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Chapter 996
Sophia sat on a stool next to the coffee table and began munching on snacks. She asked, “What do you like about
Ms. Reid?”
“Oh, she’s my idol! I love everything about her!” Mary looked like an innocent kid when talking about her idol.
Fia, on the other hand, brought Sharon to a side and treated her to some fruits.
Sharon whispered to her ear, “Mommy was angry a few seconds ago.”
“Why?” Fia whispered back.
“Because she wants to talk to William on the phone. But Daddy said the camp is really strict with its rules. And he
doesn’t want to trouble Uncle Conrad too much.”
Fia nodded. “I see. Do you miss your brother, Sharon?”
Pondering for a few seconds, Sharon said, “I miss him. Sometimes.”
“Sometimes? Why? Come on, I’m your godmother. You can tell me.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Yeah. William is a nuisance when he throws a temper tantrum.”
Suddenly, Sharon noticed someone was staring at her. She raised her head and locked eyes with Eileen. “Oh, it’s
you, the pretty lady! Why are you staring at me?” “Lemme guess? You’re Fia’s goddaughter?” Eileen asked with a
smile.
Sharon nodded. “Yes, I am. Aunt Fia’s also my brother’s godmother.”
Eileen then asked Fia, “So are they Conrad’s godchildren too?”
Sharon hurriedly said, “No, we only want Aunt Fia. Aunt Fia is our godmother. Uncle Conrad isn’t our godfather!”
“But they’re husband and wife. Shouldn’t you include him too?”
Furrowing her brows, Sharon said, “But Uncle Conrad doesn’t want us as his godchildren.”
Mary stifled a laugh. “Indeed! Mr. Maxwell really hates it when we come for a visit. He doesn’t like us taking his wife
away from him!”
Fia responded with a blush, “No, he doesn’t.”
“Hahaha! Oh, but she’s right. Conrad Maxwell is such a sourpuss. He’s so forceful and
protective over things that belong to him.”
Fia could feel a sting in her heart upon hearing that. Indeed, Conrad was so controlling over her despite not loving
her at all.
“I didn’t think someone would do this to your cousin. Isn’t he the one taking over the Northern Suburbs project?”
Tyler said, “Perhaps that person doesn’t want to hurt you? That’s why they shifted their target to Victor Maxwell.”
Conrad replied coldly, “They’re testing my limits.”
“What limits?”
“Victor and I haven’t seen eye-to-eye since we’re kids.” Conrad said as a glint flickered in his eyes, “If I don’t help
him, they would have an excuse to sow discord between us. But if I help him, they’ll think he’s one of my
weaknesses.”
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Tyler’s smile froze on his face upon hearing this. Then, he asked, “Is he your weakness though?”
Conrad raised his head and looked his friend in the eyes. “To be frank, I am not entirely sure myself.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYou don’t know? Seriously?” Tyler found this to be odd.
“I’ve always known that there’s something wrong with me, empathy-wise.” Conrad said calmly, “I can’t tell if I like a
person or not. I’ve never thought that not having any friends is wrong.”
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“But Fia changed me. I’m quite certain I have feelings for her. I love her. I want to spend my whole life with her. I
don’t care if I don’t have any friends in my life. But I can’t live my life without her.”
Conrad then smiled and said, “Fia’s really kind. In fact, she’s too kind. She always worries for someone else. I don’t
want her to worry so much.”
“So… even though you don’t really care about other people but when it involves your wife you’d interfere?” Tyler
sighed. “I get it. I’d do the same for Mary too.”
“This is why I want to talk to you. I need your help.”
“Sure, bro. Pray tell! What can I help you with?”
“Victor doesn’t have what it takes to make Northern Suburbs work.”
Hearing this, Tyler widened his eyes in disbelief. “You’re not telling me to help Victor Maxwell, are you?!”
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