Tamara observed Sebastian closely. After a while, Tamara retracted her gaze, but her suspicion only grew.She had to get to the bottom of this.…After their meal, they both went for a few more rides. Since Tamara couldn’t handle extreme rides such as the rollercoaster, they spent the rest of the day playing the more tame rides. They only left the park when night fell.They had to take a car back from the park since it was located on the city’s outskirts. Sebastian already had a car waiting for them outside. Once they got in, Tamara fell asleep against Sebastian.She was just too exhausted.Back at the villa, Sebastian carried Tamara back into the room. However, just when they were walking past the courtyard, Alice had also just returned.The sun was setting beautifully along the horizon. This inspired Alice, and she quickly took a picture of the young couple.Sebastian took note of this and gave her a harsh glare.Alice shivered under his glare. “Sorry. I just…”“Shut up,” o
Tamara felt disturbed by Sebastian’s smile.“What are you doing?” Tamara whined softly, and she let go of him. “The food’s almost burnt. Stop bothering me.”Sebastian hummed, “Okay.”He returned to the living room with no intention of bothering her again.Tamara strained to listen to his footsteps. After ensuring he wasn’t coming back in, she silently sighed in relief.She stared at the salt shaker in hesitation. After giving it another thought, she decided to see through her plan and poured a lot of salt into the food.She really hoped her suspicion was just paranoia.…An hour later.“The food’s ready!” Tamara brought the food into the dining hall and smiled at Sebastian.Sebastian immediately came over to help carry the plates.Tamara had cooked up a lot of food.Sebastian couldn’t help but complimented Tamara when he saw the dishes. “I never knew you had it in you.”Tamara huffed proudly. “You’d better keep a close eye on me. A beautiful and skilled woman like me would
Sebastian could have kept this a secret forever.But he knew Tamara’s suspicion would only grow, and in time, it would strain their relationship, so Sebastian decided to come clean.His words amused Tamara.Tamara reached for his hand and smiled up at him. “If that’s the case, I’ll be sure to cook for you every day, and I will definitely kiss you before every meal.”Sebastian cocked an eyebrow. This was great news to him.Still, he found himself saying, “Leave the cooking to the chefs. I’ll be more than delighted with just a kiss before each meal.”Tamara nodded. She sighed and took the “special” dish away.“This is the only dish I poured an ungodly amount of salt in. The rest are fine,” mumbled Tamara.Sebastian hummed.The cat was out of the bag, but Tamara still had one other question. Why did Sebastian lose his sense of taste in the first place?And why did he regain his sense of taste after eating the food made by her?It made Tamara look like some miracle worker.It w
Tamara sighed.She thought to herself, “Fine. Sebastian has a point.”After a moment of silence, Tamara suddenly piped up, “So you don’t think this was fate? Does that mean Alice deliberately planned our meetings?”Sebastian chuckled, “Do you trust me?”Tamara nodded almost immediately. “Of course I do. Who else would I trust but you? A stranger?”Sebastian was greatly amused by her response. He toyed with her hand and whispered in a hushed tone, “She should be showing her true colors soon.”“What?” Tamara was puzzled.A loud bang suddenly sounded from their villa’s front door.The sound was deafening!Tamara’s head snapped towards the sound. She immediately saw the group of armed men rushing in from outside.Tamara tensed. “What is going on?”Sebastian gripped her hand firmly. “Maybe our honeymoon was a little too sweet for their liking. Let’s add some spice to it.”Tamara groaned, “I can’t believe you’re still joking at a time like this. Spit it out! What exactly is going
Several cars were parked outside the villa, and Sebastian and Tamara were escorted into different vehicles.Alice followed Tamara into her car and sat opposite her. She had her gun aimed at Tamara’s chest.Tamara’s beautiful face was void of any emotions. She glanced at the gun briefly and muttered, “I’m all tied up. So, why are you still pointing your gun at me? Aren’t you afraid it might just go off? If that happens, not only would you lose your chance at getting the ten billion dollars, but you might also lose your life.”Alice furrowed her brows at Tamara. “That will never happen.”“Oh my. Someone’s confident,” huffed Tamara.Alice remained silent.Tamara hummed and closed her eyes. She wanted to get some sleep in.“I’m curious. You don’t seem to be afraid in the slightest. Shouldn’t rich folks like you be crying and begging for your life by now?” Alice had been observing Tamara closely. Not once had she witnessed a trace of nervousness or fear on Tamara’s face. She was curi
Tamara gave Alice an indifferent look. “Are you saying you have feelings for him?”“You’re smart! I’m starting to understand why he likes you!” laughed Alice mockingly.Tamara sighed to herself.Alice smiled dreamily as she recalled Sebastian’s looks. “He’s tall and handsome and always has an air about him. My heart races every time he looks at me. I have always wanted a man like him.”Tamara almost gagged at the description.Alice continued to indulge in her fantasies about Sebastian, gushing over his appearance and charismatic demeanor, oblivious to the ominous expression on Tamara’s face.Tamara closed her eyes and suddenly piped up, “So you want to separate us.”Alice blinked innocently at her. “I wouldn’t call it that. I just think you’re not suitable for him. He deserves someone better.”“And you’re saying you are the one?” Tamara’s gaze was as cold as ice.Alice nodded with unwavering confidence. “I am the best choice for him. I truly believe we are a match made in heav
The butler asked, “How should I deal with them?”Alice cast a glance over her shoulder and directed her finger towards Sebastian. “Prepare a room for him in the castle.” Then, her gaze settled on Tamara as she coldly commanded, “As for her...just throw her into the dungeon.”The butler nodded, “Right away.”Then, with a wave of his hand, the couple was forcefully pulled in different directions.Sebastian was pissed. He was just about to explode when he saw Tamara discreetly shaking her head at him.The man gritted his teeth. The veins on his forehead popped in anger, but he still forced himself to calm down under Tamara’s soft gaze.Tamara was thrown into a cell. It was wet and dark. All of the other cells were occupied.She stood still, surveying her surroundings. A stone bed was positioned against the wall. Casting one last glance outside, she let out a sigh of resignation. She slumped onto the bed.She and Sebastian had underestimated Alice.They never anticipated that the
