctant, his eyeballs wishing nothing more than to be stuck on Fia’s face.He carefu
Conrad frowned. “That hasn’t been proven yet.”“After I saw her today, my instinct tells me so. Even if there’s no proof, she’s Esme Manning, not Britney Thomas.”Fia looked at Conrad seriously and asked, “Where were you going to take me?”Conrad gave her a conflicted look. He had lost all the mood to do that now.Fia had known him all her life. She knew what he was thinking. So, she said to him sarcastically, “Don’t tell me you’ve lost the mood after I’ve told you that Britney might be my cousin.”“Fia, why do we have to talk like this?” Regret crept in Conrad’s mind as the hands holding Fia’s shoulders clenched tightly.Fia slapped his hands away. “That hurts.”“Sorry.” Conrad let go of her shoulders and pulled out a chair to sit.“Britney has been fired. She will never show up in the company ever again. Can we not care about who she is or isn’t?”“So, it’s true that you’re hiding something?” Fia smirked. “Hiding something from who? Me?”“…” Conrad looked at her speechlessl
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