Conrad could feel another headache coming. He stared at Fia saying, “No matter what, you have to apologize to Esme about what happened to her last night.”FIa tightened her fists and asked coldly, “If I don’t?”“Then I’m going to hold you responsible for this as well!”“Hold me responsible? Did I bite her? Or did I slice her?!”“Ah! Conrad, I’m so scared!” Esme screamed and held Conrad’s arm again, screaming as loudly as she could.Fia’s eardrums were hurting from the screaming.Jason frowned and started to get rid of the two. “Please leave, both of you.”Conrad was worried about Esme as well. He took her in his arms and quickly left to look for a doctor.Fia’s tensed body relaxed. Even when she sat on the bed, all she could do was look down as her tears blurred her vision.“There’s something that I forgot to tell you.”Jason then told her about it without her asking.“That lady was admitted in the middle of the night with wounds all over her body. She almost jumped down fro
“Why… Why did they treat me like that? Conrad! Please help me. I don’t want to live anymore!”Conrad could feel his heart thrown into turmoil and he placed his hand hesitantly on Esme’s shoulders.“I’ll help you get justice.”They had just gone to see a psychologist, and according to his analysis, she had Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome.If she were to recover, she would need to be accompanied by someone she trusted the most.As Thea had passed away, Beth and Hank had to be at the Lawsons’. With what happened to Esme, he needed to stay with her right now.“Conrad, I know I’m holding you up.”Esme had been crying to the point that her eyes were swollen and she looked at Conrad pitifully.“Go back to the company and work. I can ask my mom to accompany me.” Conrad frowned. He was worried that Esme’s parents would start a fight with Fia.“Esme, can we talk about it? Let me handle this, alright?”“How are you going to handle this?” Esme looked at Conrad pitifully.Conrad gulped an
Fia knew very well that her mom didn’t want her to divorce. And she didn’t want to make her worry.She said with a smile. “Not bad.”“Is he coming back in time to accompany you lately?”“Yes, just like in the past.”Echo patted Fia’s hand and said, “Good. I can rest easy now.”When Fia remembered her grandma’s passing, she was saddened.Suddenly, she wanted to tell her mom about her pregnancy.She was worried that her mother would suddenly leave just like her grandma.“Mom, there’s something that I need to come clean with you. You’ll be happy once you know it and you won’t worry that much about me anymore.”“What is it?” Echo looked at her expectantly.“Mom, I…”She was just about to tell her when she heard familiar footsteps coming from behind her. She instantly zipped her mouth.“Why are you here too, Conrad?” Echo asked.Fia turned around and glanced at Conrad, lying to Echo and saying, “He went to park his car. That’s why he’s slightly late.”“You shouldn’t have come
“Do you even know what you’re talking about right now, Fia?” Conrad let Fia go and massaged his temple.He then tried to explain, saying, “She had been humiliated and beaten by those men. She was almost raped.”Fia looked at how annoyed he was and repressed her pity toward Esme.She then said in an icy voice, “They didn’t do it to her in the end, right?”“How could you be so cold-blooded?” Conrad looked at Fia in disbelief. “She’s your cousin.”“And she’s your first love. Your Aphrodite.” Fia’s voice and expression were both biting cold.“Fia, you…”“I don’t want to continue this conversation. Do you want me to apologize to her? Fine, withdraw the lawsuit.”“What did Victor give to you?” Conrad tightened his fists.He told her not to communicate with Victor.In the past three years, she had always done her best to perform her duties. Why did she change so suddenly?“You can think of any reason you want, but if you want me to apologize to her, you’ll do as I ask.”The four e
Esme showed Fia all the bruises under her hospital gown. “Look, Fia! This is what you made your best friend do!”“Is that right?” Fia sneered. “If I didn’t see what happened to you, I might have believed you. But now, I’m sure that you did all of this to yourself!”Esme was stunned.Fia then pursued her brutally. “Your face is so pretty… If a few men really did rape you, how could your face be completely unharmed?”The more she continued it, the more ironic she found it. Because she needed to thank Conrad for his teachings.And this made him become more than just a naïve fool.Esme’s face turned pale as she tightened her grip.“How can you be so disgusting right now?”“Disgusting, am I?” Fia let out a smile, which made her quite attractive.“Cousin… Conrad was the one that cultivated this disgusting person, you know?”“You’re shameless!” Esme roared as her face twisted from anger.Fia then said, “If you don’t want me to remind Conrad of your little trick, then please convinc
“What?!” Eileen looked at Fia in shock. “Why don’t you use this chance to show what kind of a woman she is to Conrad?”FIa laughed in a defeated tone.“From what I know about him, even if he knew what happened, he would simply suppress this. The reporters won’t be able to publish those reports.”Eileen scowled as she couldn’t argue against her point.Fia then continued, “If that’s the case, why should we waste our effort?”Eileen then looked at Fia pitifully, “What should we do, then?”Fia took a deep breath and said, “Leave this to me. All I want is to protect the child in my womb.”After Eileen took care of all the reporters, Fia went back to Esme’s ward.“Fia, I beg you. Don’t tell him what happened or he’ll be very disappointed in me.” Esme begged her with a woeful look.She kneeled on the bed and begged Fia with her hand clasped together.“For old time’s sake, alright?”“Cousin…” Fia said in a cold tone. “There’s nothing left between us anymore.”Esme was stunned. “The
“Madam, I’ve looked after him since he was a little boy. I wish for him to find happiness.”“He believes that he’ll find happiness by staying with Esme.”Fia ate only a few bites before heading upstairs.After taking a shower, she was feeling sleepy. She looked at a certain spot on the bed and felt that it was filthy somehow.She pulled the sheets away and lied down only after she changed them.“How can you still sleep?!”Fia had only just managed to fall asleep for a bit before someone pulled her up.She looked at the person next to the bed in confusion.“What now?”Conrad was so angry that he grabbed her arm even tighter.“What did you say to Esme? Why is she asking me to withdraw the suit against Victor too?!”Fia lowered her head. She didn’t have enough sleep and wasn’t feeling that well.She said in a soft tone, “Is that very strange? I told you already before going over to apologize to her. I’ll apologize and you’ll withdraw it.”“Esme is the victim! She never would
“I’m sorry.” Conrad apologized again as he let go of Fia’s hand before turning and leaving.He didn’t know what happened either. It felt like he was being possessed. He didn’t even know what happened anymore.Fia lied back in the bed as she gasped for air like a fish out of water.She wanted to cry, but she felt that crying meant humiliation and she refused to be humiliated further.She wanted to scream, to curse, but she was out of strength.She felt like she was going crazy.She once again fell into a deep sleep and only her ringtone woke her up in the evening.“Hello?”She was too tired to see who called.Wallace, who was on the other end of the call, was silent for about two seconds. “Fia? It’s me, Uncle Wallace.”Fia sat up and held her phone tightly.“What is it, uncle?”“You haven’t told your mom about your grandma, right?”“Yes, I haven’t.”“Good girl. Come to your grandma’s funeral tomorrow with Conrad.”“Alright.”Fia was worried that the Lawsons wouldn’t allo
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