Tamara squinted at her guests and noticed Alice walking among them.Alice said to Ewan, “That’s her! She’s Mr. Custry’s wife.”Ewan observed Tamara.Inside the run-down cell.The cell bars acted as a divide between two vastly different worlds, yet the small cell did nothing to hide the woman’s allure.The woman sat on the bed with her hands placed neatly on her lap. She seemed to be in deep thought. She reminded Ewan of his prized cat—obedient and beautiful. Ewan’s gaze darkened. He turned to the guards. “Open up the cell gates. Bring Mrs. Custry to me.”“Yes,” complied the guard.Alice gave Ewan a curious look. “What are you doing, Ewan?”Ewan smiled, “Since you have demanded ten billion dollars from Custry Corporation as ransom, we have to make sure our prisoners are in their best condition. So, she has to stay in a room too.”Alice gave her brother a look of surprise. This wasn’t the Ewan she knew.Alice’s gaze landed on Tamara. Realization hit her like a train, and she
The bed was also adorned in striking white. Margot's bridal gown gradually slipped off, and her hair spread out behind her on the bed. Her smooth skin shone beneath the dazzling light.Benjamin stared at her. "Margot, you have to spend the rest of your life making up for your lies.""Okay," Margot agreed without hesitation.The temperature in the room rose, and the night had just begun.It was as Tamara said. Because of their tragic past, the heavens decided to bless them in this life. They lived happily ever after from that day onward.Benjamin successfully inherited the Inkling Corporation. A year later, Margot gave birth to a daughter. She resembled Benjamin and was as beautiful as a doll.Their little girl grew up in a loving family, and the love between Margot and Benjamin only grew with time. They developed Nammu Bay, transforming it into a popular tourist destination.Another year passed, and Tamara and Sebastian got married. The wedding was almost identical to the one fr
The newlywed walked into the wedding hall hand in hand.The wedding hall was also well-decorated. Shane, Trevor, Jacob, and Alex sat in the front row.The host congratulated the couple, and after the couple exchanged rings, the crowd erupted in cheers. The wedding went past quickly. And when Margot was led to her bridal room, she was still very much in a daze.Because of Margot's condition, she had to leave early and let Benjamin deal with the guests alone.As time passed, Margot grew more and more anxious. But she didn't dare move a muscle. Benjamin had told her to keep the veil on and wait for him.Margot had never been this obedient before. But she had no choice. Disobeying wouldn't do. What if her husband ran away?Just then, the door opened. Margot's heart tightened, and she immediately went tense in anticipation.A faint stench of alcohol wafted over, and she saw his shoes from under the veil.He was standing before her but made no move to greet her.Margot couldn't help
When the others saw Benjamin standing still in a daze, they all asked in confusion, "What's going on? Why did he stop?""What is he thinking about?""Did he lose his mind because he was too excited to meet his bride?"Someone made a joke, and others burst into laughter.Downstairs, Sebastian exchanged looks with Tamara, who was upstairs. His gaze returned to Benjamin.The wedding had been going on smoothly. But it seemed that Benjamin's memories might be their biggest challenge.Now that Benjamin had recovered his memories, what would he do next?However, Benjamin quickly came back to his senses. He walked forward calmly until he reached the door. As his gaze swept over Tamara and Natasha, a small smile appeared on his face.Tamara piped up, "Mr. Inkling, Nat and I had planned to set up some challenges for you. However, considering the hardships you and Margot have gone through, those challenges seem trivial in front of you. So, I thought, why not give you a clear path that led
"Shit! Isn't that too ruthless?""Leave it to the four Moore brothers to pull this trick!""Stop standing around and start drinking!"Benjamin watched on without any change in expression. He turned to the last row of men and smiled. "I'll leave the first round to you."Those men were all eager to try. They rolled up their sleeves and loosened their ties, their eyes gleaming with excitement.Benjamin made room for them, and they eagerly stepped forward. They picked up the glasses and downed them in one gulp."Let's go!" The cheers that erupted motivated them further. But despite their fierce drinking, they were no match for the abundant alcohol. When they looked up, they found that they were only halfway through. Some of them were already feeling tipsy!Sunlight spilled onto the drinks. A gentle breeze caused ripples on the liquid, resembling scattered stars.The men noticed the entrance was within arm's reach, and they gritted their teeth to endure the torture.Harris was th
The morning sunlight bathed the earth, casting a brilliant glow on every corner of Simmons Residence. Everyone's faces were filled with smiles. In the room, the styling team was already in position. They first helped Margot into the wedding gown and began styling her hair.Although Margot never decided on her bridal makeup, she did try each style. To surprise her, Benjamin accompanied her to try out the bridal makeup but kept the final choice from her.Now, dressed in the beautiful wedding gown, Margot remembered the makeup styles she had tried before, and a smile graced her face. Tamara and Natasha also changed into their bridesmaid dresses. The makeup artist was working on them when Alex walked in with a gentle smile. "Have you done your preparation for the challenges?"Tamara gave a thumbs up. "Don't worry, Mom. I won't let them take your daughter away easily."Alex giggled. "That won't do. We have to see if Margot agrees."Margot immediately exclaimed, "I'm all in favor!"
