“Really?” Fia was in a panic. Things were more complicated than she expected and they were not as clear cut anymore.Conrad said patiently, “Peter sold off all his villas abroad and gave Sally a bank card. All the money was kept inside.”Fia looked at him in a daze. “What does that mean?”“From my perspective, Peter is taking precautions. He’s worried that once things come to light, Doctor Sally and his parents will not live well. Therefore, he is taking some precautions, saving up a sum of money and giving it to Doctor Sally.”Fia slowly calmed down as she said with a frown, “For him to be selling the villas and giving money to Sally, aren’t these actions equivalent to exposing himself?”When Conrad found out, he also felt that Peter was being careless. However, his instinct told him that Peter was not a simple man. For him to dare to have done so, he must have made other plans.Unless, he overestimated him.“Perhaps he never thought of anyone else being suspicious.” Conrad was
“I didn’t want you to cry.”“I’m not a crybaby. Why’d you think I would cry?”“You really love the Lane twins.” Conrad sighed in dismay. “I was afraid that you might cry when you bid your farewells.”It was true that he did not want Fia to be emotionally affected. Knowing that he had good intentions, Fia did not press on the matter too much. She lightly shoved him to the door. “You go get Mary and Sharon at the entrance. They should be here any minute now.”“Okay.”Thus, Conrad walked to the gates. He was there in time to see Mary and Sharon arriving. Seeing the mother-and-daughter pair, a bodyguard approached them for questioning.Conrad said to the bodyguard, “Let them in.”The bodyguard obliged and opened the gate, allowing the pair to enter. Conrad took a glance at them before turning to the bodyguard. “In the future, if you see these two, you can let them in.”“Yes, sir.”“Come in. Fia’s waiting for you,” Conrad said in a distant yet polite tone to the pair.Mary heard a
“You know what I mean. It’s those characters in the movies that are mentally unstable. They tend to be very good-looking but viciously heartless!” Mary’s voice rose as she became increasingly excited.Still standing outside of the villa, Conrad suddenly lost the desire to go into the house after hearing what Mary thought of him.“Ahem! No, he’s not like that.” Fia cleared her throat and explained, “Conrad only looks cool and distant on the outside. But he’s actually a really…”“Fia, no need to pretend. He indeed loves you. That’s an undeniable fact. But men like these are very intolerant and paranoid. You must have led a tough life living with him.” Mary looked at Fia with teary eyes, feeling very sorry for her.“…”This conversation was getting ridiculous. Why did Mary suddenly have such a deep misunderstanding and negative preconception for her husband? Conrad, who was standing near the entrance, quietly leaned against the wall next to the door to eavesdrop on them.“Fia, you
Sharon climbed up to Fia’s ear and whispered, “Doing that would make Dad miserable.”“How miserable?” Fia whispered back.“Dad says that Mom’s a drama queen. She loves to wail and make a scene.”“Really? Then does your dad ever lose his temper with her?”“No, he’d never do that. Instead, he would kneel to Mom and apologize. He would even slap himself. He’d continue to do that until Mom stops crying.”Their voices were so soft that only they could hear each other. Fia was so surprised after hearing what Sharon said. She had a whole new perception of Tyler and Mary! What a funny pair of couple! No wonder Mary had such a weird preconception of Conrad. Conrad was so proud that he would never do that! Of course, she herself was not that much of a drama queen like Mary.Erm… Yeah! She was so much more thoughtful than that. Conrad was lucky to have her as his wife.“Sharon! Were you badmouthing me?!” Mary stared at Fia and her daughter with her sad, puppy eyes.“No, no! You got it
“Discipline?! What did she do?” Tyler looked worried. “Mary’s upset from seeing William go through some hardship in the camp. Did she say anything drastic to your wife?”“Just… Just take her away!” Conrad said to him in an irate manner. “Can’t we talk about this? Perhaps I could bring her home a little later?” Tyler’s head was aching so badly. If he brought his wife home right now… the next few days would be hellish for him.“No!” Conrad tapped on his shoulder and pitied him. “My condolence to you, Mr. Lane.”“…”Seeing that Tyler was unwilling to comply, Conrad forcefully pushed him into the villa. After guarding at the door for a few minutes, to block Tyler from fleeing, Conrad walked through the door slowly.“What? Why do you want me to go home right now? Fia invited us to stay for dinner.” Mary was getting cross again.“We could come next time. I want to taste your cooking today. Please come home… Pretty please?” Tyler did his best to mollify Mary and get her up from her se
“Yes!” Sally maintained her smile, pretending to not notice the slight change on Peter’s facial expression.Peter took a glance at her luggage and walked into her room. He spoke to her coldly, “Don’t spend too much effort on just one patient. If you want to save lives, there are so many other patients that could use your help.”“…” Sally did not refute his words, still maintaining her smile. She knew that since they had brought this issue up, it would not take long before they had a fight.“Sally, listen to me, okay? I’ve never asked anything from you all these years. This is just one request from me, from your brother.” Peter lowered his head and spoke to her in a soft, pleading voice.Sally poured a glass of water. “Want some water?”“No, thank you.”After drinking another glass of water, Sally sat on a chair with a grim, sullen face.“Fia is a good and kind girl. She has never hurt anyone all her life. I don’t want her to get hurt or get involved in some untoward incidents. I
Sally clutched Peter’s hand and said to him earnestly, “I know that you’ve been bearing a lot of burden all these years. You’ve done so much to provide for me. Yet Fia is so kind and so innocent. She went through so much hardship—like me, your little sister. Yet she remained kind and incorruptible. Pete, please… next time when you see her and feel overwhelmed by vengeance, do think of me, okay?“Just how did that witch brainwash you?!” Peter said to her coldly as he pulled his arm out of her hands.“So she ordered you to come and annoy me, is that it?”Sally shook her head. “I’m not trying to annoy you. I’m just hoping that you won’t be engulfed by vengeance. I don't want you to become someone else’s executioner because you want to seek revenge.”“Shut up!” Peter felt so degraded and heartbroken. He felt degraded because his image of the perfect brother was completely shattered in his little sister’s heart. And he was heartbroken because his little sister did not understand why he
“Stay in your room and don’t pry into my business!” After saying that, Peter hung up.As he returned to the office, Esme grinned at him. “Why the long face? Did you fight with your dear little sister?”Peter walked to the fridge to get a bottle of cold water and juice. He handed the juice to Esme. Then, he twisted open the cold water and gulped it down.Esme continued saying giddily, “So it’s true you’ve had a fight with her? But isn’t she an obedient girl? I remember you saying that she has never fought with you and listens to whatever you say?”“Stop acting so disgustingly!” Peter glared at her. “Remember. Never touch my family!”“Why would I want to touch your family? You’re the best amongst them. So it makes more sense for me to… touch you.” Esme walked toward him and then sat on his lap. When she was about to hug his neck, Peter pushed her away.Esme, sitting on the floor, looked at him tearfully. “Why did you do that?”“I’m not in the mood!” Peter glared at Esme. Things ha
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