“…” Conrad glared at Fia speechlessly. “Look, you can’t stay here. Can’t you see we’re about to have some girl talk?” Fia softened her tone and pleaded gently to him. She knew he would not be able to resist her plea.“Fine. Call me if you need anything.” Conrad immediately obliged and walked out the door.Sitting up on her bed, Fia chatted with Barbara for a while before looking at the girl in black.“So, Madam Barbara, she’s your friend, right?”“Yes, a really good friend. In fact, she’s like a sister to me,” Barbara replied, with a hidden meaning behind her words.“Sister?” Fia smiled. “Sally said you and Britney are really close. Would Britney be angry if you suddenly have a new sister?”Barbara’s smile almost cracked when she heard this. Looking at her, Fia said calmly, “Or have you lost interest in Britney?”“Mrs. Maxwell, please don’t stir up conflict between the sisters. Every family has its own problems, you know.”Suddenly, the girl in black opened her mouth and in
Lowering her gaze, Fia paused for a moment before saying, “Then we have the same enemy.”Barbara nodded. “Yes. This is also why I’m here to see you.”“You’re here to ask me for help, my husband’s help.” “Yes, I am.”Fia smirked mockingly. “Don’t you know what kind of relationship my husband has with my cousin?”Barbara and Britney were surprised to hear this. They did not know how to respond to her question.“They were each other’s first crush. They will never forget each other. If me and Esme clash, I can’t even be sure if my husband would choose to side with me. Why’d you think he’d help you?” Fia replied with a self-loathing smile.Barbara looked at Britney before saying to Fia apologetically, “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to upset you. It’s just… I’m out of options now.”Fia smiled at her. The Thomas sisters could not convince her to help.Britney, who was quiet all this while, suddenly said, “You’re carrying Conrad Maxwell’s child.”Fia frowned and looked at Britney warily.
Fia smiled and said frankly, “I’m not angry. I simply feel sorry for her. I’m not her enemy. There’s no need for her to say something like that to me with an ulterior motive.”Britney, who was enraged, felt like her anger had suddenly been extinguished. She didn’t even have the strength to argue with Fia anymore.“If you actually have the time to blame me for anything, you should spend more time thinking of a way to kick Esme out of your family.”With that, Fia laid back down and pulled the blanket. She didn’t want to say another word.Barbara walked over to hold her sister’s hand and said, “Let’s go.”Britney looked at Fia laying on the bed and suddenly said, “I hope that you don’t end up like me in the end.”Fia shut her eyes and didn’t say a word. Once the sisters left, she carefully stroked her belly and consoled herself in silence.…Barbara walked out of the ward with Britney. When she saw Conrad standing at the end of the walkway, she walked over with her sister.“Mr. M
Conrad was shocked. “How did you know? Silas let you read the file behind my back?”Fia simply sneered at him. “You don’t even trust your own people?”“Then how do you know?” Conrad said before making a guess. “She contacted you without me knowing? And told you about it?”“That’s right,” Fia said as hatred flared inside of her. She didn’t want to lie to Conrad. But if he didn’t want to deal with Esme because of their previous relationship, she would have to be the one that made the change.When Conrad remembered Esme’s disgusting behavior, he quickly explained, “I didn’t work with her to get to Peter. I’ll have Silas hide the folder first.”“Then what are you planning to do?” Fia asked as she looked at him blankly. “If you don’t use the information to make a move against Peter, and you’re not making a move against her, then what’s the reason for not making a move at all?”Conrad felt helpless, unsure how to explain it to her.Fia asked, “Is it because you yourself are having d
While it was a journey full of danger before a caterpillar could transform into a butterfly, it would always have a happy ending.“You like this butterfly diamond ring?”Conrad thought about how Fia was pregnant. If she were to gain weight afterward, her finger would get stubby.He didn’t want the ring to be of a fixed size, so he said, “I want to order a ring of this design, but I want it to be adjustable.”The saleswoman nodded. “Of course.”Conrad did all the necessary paperwork and left after leaving behind an address.There was a woman in front of the elevator.He gave her a glance before waiting for the elevator.The woman suddenly turned and said, “What a coincidence, Mr. Maxwell.”When Conrad saw her smile, he felt his veins popping as he genuinely felt disgusted!“You’re following me?”“It’s a misunderstanding. I’m simply here to shop. I didn’t realize that I would see you here.” Esme smiled very gently.If gentleness was a drug, then it was an extremely potent one
Fia suddenly had a bad feeling and put her hand on her chest.“Sophia, I’m suddenly feeling very anxious. Did something happen?”“You must be worried about the boss. I’ll call Tiger!” Sophia immediately gave Tiger a call, but no one answered.Tiger frowned as he looked at the incoming caller. He let out a sigh before putting it on silent.He looked outside the car window. His men were busy destroying things in Clarice’s mansion.Sophia called Tiger thrice.“It didn’t go through?” When Fia saw how Sophia’s facial expression got darker, she quickly said, “It’s fine. Tiger is busy every day anyway.”“He should pick up no matter how busy he is! If he’s not picking up, that means he’s feeling guilty of something!” Sophia slammed the phone on the table. “As long as he’s not training in isolation, he will always answer my call!”Fia frowned and asked, “How’s your relationship with Tiger all this while?”Sophia said, “We’re quite friendly with each other back at the camp. He’ll help m
Silas frowned. “So… the boss sent you over to cause some mischief.”Tiger retorted, “Don’t be ridiculous. Mr. Evans is the one who started provoking the boss.”“Love makes one go mad!” Silas said as he patted Tiger’s shoulder. “So, what are you going to do? With her personality, she’s going to ask you about it later tonight!”“I’ll just avoid her!” Tiger said while massaging his face. He was genuinely getting annoyed with this.Silas asked, “How did he provoke our boss again?”Tiger frowned. “I’m not exactly sure. Anyway, Sir put on a long face when he came into the office this afternoon and asked me to lead my men to his place.”“He’s currently injured. You didn’t hurt him, did you?” Silas was somewhat worried that it would make Jason’s injuries even worse.Not only would the police be suspicious of him, but things would also spin out of control if Fia found out about it.Especially when she was being so protective right now.“His mother suffered some injuries, so I had my me
After Garrett released his wrath at Fia, he immediately went to check up on Clarice at the doctor’s.Sophia kicked the door closed and complained, “The boss’s father really is not a good man!”Fia chuckled and said, “He simply found the woman that he wants to love the most.”Sophia looked at Fia somewhat upsettingly.“You feel that Sir doesn’t love you the most, right?”Fia furrowed her brows, not wanting to talk about it.“I don’t know what happened between Sir and Ms. Manning before this because all I saw is you and the boss since I've been here. I believe that his feelings for you are genuine and he really cares about you.”Fia closed her eyes, not wanting to reveal her emotions through them.Sophia quickly said, “Just like me. I have too little social experience. Tiger too. And I believe Sir is the same. Silas is the one among us that can actually socialize properly.”“Oh, Sophia…” Fia muttered. “There are things that you can’t argue about like that.”Sophia simply asked,
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