"You're right!" Tamara exclaimed, and the three women chatted for a while before gradually falling asleep.In the Inkling Manor, lights were on, and a festive atmosphere filled every corner. Wealthy young men who knew Benjamin gathered there, celebrating the night.A few people sat on the couch by the pool. There were various drinks on the table. Jack picked up a bottle and praised, "This is a good wine. It's at least 30 years old! You're going all out, Mr. Inkling."Benjamin's face carried a contented smile. "It's my big day, so let's all have a good time together."Jack gave him a thumbs up. "You're very generous, Mr. Inkling."The others laughed along.Benjamin turned to Sebastian and suddenly smiled. "Why are you so calm? When we go over tomorrow, I wonder what challenges Tamara has for you."Sebastian calmly muttered, "She'll only cause trouble for you."Benjamin cocked an eyebrow. "You're quite confident. I can't wait to see you eat your words tomorrow."Sebastian shrugg
Margot responded, "Yes, but I believe he will recover his memory soon."Joseph chuckled. "It doesn't matter if he does recover his memory. He loves you either way."A sweet smile appeared on Margot's face.He was right. Benjamin loved her with or without his memories. Nothing could ever change that.Joseph gazed at Margot for a while before shifting his gaze away. He turned to the night sky outside. "It seems that tonight will be a special one."Margot looked at him. "Do you have any plans for the future, Joseph?"Joseph smiled. "I will work for Moore Corporation. After all, I'm the only one in our family who studied business."Margot's eyes flickered. Joseph's life was still the same as in her past life. He would still manage Moore Corporation while the other brothers shine in their respective fields."That's great! I'll have a powerful backer now. I can just mention your name if someone bullies me. As the cousin of the Moore Corporation's president, no one would dare lay thei
Margot reached out to touch the wedding gown, feeling the expensive fabric. Every stitch and thread carried Benjamin's love for her. She looked up at Tamara. "I'm scared, Tammy."Tamara seemed to know what she was afraid of and hugged her close. "Don't be. This is real. It's really happening.Tears welled up in Margot's eyes. Tamara understood her the best. She feared this was just a dream, an illusion she would wake up from. There was no rebirth, cat-and-mouse games, or Nammu Bay destruction. Everything was just a trick her mind had made up.After all this time, Margot finally felt fear.She held onto Tamara tightly. Even when tears streamed down, Margot didn't dare to blink, afraid that she would return to a cold room if she did, a world without him.Tamara gently stroked her back. "Hold me tight, Margot. I'm real. You've felt the wedding dress. That's real, too. Nothing is an illusion. It was all real."Margot finally calmed down. She suddenly felt embarrassed. "Sorry about
"I do! I do want to be your daughter," Margot hurriedly exclaimed. She looked flustered. "I was just a bit overwhelmed. I never expected this. Aunt Alex, I …"Tamara laughed. "Since you're now her daughter, why aren't you referring to her as your mom?"Margot felt even more embarrassed!She grew up in an orphanage and had little concept of parental love. Although she had fantasized about having a mother like Tamara's, it was just a dream. She didn't have a mother. That was why she felt close to Alex. With Alex officially adopting Margot as her daughter, Margot gained a mother from that point onward.Margot's eyes watered. No matter how hard she tried to hold it in, she couldn't stop the tears from falling.Seeing this, Alex quickly took out tissues to wipe them away. "Don't cry. You'll get wrinkles if you cry."But the comforting words only made it worse.Margot threw herself into Alex's arms.Alex comforted Margot patiently, her eyes also glossing over.However, Jacob fr