Tamara was not actually making some scented sachets. She was making her infamous scented tea leaves instead!Since they arrived at the island, Alice had confiscated every single possession the couple had. Being unarmed and unable to trust Alice completely, Tamara recognized the need to take matters into her own hands.Tamara begin the scented tea leaves-making process. It was second nature to her at this point. Very soon, she was done with a handful of them.Alice picked them up and tilted her head curiously. “So, this is what a scented sachet looks like?” “Not exactly. These are what you put in the sachets.” Tamara took the tea leaves back. “This isn’t nearly enough. We will need a whole lot more of it.”Alice instinctively nodded. She still had no idea what Tamara was up to.Deep down, Alice had a hunch that if she hadn’t been present to keep a watchful eye on Tamara, the woman would be doing something very different by now. Alice was confident with her gut feeling. After al
Alice froze when she heard this. She gave Ewan an odd look. “Are you seriously planning to do that, Ewan?”Ewan had a dark look in his eyes. He suddenly laughed and rubbed Alice’s hair dotingly. “You’re on my side, aren’t you?”Alice’s body trembled uncontrollably. She forced herself to nod. “Of course.”Ewan smiled, “You are all I have left, Alice. We can’t betray each other, or God might punish us for our sins.”Fear flashed across Alice’s eyes. She tightened her grip on the sachets and kept her mouth shut.Ewan took his leave swiftly.Alice stumbled towards Sebastian’s room. She stared blankly at the sachet in her hand and was suddenly at her wits’ end.She knew Ewan’s words were actually a warning.The unsettling sensation within Alice was intensifying. She couldn’t simply sit by and watch Ewan descend further into madness.Alice made her decision and stepped inside the room.Sebastian stared coldly at the unwanted guest. “What do you want?”Alice passed the sachet over
Tamara quirked her brow again. Before she could respond, Alice had left the room.Tamara retracted her gaze. There wasn’t an ounce of emotion on her face. It didn’t matter that Alice had a change of heart and was actively trying to help her and Sebastian escape.If it weren’t for Alice, the couple would still be basking in the bliss of their honeymoon.Although Tamara didn’t feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for Alice’s actions, she was willing to find a middle ground and agree to Alice’s conditions.Tamara went to the balcony and observed the sight before her. She could only see a small glimpse of the city from where she was standing. Even so, she could see that the island was very prosperous.…In the afternoon.Alice showed up in front of Sebastian’s room in a beautiful princess gown. She gave a light knock on the door before barging in.“Mr. Custry, please escort me on a walk. I don’t believe you have seen what this island has to offer yet. Believe me; once we’re done
Alice looked at Sebastian eagerly, hoping he wouldn’t act impulsively.However, Sebastian shook off her hand and tried to open the car door. Alice panicked and looked back at the castle. “You can’t go back like this. I can help you think of another way...”Sebastian paused. He turned his head and saw Alice looking at him with despair. “If you go back like this, you will only be caught,” said Alice, “I can help you sneak back in. You can disguise yourself as my guard. I have many guards around, and one of them looks a lot like you. You can pretend to be him and come back with me.”Sebastian gave her a cold look. Under his gaze, Alice lost the courage to speak. She felt wronged. She had put in so much effort, but Sebastian refused to acknowledge it. However, she wouldn’t give up because of this childish reason.She had sent people to investigate Sebastian and Tamara’s background and discovered that they were not to be trifled with. If she truly provoked them, her family a
The butler smiled and said, “Sir would like to show you the garden. The garden here is quite a sight to behold, Miss Moore. This way, please.”Tamara frowned, “I’m not going.”The butler gave her a look. “Miss Moore, please don’t make things difficult for me. These men are not the patient type. If they get violent, you might get seriously injured.”Tamara’s face darkened. She glanced at the two guards behind the butler and finally gave in, walking towards the door on her own.She descended the long staircase and arrived in the grand hall on the first floor. Tamara scanned the place. The hall was magnificent. It had a mysterious and ancient vibe to it.That hall led to another bigger and quieter one, where guards stood watch, ever vigilant to the environment around them. The butler led her down another flight of stairs and onto a narrow path. The path was meandered with neatly trimmed shrubs and dense trees on either side. At the end of the path was the entrance to the garden.
“What?” Ewan thought his ears were playing tricks on him. His eyes widened in surprise at Tamara. “Did you say I’m poor?”Tamara nodded. “Yes, you only have about 60 billion dollars. That’s about the same amount as the dowry my daughter received from her grandfather.”Tamara made sure to emphasize the last part.Ewan’s expression darkened instantly. He could clearly sense Tamara’s disdain for him.It was the sort of contempt that stemmed from having a different social status.Ewan’s hands curled into fists. “That’s impossible. How can your family have such vast assets?”Tamara shrugged. “So, have you really looked into my family?”Tamara didn’t know if Elijah did give Melanie 60 billion dollars. It might even be more than that, to be honest. But she wasn’t going to tell Ewan the truth.Ewan glared at her. After a while, he suddenly grinned. “It seems that your family is quite influential. That’s even better. We can form an alliance. I’ll help you get into the overseas market.
“You cannot keep scratching forever. Otherwise, your wounds will get infected, and you’ll die,” smirked Tamara.Ewan directed a resentful stare towards Tamara, who appeared to him as a graceful and dignified woman, disdainfully observing his suffering.He wanted to kill her! Despite his desire to approach her, Ewan was thwarted by Tamara’s possession of that mysterious weapon, which kept him at bay.He cursed inwardly, “Damn it!”Gritting his teeth in anguish, Ewan persisted through the piercing itch that seemed to penetrate his bones. A profuse sweat drenched his body as every inch of his being begged for the sweet relief of scratching.Tamara couldn’t help but smirk with satisfaction as she took in the sight of Ewan’s anguish. “Do you want the antidote?”“Give me the antidote!” demanded Ewan.“There’s none,” shrugged Tamara.Ewan bellowed in exasperation, consumed by an overwhelming desire to kill this accursed woman.Tamara wore a casual smile as she spoke, “Don’t look at
Subsequently, a psychologist informed him about a mysterious tea barista rumored to possess the ability to craft scented tea leaves with the power to induce sleep rapidly. If used for a long time, it could effectively relieve insomnia symptoms. They only knew that the tea barista was a woman. No one knew any specific information about her. Ewan was at a loss about what to do, as not even sleeping pills worked on his people until Alice arrived with Sebastian and Tamara. Ewan had never thought that this beautiful and fragile-looking girl was the legendary tea barista! He had tested her skills before. While she was formidable, she was not his match.And now, he bore witness to her scented tea leaves and saw how quickly they took effect on him. Based on her words, Ewan immediately confirmed that the girl in front of him was the tea barista.Tamara listened to what Ewan had to say with a calm expression. After he finished, she asked, “What does this have to do with me?”Ewan
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