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
“Madam, where were you so late at night?”“I was meeting a friend.”“You shouldn’t go out so late at night alone. There might be bad people out there.”“It’s fine. My friend got her driver to send me home.”Mrs. Taylor couldn’t help but sigh and pointed at the second floor. “Master Maxwell is drunk and Master Victor’s men have sent him home. He was so drunk that he attacked them.”“Oh,” Fia said, recalling how he was when he was at school. He needed to fight at least once a week.However, he became much more of a gentleman after he became the heir to the Maxwell Corporation.She suddenly couldn’t remember what he looked like when he fought.“Are you hungry? Should I make supper for you?”“I’ve already eaten at Eileen’s place.”“Alright. Then you should head up and rest,” Mrs. Taylor said before closing the door.In the master bedroom, the door wasn’t properly closed. A night lamp was left switched on inside.Fia took in a deep breath before quietly pushing open the door.S
“Do you hate me because I destroyed you? Because you married me and lost him?”Fia was speechless.She didn’t know what he was thinking in that brain of his… The way he thought was beyond any ordinary person.If he was a normal person, he would have known that she loved him!Three years they slept on the same bed during their marriage… If he had a heart, he would have sensed her love for him!Whatever. His love didn’t belong to her. He couldn’t have sensed it.All she wanted to do was hide her love for him. Only then would she be able to stop herself from being humiliated that much!“Speak!”When Conrad thought of that possibility, he was so angry that he almost exploded.He grabbed her by the mouth. “I told you to speak!”Fia gritted her teeth and looked at him with a sneer. She didn’t want to say anything.“Who’s the man?”He asked in a low voice.“Doctor Jason Evans?”Fia frowned as she didn’t say a word, but all that did was anger him.“I got it right? No wonder you
She was staring at the ceiling. He wasn’t sure what she was thinking.His possessiveness took over as he pulled her into his arms.“You were very beautiful and obedient just now, Fi.”Fia’s body tensed up as she covered herself using the blanket.She was supposed to be angry, but she was very embarrassed instead.Love… It really could make someone so cheap.She lost all her bottom lines.When Conrad saw how she was acting, he let out a cheeky chuckle.“Get out!” She raised her knuckle and whacked him twice although she was still under the blanket.That was the first time he was like that after being married for three years. She was blushing like there was no tomorrow.It felt… Very strange.The more she thought about it, the more she yearned for it.“Fi, be honest with me. Are you old acquaintances with Doctor Evans?” Conrad’s ire had been doused as he asked her that with her in his arms.Fia closed her eyes and said, “I only got to know Doctor Evans recently. Nothing you
It was four in the morning. After Conrad left, Fia did not shut her eyes.It was only when Mrs. Taylor came to wake her did she mechanically rise from bed to wash up.“Why are your eyes so puffy, madam?” Mrs. Taylor asked worryingly.Fia replied calmly, “Allergy.”“Did you fight with Master Maxwell last night? I noticed that the car he usually drives isn’t here. When did he leave?”“He went to look for love,” Fia answered before heading to the dining room.She ate alone. Slept alone.She would sometimes look at where he would usually be.However, he would slowly change.There would be a day.When all her love for him finally was consumed.Perhaps, she would be free when the time came?Fia’s thoughts were all over the place. She didn’t have much appetite when she looked at the food that she used to like to eat.Ever since she got pregnant, her taste had changed.She got up and went to the kitchen after taking a few bites.She opened the fridge and saw big mangoes inside.
“The madam ate some mangoes and she’s having an allergic reaction. Please, come home quickly.”“Doesn’t she know that she’s allergic to mangoes?” Conrad asked with a calm voice. “She ate it intentionally?”Mrs. Taylor was taken aback. “Please just come back, Master Maxwell! Did you two fight last night? She hasn’t even eaten breakfast.”“She started this, she can see this through!” With that, the call was hung up.Mrs. Taylor looked at Fia and didn’t know what to say.However, her phone was of an older model and was quite loud. Fia could hear everything.She shut her puffy eyes to stop herself from crying.She tried her best and said, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Taylor. I only ate a little, so I’m going to be fine.”When Mrs. Taylor saw the red dots already appearing on her neck, she mumbled, “I’ll give Silas a call. I’ll have him take you to the hospital!”When Silas picked up, he was waiting outside a ward. He peeked at Conrad who was sitting by the bed inside.He gritted his teeth
Conrad frowned but he knew that Mrs. Taylor wouldn’t lie.“Why is it that serious?”Mrs. Taylor said, “I don’t know…”“I don’t want to drive alone again! Please don’t leave me alone…”Mrs. Taylor froze. She was not deaf. She could clearly hear everything that Esme had said.Even through the phone she could already imagine how her master was holding Esme.She then looked at Fia, who was sitting on the sofa as she gasped for air. Even someone like her who was not involved in their affairs could feel her heart turning into stone.“Mrs. Taylor?” Conrad looked at the phone. She didn’t even finish before hanging up the call.“Madam, I’ll take you to the hospital.” Mrs. Taylor helped Fia up as she cried.Why would fate treat someone as gentle as her madam like this?The ambulance siren could be heard once she was outside and she saw Silas get out of the ambulance with Jason.“How is the madam doing, Mrs. Taylor?”“She can’t breathe… Can’t speak…”Jason looked at her with a darken
“I don’t think I did anything. I won’t apologize to her.”“You were not like this in the past, Fia!”When Conrad remembered how Esme wouldn’t eat or sleep and only kept on crying after the shock, he felt agitated.“This is between us and should have stayed between us. You shouldn’t have asked Victor to interfere!”“Go.” Fia turned her head away.If Victor hadn’t found him, would he have gone back?When Conrad saw that she had somewhat recovered, he said, “Rest well. I’ll come back later.”After he left, Fia got herself up and pressed the bell.A nurse quickly came by. “Can I help you?”“Is my baby alright?”The nurse looked at her strangely and looked at her records.“You’re not pregnant. You were admitted to the hospital because of anaphylactic shock. Doctor Evans took you in.”Fia was stunned. “Can you help me get Doctor Evans, then?”“Sure.”The nurse had just left when she saw Jason walking in her direction in haste.“Doctor, your friend…”“I know. I’ll go take a lo
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