For that split second, Peter felt repulsed.He was not stupid.Esme had done so many things behind his back and he knew that she had not let go of Conrad at all.However, once a person fell in love and believed that that one person was the one for them, they would become humble.As long as she did not do things too absolutely, he would follow her to the end of the world.Waiting for that one day when she would realize that he, Peter, was the man that was worth her love.“Peter?” Esme tilted her head to look at Peter, acting like she was at a loss.Peter looked at her, saw Britney’s face, and suddenly regretted it.He should not have changed her face. He should have let her continue looking like her original self, brought her overseas and lived there, never to return to the country.“Do you feel unaccustomed, looking at Britney’s face?” he suddenly asked her.Esme frowned. “What do you mean?”Peter’s gentle brows curved as he said lightly, “I am a little unaccustomed to seein
“No need. I’m hungry. I don’t want to wait anymore.”She entered the dining hall and had dinner alone. Her mind was still on Britney’s matters.When she was almost full, she suddenly had a thought and got up to go upstairs. She took out her phone and made a call.“Evans, can you get Mr. Gilbert to help and check Britney’s computer and handphone? Don’t let go of any fine details!”Jason agreed and after Fia hung up, he looked at Kent, who was sitting opposite him.“Fia can’t have called you, right?” Kent made a guess.Jason nodded, picked up his drink, and drank it unhappily.Seeing the situation, Kent was quite speechless.“You didn't drink much in the past. How did you become an alcoholic after you gave up medicine and entered the business world?”“Things are no longer like they were in the past. Many things are not up to me.” Jason picked up the cup and finished the remaining alcohol before pouring himself another cup.“Don’t drink so much!” Kent had a stern expression.“I
“That’s just a silly, adorable, sweet girl. First she followed Peter out of the country and now they have returned yet he hasn’t even given her a status!”Kent had a look of disdain, looking down on Britney, the boy-crazed girl! His mother had suggested getting him to meet her for a blind date when she returned to the country previously.Jason looked around the private room and waved at Kent.Kent leaned in. “What?”“I suspect that Britney is Esme,” Jason said in a voice so soft that any surveillance camera or voice recorder would find it hard to catch.But Kent jumped in shock. “That’s impossible!”“Shhh!” Jason had a stern look. “Don’t tell a third person.”He brought out a bank card from his pocket. “There’s some money in it. Just treat it as me giving you a salary for making you my computer advisor.”“Heck! With our relationship, do you need to pay me? Take it back!” Kent pushed the bank card back. “I will definitely help you to check things out clearly!”Jason said with d
Thinking of how he had always helped her, she felt deeply defeated.“I’m sorry, Evans.”“Fia, I’m not telling you this to add to your pressure. I just want you to know that there is a need for you to exist. Besides my parents and some of their friends and relatives, as well as a few of my childhood buddies, I have never told anyone.“Fia, I’m telling you because I want you to know that when I see you, I am reminded of my sister. If she were alive, she would be just a little older than you. After meeting you, I feel comforted and am no longer so sad.“That’s why I always hope you are fine and well and that you would love and protect yourself well. I don’t want to endure the pain of another loss.”Fia felt sympathy. She had lost two children who were never born and she had already endured a lot of pain.However, the daughter of Jason’s mother was already over two years old. From the time she was conceived to her age, they had already been through a lot together and had even more fe
But no matter how terrible she was, in this incomplete home, besides his grandfather, his mother was the only family he had.If possible, he hoped that his mother could put down all her crooked thoughts, properly accept Fia, and live with her peacefully.At the family residence, the housekeeper came flying over to open the car door.“Master Maxwell, you’re back.”Conrad nodded, opened the door to the passenger seat, and helped Fia out of the car.“Where is my mother now?”“Madam is upstairs. I’ll report to her.” The housekeeper was very happy. His Master and Young Madam had not returned for a long time and this residence was too lonely. How nice it would be if they could return more often.“No need. We’ll go up ourselves,” Conrad said.“Alright, sure. My wife and I will go and buy some food. In the afternoon, we can have a meal together with the both of you.”Conrad looked at Fia, respectfully asking for her opinion. “Do you want to stay for lunch?”“Sure,” Fia agreed.The h
She smiled and pulled him aside. “Conrad, I want to talk to her alone. Okay?”Of course, Conrad was not going to let her do that.Fia said to him earnestly, “Don’t worry, Conrad. You’ve put her under house arrest. So, she can’t do anything to me. Besides, I have regained my eyesight. You go wait downstairs. I’ll call for you if there’s anything I need.”It took a lot of time and effort to persuade him. Worrying that Fia might lose trust in him for not allowing her to be alone with Beryl, Conrad relented.Before he went downstairs, Conrad said to Beryl coldly, “If you still want your freedom, you better not hurt Fia.”Hearing this, Beryl shoved down the venomous words that she prepared to spout at Fia. Although she was still provided with everything she asked, Beryl was no different than a prisoner in the residence. She yearned for her freedom.“Will you let me out if I stop hurting and scolding her?”“No,” Conrad responded firmly before going downstairs. Fia sat down and loo
Fia’s question did not come out of the blue. She knew that the Starling family had a monopoly in the marine business. Even today, the Starlings were still the main powerhouse at sea. Of course, they were able to remain this strong because Conrad gave way to them whenever it involved marine business.She did not know the entire story. She also did not know what Garrett, her father-in-law, and Clarice, Jason’s mother, thought about this whole incident. However, when she learned of this from Jason yesterday, Fia realized that Beryl was a woman who lacked good conscience. On the contrary, Clarice was able to raise a kind and gentle person like Jason. So, she must be a good person. At the very least, she was not a bad person. Frankly, now that she thought about it, Clarice probably willingly carried the foul reputation as a “homewrecker” because she thought she had wronged Beryl. So, it was natural for Clarice to not suspect the Starlings.And her father-in-law… Although Conrad kept
When someone fell into the ocean, having more people in the rescue effort would increase the chances of the survival of the victim. The poor girl was innocent. She did not deserve to die like that.Meanwhile, Conrad was standing as still as a rock by the stairs, clenching on the handrail.“Hahaha! That girl deserved to die! Yes, she deserved it!” Beryl laughed maniacally as tears welled in her eyes.She had thought about it before. Had she not made a scene on that boat, would Garrett not be so heartless? Would he still come home and visit her and their son?“All this time, you’ve been telling everyone that Garrett Maxwell is a heartless person. Yet, you have kept secret all of the cruel things that you had done. You didn’t only cause that girl’s death, did you? There were others too, am I right?” Fia asked.“No! I did nothing wrong! It was them! It was their own fault!” Beryl screeched like a banshee.Not wanting to stay anymore, Fia left to go downstairs. When she got to the sta
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