“You can enjoy a meal with that Jason guy but you lose your appetite when you’re eating with me?!”“That’s right!” Fia spat out. “Since you like Esme that much, why don’t you tell her to eat with you!”Conrad remembered what happened at the Mannings and knew that he was in the wrong. He quietly ate and said nothing more.Lola looked at the two of them and then poked at Fia’s arm, asking, “Fia, how did you and your husband meet?”Fia said in a daze, “We’ve known each other since we were very young.”“Childhood friends, huh?” Lola commented with an innocent look on her face. But in her heart, she was thinking that even childhood friends could become enemies. Seemed like the two didn’t love each other that much.Fia then sneered. “Childhood friends, yes. But I’m not a childhood friend.”Conrad glared at Lola icily and said, “It’s so noisy even when we’re eating!”Lola was so shocked that she quickly said, “Take your time then. I’ll go downstairs to give my mom a hand.”When the o
Cold light reflected in his amber eyes as he could feel his anger burn.Fia would never work him up like this in the past. She would always let him have his way.Not anymore. If she was going to suffer, she would make him suffer too.“I’ll let it go alright… When I’m dead!”“Then forget about it!” Conrad smashed the plate in front of him.Fia smiled coldly and said, “Forget about it and let the homewrecker turn into your wife? You should be the one forgetting about it, unless I’m dead.”“Seriously, you…” Conrad was so angry that he couldn’t even speak properly.“Let me tell you something. Even if I die, as long as we’re not divorced, I will still be your late wife.” Fia became more and more excited when she said that. “Even if you marry her, she’ll always be known as the second wife, and I’ll always be her better!”The atmosphere was so bad that it couldn’t get any worse. Conrad stared at Fia.“Why have I never realized that you can be so mean-spirited? All these years… You’ve
She walked on the streets and finally saw a shop that had a public phone. She called Eileen.“Eileen, are you busy?”Eileen was having dinner and she looked at the man opposite the candlelight before asking in a low voice, “Why aren’t you in bed? It’s already so late.”“No…” Fia took a deep breath. “I don’t want to go home. I don’t know where to go.”“You fought with that sorry excuse of a man?” Eileen’s voice subconsciously raised. “Tell me where you are right now. I’ll pick you up!”As soon as she hung up, she stood up and took her purse. What she did entered the man’s deep eyes.She said awkwardly, “Boss, my best friend fought with her husband and she has nowhere to go. I have to go pick her up.”“Your best friend?”“Yes. My only one.”That man burst out a laugh. “If I remember, he’s Conrad’s little wife, right?”“Yes, that’s her.” Eileen forced out a smile. She was worried that he would go crazy and stop her from going.“Go,” the man said, and wiped his mouth with a napk
“Surprised?” the man said with a faint smile.Fia hadn’t even managed to react yet when she felt Eileen’s body freeze.She held Eileen’s hand and said as she steeled her heart, “Long time no see, Victor.”“Looks like my little cousin’s wife is much more courteous than he ever will be.” Victor Maxwell looked at her amiably before turning his eyes to Eileen. “I’m leaving, Eileen.”“Okay.” Eileen lowered her head and dug into her finger.Fia was very familiar with that action of hers. She would do that every time she was nervous.She looked at Victor leaving on his Lincoln before holding Eileen’s fingers.“Stop it. Does it hurt?”“Fia, I…”Eileen didn’t know where to start.While Fia was quite curious, she didn’t ask.She then told her what she was facing right now.“My grandma passed away and my mom still doesn’t know about it. My uncles don’t want me to go back either. But my grandma treated my mom and me so well… How can we not see her off one last time?”Eileen quickly he
“When I was at your place that day, Conrad said that I became famous for no real reason. He wasn’t wrong, because what he said was true.”Fia instinctively held Eileen in her arms. A thousand different thoughts played in her mind, but none of them formed words that she could say to her.She had met Vincent a few times. She met him during the Maxwell’s family dinner with Conrad.Every time, the same woman would stand by his side. She heard that it was his fiancée and they had already been engaged for five years.At the time, she was curious why they hadn’t gotten married in those five years.Not to mention that Victor was two years older than Conrad. Were Conrad’s uncle and aunt not getting anxious?Now that she knew her best friend had a relationship with Victor, she didn’t know if she should tell her.“Fia… On the day that I found out I was pregnant, I was so happy. I even bailed on a bigshot director just to tell him back at the company. And he…”Eileen accidentally bit her o
“Eileen, I’m a bit worried.”“About what?” Eileen slurped in a mouthful of delicious spaghetti and glanced at Fia who didn’t take a single bite.Fia took out her SIM card and said, “My phone is dead and I haven’t got the time to buy a new one yet. Do you have an old one? I want to make a call.”“Hang on.” Eileen stood up and walked over to a cabinet. She then took out a box from a bunch of phones. “You can keep this.”It was a new model that wasn’t even available on the market yet.Fia felt that it wasn’t appropriate and quickly said, “This is new. Just give me something you’re not using.”“What are you talking about? With our relationship, if I give it to you, just use it. The manufacturer was the one that gave it to me. I didn’t have to pay a cent.”Since Eileen put it that way, it would make Fia feel like a stranger if she continued to refuse.She then removed the packaging and put in her SIM card.She then called the owner of the seafood restaurant.When the call went thr
“Drunk?” Eileen quickly got up. “Let’s go. We have to find him. We can’t have that woman toy with your husband!”Fia sat there unmoving.“I’m tired.”“What happened? Are you feeling uncomfortable?” Eileen looked at her with worry and looked at her belly. “Is the baby alright?”“I stayed in the hospital a few days ago. My pregnancy is alright,” Fia said as she raised her trembling hand and massaged her temple. “I’m mentally uncomfortable, physically tired, and generally just upset.”Eileen knew how it felt and quickly sat by her side saying, “I know you’re tired. But you haven’t given up your feelings for him yet. You’re also his wife. You can’t just let him be and let him have fun with other women out there.”“Let me tell you something…” Fia gasped for air. “I drove to the Manning’s family home earlier tonight. He didn’t come out and they refused to let me see him. I forced them to open the door with a dagger in my hand.”Eileen looked at her in shock and she didn’t dare to imag
Conrad shook his heavy head and stared at his older cousin Victor.While he hadn’t gathered what had happened, he could still feel the insult that was hurled his way.He freed himself from Victor’s lackeys and pounced on him.“Oh?” Victor let out an amused laugh as he looked at his cousin staggering toward him and the punch he threw at him.He yawned and couldn’t be bothered to say another word. All he wanted to do was go back to sleep.He then said to his men, “Send Mr. Maxwell home. If there’s even a single bruise on him, you know what will happen to you.”“Understood. What about the woman in the car?”Victor gave her a glance and said, “That shrieking bird’s not part of the family, so stop being such a busybody.”“I got him and am sending him back.” Victor gave Eileen a call. “When will you come over to accompany me?”Eileen looked at Fia as she held her phone in her hand. Fia was simply sitting in the living room staring into the air.“Not today, boss.”“Eileen, now that
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