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
In Beryl’s eyes, Conrad and Fia leaving was like the shadow of Garrett and Clarice leaving together!Beryl and Clarice had met Garett, and they became fast friends at the same time. Clarice’s family was not as wealthy as hers. Yet, Garrett was so foolish. He fell in love with Clarice!So, to claim Garrett from Clarice, Beryl used every connection and pulled every string her family had to force him to marry her. And it worked. They did get married. Yet, after getting married, Garrett became a lady’s man and went flirting with every woman he met out there.Still, Beryl tolerated him because she knew those women were not really his type. However, Clarice appeared again, and Garrett turned back into the perfect gentleman who loved only one woman. And the woman he chose was Clarice!“Why?!” Beryl said to herself, “Why did not he not choose me? Why do I have to suffer all this? To lose my love and see them living happily ever after?!”This was so unfair!Meanwhile, in the car, Fia star
Conrad hugged her, trying to console her. Fia wiped her tears and smiled. “You see, Mom. I’m already married. I already have a home with Conrad. So, what’s the point anymore, right? What’s the point of acknowledging him as my father? Besides, I’ve lived my whole life not having one. Mom, don’t worry. I can take care of myself.”Afterward, they sat on a huge rock on top of Mount Reditus for quite some time. Then, Fia gathered her emotions and, eyes still swollen with tears, smiled gently at Conrad. “Let’s go visit Match and Heaven.”Conrad nodded. “Sure. Let’s go.”……“Sir! Madam!” Silas greeted them happily before leading them to Match and Heaven. They talked about the horses’ recent well-being on their way. Fia, still hugging Conrad’s arm, raised her head and looked at Silas. She anxiously asked, “So, how’s the little horse baby?”Silas nodded with a smile, “Don’t worry, Madam. The fetuses are doing fine!”“How many babies is Heaven carrying in her tummy right now?”Silas e
An hour later, Silas came to tell them that the ranch had prepared lunch for them. Fia rejected their offer because she wanted to make lunch for Conrad at home. Conrad worried that she would get too tired after visiting so many places today. He hugged her and whispered in her ear, “We live together now. There’s still a chance for you to cook for me. For now, let’s just have lunch at the ranch here, okay?”Silas agreed, “I couldn’t agree more. Besides, the ranch has new dishes on their menu. I bet they would suit your taste, Madam!”“Oh, what are they?” Fia was curious.“There’s roasted pork, roasted meats on sticks, and spicy squid and prawn! If you want some other food, I can ask the ranch to prepare something else.”Fia nodded. “Those sound great. Let’s go!”Silas led them to the restaurant attached to the ranch. They had already arranged for a private booth for their CEO. When they were about to enter the booth, Conrad felt a strong push coming from behind. He quickly circled
Conrad answered coldly, “They’re just spoiled brats from rich families. They have nothing better to do.”“How is it fun wasting their time like that?” Fia sighed.Conrad rubbed her head gently. “To them, it’s enjoying life, not wasting time.” “I guess you’re right. It’s up to themselves to decide whether they’re happy or not.” Fia agreed and looked to the sky.Perhaps, due to these people being born into rich families, they could afford to waste away their lives for fun. It must be nice to not have gone through much hardship in life.“Hey, look! It’s Mr. Maxwell! Hey, Mr. Maxwell! How are you?” The participants of the shooting game saw Conrad and approached them.“Mr. Maxwell, you’re here for a vacation too?”“You idiot! Mr. Maxwell is known to be a workaholic. There’s no way he’s got time for vacation!”“And who may this be…” They saw Fia, who was standing next to Conrad.Conrad hugged her shoulder and pulled her toward him. “She’s my wife.”“Ah, no wonder she looked famili
”I suppose you’re right about that.” Fia was not trying to find out about Grandpa Maxwell. She was just feeling bad for Conrad. The greater of a man he was right now, the more hardship he must have been through when he was younger. She felt regret that she could not be there for him when he went through all that. She could not go through it together with him back then.“Honey, let’s try not to fight anymore from now on, okay?” Fia hugged Conrad’s arm tightly as they walked out of the ranch.Conrad stopped and put his arms around her. “Okay.”Fia nudged her head against his shoulder and said, “But I keep having bad thoughts from time to time. Maybe I’ve gone crazy.”“No, you haven’t. It’s my fault,” Conrad said to her anxiously. “No. I know quite well that there’s something wrong with me.” Fia thought about it for a while before saying, “How about this?”She raised her head and looked at Conrad. “Let’s go to a hypnotherapist.”“Why do you want to go to a hypnotherapist?” Conra
“I know!” Victor said, irritated.Fia was stunned. “You knew? But you’re alright being their slave?”“How am I their slave? Why can’t it be that I have obtained evidence that I can use against them, and control them instead?!” Victor was so angry that he could feel his chest hurt.Fia could only stare at him speechlessly and then looked at Conrad, who was looking at her from some distance away.“Then… What are you going to do now?”“What else can I do? What do you do when you’re being bitten by two mad wolves? Find a chance to poison one of them!” Victor said angrily.Fia was speechless.She suddenly didn’t know what else to say.Conrad walked over in strides and said coldly, “With your abilities, who do you think you can control? You can’t even beat Tyler and you want to control those people? You’re dreaming!”Victor cursed as his eyes were filled with rage. “You’re just like that darn old man, looking down on me! I’ll wait for the day you come crawling to beg at me, and beli