After some time, Jason pinched the center of his brows and said, “Director Parker, I need to reenact the scene.”Finn looked at the seven suspects. “Did you not find anything?”“My mind is in too much of a mess. Everyone looks alike, but none of them look like the culprit either,” Jason said helplessly.Finn was silent for a couple of seconds. “Alright, then let’s reenact the scene.”***“Impossible!” Conrad’s face was dark. “Sophia said that she was at the scene but she did not smell any scents back then!”Sophia nodded by the side and said to the doctor, “I really didn’t smell anything and neither did my Madam. She didn’t tell me either.”A group of doctors and the hospital director looked at each other.The hospital director said, “Mr. Maxwell, we have asked a few of the patients that have awakened. All of them also said that they did not smell anything. However, there is a possibility that some poisonous gasses underwent some changes in the waterworks, and I don’t why, but
Eileen opened her eyes and looked around.She was tied to a chair. In front of her was a table, and on the table was a cup of coffee that had gone cold.Sapphire sat opposite her, swirling a glass of champagne.Eileen said, “Mrs. Maxwell, is this how you treat me to a cup of coffee?”“Haha, is there any difference?” Sapphire took a sip of the champagne and after she put down the glass, she pushed at the cup of cold coffee.“Miss Reid, please drink some coffee.”Eileen stared at Sapphire coldly. “I don’t have any grievances with you. Is there any meaning for you to treat me like this for the sake of a man?”“How can it be meaningless?” Sapphire giggled. “You’re not me, so you cannot understand what I feel. Every time I am rejected by Victor, I hate that he once had you!”A thread of inconceivability flashed in Eileen’s eyes. She did not at all believe that Victor would reject Sapphire.Although Sapphire was not a great beauty, she was still quite beautiful. Her skin and figure
Eileen’s entire body froze. “What did you say?”Sapphire replied, “Hahaha, you still don’t know, do you? Esme is not dead at all. She got a different face and different identity and returned. At any moment, she can kill Fia!”Eileen’s face was drained of blood. “You’re lying!”“Don’t you know? Fia really cares for you, so fearful that you’ll worry along with her, and decided to keep it from you.” Sapphire cackled like a madman. “She is truly nice to you!”Eileen was speechless and tried her best to keep calm. “She is now pregnant with twins. Conrad will protect her.”“Really? Then why did she not dare to tell Conrad the first time she got pregnant? Even if words were spoken, what could it change? In the end, didn’t the child die in her womb? Hahaha!”“Shut up!” Eileen’s expression turned malicious, not daring to think how Fia would end up if she lost her children again.“Give me your face and I shall help you take care of Fia. No matter what, she is the wife of my cousin. I will
“What agreement?” Sapphire held the syringe, looking at her cold and eerily.Eileen replied, “I guarantee that I will not step into your marriage with Victor. If I go against my word, I am willing to give all the property under my name to you!”“Haha, everything you have, Victor has too. He will compensate you for whatever you lose.” Sapphire pressed down on the syringe and said, “Don’t struggle. Listen to me obediently.”Eileen stared at the needle that was approaching and her heart was anxious but she appeared calm on the surface as she said, “Sapphire, if you really do this, you won’t be the you of the past anymore! Think of your parents, the people you care about the most.”“No matter who I become, I will treat them well!” Sapphire held the syringe with one hand, while the other hand grabbed Eileen’s hair to draw her closer. Seeing the syringe right before her, Eileen planned to carry the chair along to pounce at Sapphire.A loud bang resounded! A group of people came rushing
“I’m not crazy! Victor, don’t try to put the crime of insanity on me!” Sapphire shouted heartbreakingly.The veins on Victor’s throbbed. “Alright. You aren’t insane, are you?”He looked at Sapphire coldly and instructed his subordinates. “Send her to the police station!”Sapphire was stunned. “…Are you really not going to take into account our husband-and-wife relationship at all?”Victor replied, “Just wait for my lawyer to send the divorce papers!”“I don’t want to divorce. I won’t divorce you even if I die!” Sapphire shrieked. Her plan failed. If she could not be his wife, then she could no longer be near him!“It’s not for you to decide!” Victor’s face was heartless, absolutely done with the torture this marriage brought.“Eileen, let’s go.” Fia lightly tugged at Eileen who was in a daze.Eileen retracted her gaze. “Alright, let’s go.”No matter how Victor and Sapphire were in the future, it had nothing to do with her.In the past, she felt that Sapphire was innocent and
”What’s wrong with him?” Eileen asked.“Someone was causing a ruckus in the northern suburbs. He was at the scene and got hurt.”“…”Eileen bit her lips before asking, “Is he badly injured?”Hearing this, Fia hesitated, not knowing if she should tell her the truth. It was quite clear now that Eileen was Conrad’s half-sister. This would also mean that she and Victor were first cousins.In short, they should not get romantically involved ever again.Sophia drove slower and said cautiously, “To be frank, he had it coming. Tiger told me that the northern suburbs rightfully belonged to Sir. He was generous and yielded the land to him. Heh, his cousin should have stopped thinking about robbing others’ lands.”Sophia had heard a lot of stories about Victor in the past few days from Tiger. The more she learned about him, the more she felt this man deserved what he got! He was an ambitious man but, deep down, he was just a talentless worm. If it were not for Conrad and the other members
“Oh, she’s not that innocent.” Fia tried to come up with words so that Sophia would not feel hurt. “Sophia’s been in a circle that’s… not kept up with the latest trends.”“Madam, don’t you worry about me. I’m fine.” Sophia said with a smile, “Ms. Reid is a good and kind lady like you too. So I don’t mind a few pokings from her.”“Oh? Good and kind? But we’ve just met, have we not? You shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, you know? What if I only look good from the outside? What if I’m actually a bad person?” Eileen continued teasing her.Giving it a few thoughts, Sophia said, “If you’re bad, please only show that side of yours to the outsiders. All I ask is that you treat Madam nicely.”Hearing this, Eileen giggled before hugging Fia tighter and whispering into her ear, “Geez, what a sweet girl! She is so earnest and sincere when talking about you. You should make her your personal bodyguard.”Fia, however, was still thinking about Eileen’s words that wished her and Conrad an in
A few seconds of silence later, Fia responded, “It depends.”“Depends? Depends how?” Sophia had gotten even more curious.Fia shrugged and gave a bitter smile. “You can talk to Tiger and Silas more. They know a lot more than you. If you ask them, they’ll tell you all about it.”“I think I’ll pass. All Silas knows is working overtime and pampering his girlfriend. Tiger is a dull, boring man. There’s no way he’d know more than me.” Sophia looked at her in disbelief.“Oh, you’re quite mistaken. Tiger may look like that but he’s quite knowledgeable and intelligent.”“Fia, are you thinking of asking Tiger to be your personal bodyguard? You best give up. Sir dislikes seeing you getting too close to other men. This is the main reason he sent me to be by your side!” Sophia then puffed up her chest and said, “Besides, I am not going to give up being your bodyguard without a fight!”“No one is fighting over this post with you, Sophia. And I like you a lot too.” Eileen was right. Sophia o
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