Chapter 1073

“Mr. Maxwell!” Barbara came rushing over, holding a phone in her hands. She was so agitated that she was crying. “There’s news about Fia!” Conrad, who was at the whims and fancies of Esme, was about to complete the kissing ceremony when he suddenly regained his senses and pushed Esme aside. Esme fell to the ground and glared at Barbara as she hugged Conrad’s pants. Despite being in the spotlight, she couldn't care less about dignity. She only wanted to keep Conrad as hers. “She’s lying! That person is amazing. Fia could not have possibly run away from him, unless…” “Unless what!” Conrad ruthlessly picked Esme up by strangling her neck. Esme looked at him in a daze. “Impossible. She couldn’t… possibly do it.” Conrad loosened his hold around her neck slightly, allowing her to speak clearly. “Hasn’t she always been kind and innocent? As long as she got set up, she wouldn’t be able to escape!" Esme said determinedly. “Barbara must be lying!” Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were at a loss