“I understand,” Conrad said as he loosened his fist. He shouldn’t have made Fia angry just now. “I’ll pay more attention next time. I won’t make her angry.”“I hope you’ll remember what you told me whenever and wherever you are,” Marcus said with a smile as he walked into the house.When Fia heard the footsteps, the gloom on Fia’s face disappeared, replaced with a light smile.“Sorry about that, Mr. White,” Fia said as she stood up, showing how gentle she could be.Marcus frowned. “Didn’t I tell you that there’s no need for all these mannerisms? I dislike them the most.”His tone was light and non-confrontational, and it made her loosen up a bit.Fia’s tense body had also relaxed a bit as she sat back in her seat.“Can you treat me, Mr. White?” she asked curiously.“It’s not something that I can do alone. It’ll need the cooperation of your family and yourself,” Marcus said as he took out a deck of cards with strange pictures on them. He then placed the cards on the table in fro
“You cannot terrorize yourself using your own delusions and convict your husband of a crime he did not do,” Marcus said. He was wearing dark-colored traditional garb today. Along with his long hair tied behind his head, he looked like a Zen master.Fia couldn’t help but smile. “Which temple did you come from, master?”Marcus smiled and said, “The temple is where the Buddha is, and the Buddha is in my heart.”Fia couldn’t continue the conversation anymore.He was like someone who wasn’t bound to this world’s primal instincts and needs.Maybe because he had gone crazy once? After he had recovered, he didn’t really care that much about the world anymore.If she had gone crazy too, would she have ended up like him?To be reborn after her madness, so that nothing could ever hurt her again?“I’m still part of this mortal world,” Marcus said in time. “I’m just like any other human being. It’s just that my experiences made me see beyond what our life has to offer.”Fia asked, “Why did
“Go. Don’t run off.” One of the bodyguards followed Esme while the other went to the washroom.Once inside the supermarket, Esme picked up quite a few things while constantly peeking outside.Suddenly, when she saw a black Bentley driving into the neighborhood, she quickly paid for the basket worth of items.Esme hastened on the way back as she calculated the amount of time needed for the car to park so that she could take the ride on the elevator.She was worried that the two bodyguards would become suspicious, so she said, “I’m having a stomachache and I need to go to the washroom, so I need to go back to the apartment right now.”The two bodyguards didn’t say a word. It’s good for them if they were to return early.Esme pressed the button to call for the elevator. When the door opened, she encountered the man who had just parked his car in the parking lot in the basement.“What a coincidence,” she greeted him sweetly.Jason frowned deeply and then saw the two bodyguards behi
“Mary, I need to make a call.”“Sure,” Mary said, and she stood up. “I’ll go take a look at the father and daughter upstairs.”“Sure,” Fia said. She then adjusted her breathing, so that she wouldn’t look very nervous or curious.Once Jason picked up the call, she asked in a relaxed tone, “Evans, why did you suddenly text me? Did you hear something?”“No,” Jason quickly answered. “Something happened to Maxwell Corporation a few days ago and I saw the netizens talking badly about you, so I’m just getting worried.”Fia said, “You’re talking about the security footage from the shop?”“Yeah, the one where you and Britney were buying jewelry,” Jason said.Fia said with a smile, “Those are all edited. After Conrad posted the full video, they stopped.”Jason thought about his encounter with Esme at Koi Gardens. He asked, “Will you be staying at Koi Gardens any time soon?”“No, I’m not going back. Why?” Fia remembered that Jason was staying opposite her unit. “Are you staying there lat
Just then, the doorbell rang.When Jason opened the door, he saw Conrad’s dark face.“What are you doing here?”“Aren’t you asking to rent a dozen of my apartment units here? I’m here to talk business with you,” Conrad said with his amber eyes looking like those of aggressive wolves in the night.Jason sneered. “Don’t tell me you don’t know what I mean?”“Mind your own business!” Conrad kicked the door.Jason dodged and asked, “Does the apartment unit that fake is living in right now belong to you?”“I told you to mind your own damn business!” Conrad grabbed Jason by the collar. “Which part of that do you not understand?”Jason was angered and similarly grabbed Conrad by the collar. The two of them were like bulls as they rammed into the walls, neither of them ending up better than the other.“I’m warning you! If you treat Fia like how you treated her in the past, I’ll take her away from you!”“If you dare touch her, I’ll break your leg!” Conrad said violently to Jason and ga
“I love you, Conrad. I have adored you so, so much from the first time I saw you. No one has ever given me the same feeling.” Esme carefully pulled Conrad’s sleeve. “Can you feel it?”Conrad looked at the woman in front of him coldly. She wore Britney’s face, saying words that Britney would never say.“The man that Britney Thomas loves is Peter Hall. Who are you?”“I’m the woman that loves you,” Esme said with adoration in her eyes. “The woman that loves only you.”Conrad could feel that the drug inside the room was very strong. He could already feel his blood pumping in a short amount of time. He couldn’t stay here any longer.“Don’t!” Esme grabbed Conrad’s waist. “Just once! Once is enough! I won’t disturb your marriage! I just wish that you’ll remember me when you’re lonely or upset…”She grabbed Conrad’s waist. If she could buy enough time, he could never leave!This was her last and only chance!With his personality, as soon as she slept with him, he wouldn’t ignore her an
His footsteps were slower than usual, and his body’s restlessness was making him feel even more disgusted.It didn’t matter whether this woman in front of him was Esme or not. Her schemes were extremely disgusting!And she was supported by Peter, and there was someone else behind Peter.He had to hold on to this clue!However, he was not prepared to continue with this and use himself as a wager!“Don’t go, Conrad!” Esme decided to give it her all and chased after Conrad. She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him.“Get off me!” Conrad almost vomited as he pushed her away. However, he couldn’t use much strength and was lightheaded.“Conrad! You can only be mine… Mine…” Esme said as she cried, holding Conrad tightly without letting go.Suddenly, there was a bang!The two of them looked at the door and saw Fia holding onto the door frame with despair in her eyes.“It’s a misunderstanding! I…” Conrad wanted to throw Esme away and run toward Fia.However, he had lost his s
“How shameless can you get!” Conrad said as he gritted his teeth. Even the way he spoke was without strength.Esme’s hand slowly moved from his chest to his face as she mumbled, “We’re supposed to be together in the first place. Fia’s the third wheel. Without her, we would already be together. We would even have children…“Don’t worry, Conrad. From today onward, no one can separate us anymore. We’ll always be together.”Conrad’s eyes were filled with fury. He wished he could choke the woman to death.Even Kent, who was by the entrance, almost gave up.The woman was too shameless! She was too disgusting!He was just about to help when his phone rang.“Hello? Jase? Did you find Fia? What? No way. She just left. You should be able to get to her even before you reach the neighborhood’s entrance,” Kent said. Suddenly, his expression darkened and he hung up. Then, he rushed over and pulled Esme away.“You have helpers? Fia’s been kidnapped by the people you arranged!”“I didn’t! Let
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