Eileen immediately removed her mask.Esme was stunned. She didn’t expect that Eileen would do something like that for Fia.Meanwhile, the saleswoman next to her immediately changed her tune. “Oh, it’s you, Ms. Reid. You haven’t visited us for a long time.”Esme gritted her teeth and said, “How can a celebrity like you fuss about something like this with me?”“I’m a celebrity, yes. However, I’m also human!” Eileen said as she had her hands around Fia and clung to her tightly. “Look at how you’re treating my best friend. If I don’t do something, you’re just going to continue pestering her, aren’t you?”Esme scanned her surroundings. All the salespeople on the floor were approaching them, attracted by Eileen’s popularity. Some of them were Eileen’s fans, and she was instantly at the disadvantage.However, she panicked only for a moment before straightening her back and tightening her grip around the arms of the wheelchair.“I’m not here alone, Fia. Are you sure you’re going to tr
“All I’m asking is that… Did you intend to give this bracelet to me originally?!” Fia asked.“Fia, how can you speak to Conrad in that tone!” Esme scolded her.Fia stared at Conrad and simply continued. “Please, tell me the answer in front of these people.”Conrad’s eyes turned cold. “Can you please stop making a scene?”“Making a scene? Do you know who started this?” Fia glared at Esme with a stony stare. “Your childhood lover, the one that you’re willing to divorce me to get your hands on, she started it!”All the salespersons were terrified. Was it alright for them to listen to all this? Would they get fired?Before Conrad could say a word, Silas hurried in and ushered all the staff away.The only people remaining there were Fia, Conrad, Eileen, and Esme. Silas left them on his own accord.Eileen could hear the sorrow in her words and went over to hold her hands.“Mr. Maxwell, someone who’s well-known like you should be careful of how you act. Aren’t you worried that your c
“On the grounds that it was manufactured by Maxwell Corporation, and as the company’s owner, I can give it to whomever I want!” Conrad said as he unbuttoned his collar. He then extended his hand to Fia. “Give it to me.”Fia never expected that one day, Conrad would want something back from her that forcefully.Humiliation, sorrow, shame, and all kinds of negative emotions crashed into her.With her eyes red and filled with tears, she stared at Conrad.“So… this is your choice.”Conrad frowned slightly. He felt that what she said made little sense.Fia let out a bitter laugh as she walked toward a nearby window and flung the bracelet from it.“Conrad! Look at what she’s doing!” Esme said with a cry.Conrad looked at the woman in front of the window. He was shocked for a moment, thinking that she would do something that was too extreme again.Fia turned around and smiled coldly at Conrad.“You want to give it to her, right? It has to be something that I don’t want anymore. Do y
“But I was affected and now I’m distressed!”“Everyone’s feeling distressed right now, especially Fia!”Esme’s expression changed. She was running out of time. She had to drag him into bed or the result would be out of her control.Fia was walking on the streets for a while before she finally reached out to catch a cab. However, just as she was getting into one, someone pulled her arm.She turned around and saw a pair of amber eyes.She wanted to get away from him as she could still feel her anger smoldering inside, but she simply didn’t have the strength to do it.“Let go of me!”“I’ll go back to the hospital to complete the checkup. Then we can go see your mother and grandmother together.”“I don’t want to!”“Don’t start a scene out here!” He forcefully pulled her into his car.Fia knew she didn’t have enough strength to fight back. However, she also didn’t want to force it as she was worried that they might harm the child.She sat in the passenger seat and glanced at the
When Conrad was still stunned, Fia opened the car door and left.She then caught a cab right in front of him, got in, and left.“Where are you heading to, miss?” The driver turned around and looked at Fia, who was sitting at the back. He saw the tears and sorrow on her face, and he pitied her.Fia wiped the tears away and said, “To Gryphonheart Hospital.”She had already wasted too much time today. She had to visit her mom and grandma first.Outside the ward, Fia could hear some laughter coming from the inside. She was confused.Who was the one able to make her mom laugh so happily?She went in and saw a tall man wearing a white coat.“Rest well. I’ll come again tonight.”It was Jason.He turned around and saw Fia, who was standing by the doorway. His lips formed a smile. It was so warm.“You’re here, Ms. Lawson.”“Yes. Thanks, doctor.”“You’re welcome. This is the duty of a doctor.” Jason nodded and left after walking by her side. He couldn’t help but frown when he realiz
“It’s fine. It’s nothing important.” Fia had her guard up against Esme.“She doesn’t have to worry about a thing as the madam of the Maxwell household. She doesn’t have to worry about getting fed or clothed. Unlike my poor little Esme!” Beth said in a bitter tone.Esme then continued and said, “I never expected Fia to know how to tame a man that well. If I could have half of her skills, I wouldn't have to live through such hardship.”“That’s right. Maybe you’d have a child or two with Conrad already!” Beth said.“Oh, enough, both of you!” Thea said with a frigid expression on her face. “Get out! And take your soup with you!”“Mom! This is how we show our love to you. You can’t do that.”When Fia heard her tone, she knew they would start fighting again and it would be bad for her mom and grandma.She didn’t want to get into a conflict with them because of the baby in her womb, so she wanted to ring the bell to call the nurse.“Why do you want to ring the bell?!” Beth immediately
“Enough! Shut your mouth!” Thea yelled furiously. If she had a stick in her hand, she would beat Beth with it!Her words were simply too vile!“Mom, how can you play favoritism at a time like this?! I didn’t make things up because we all saw it! Don’t fret, Conrad. I’ll get justice for you!”Meanwhile, Esme carefully whispered to her, “Mom, I think you should tone it down. Conrad isn’t feeling that well right now.”She knew Conrad very well, and she could feel that he was on the edge of going berserk.Conrad couldn’t even think straight with all the noise surrounding him. He even felt like the arms around his waist made it hard for him to breathe.He pried Esme’s hands away and pushed her away.However, he put too much strength into it and he managed to push her and the wheelchair about a meter away.“Ah! You surprised me!” Esme cried out as she held onto the wheelchair nervously, showing how helpless she was.Conrad’s expression was even colder.“She’s still my wife right no
When Fia saw the concern on Conrad’s face, she felt so wronged that she couldn’t help but cry.She thought that he wouldn’t come over. That he would only stay by Esme’s side.“What’s the point of you simply crying? How are you doing? Tell me.”Jason and the gynecologist came in and the two of them walked to Conrad coldly.“Doctor…” Fia looked at Jason, asking for his help.Jason quickly said, “Don’t worry. I’ve arranged for a private ward for you. We’ll transfer you over right now.”“What’s going on?! Why does she need to be admitted to the hospital?” Conrad asked in irritation.“Who are you to the patient?” The gynecologist questioned him.“I’m her husband!”She frowned and said, “Then do you even know that your wife-““We’ll continue this after we transfer her to her ward,” Jason cut off his colleague.Conrad could see Fia’s face turning pale, as if she was in a lot of pain. He decided to stop asking questions too.He went over and held Fia’s hand.“Don’t worry. I’ll sta