Tamara avoided Coral seamlessly, gazing coldly at the woman.Prior to this, Coral and Quentin had done everything they could to get the five million dollars from her. She could still remember every horrible thing they did and all the cruel words they said to her.Tamara had been kind enough to show up at the Simmons’ residence.Coral let out an embarrassed smile. “Tammy, I’m delighted that you could make it! I’d like to sincerely apologize for everything that has happened beforehand. We were honestly at our wit’s end, and your brother has paid the price for his actions, hasn’t he? Can’t you just forgive him?”Tamara’s expression was cold. The emotions in her clear eyes that glimmered like crystals were indiscernible. “I’m sure that won’t be the last time. I’m willing to bet that you’ll both be demanding me to get you guys another five million soon. Are you guys going to threaten me again?”Coral shook her head hastily. “No, of course not! Your brother has already quit gambling.”
Nightfall. In the Simmons’ residence.White tables and chairs were placed in the courtyard, and the venue's lighting was gorgeous. All the colors seemed to blend beautifully together.Everyone was dressed their best, and the atmosphere was lively.Tamara had taken a nap. When she came out of her room, she was met with the sight of Quentin in a black suit. Coral was wearing a white party dress and had linked an arm around Quentin’s as she spoke to someone.“Miss Simmons, you’re up! Are you hungry?” The housekeeper asked upon seeing Tamara.Tamara shook her head, indicating that she wasn’t.The housekeeper insisted, “You should eat a little, at least. You’re pregnant, after all. Your body might not be able to take it.”After saying that, she brought out some dessert. It was Tamara’s favorite – strawberry pudding.When Tamara was offered it, she did not refuse. She accepted the pudding and began to eat it.On the other hand, Coral had just noticed Tamara’s presence. With a glint
Coral’s expression darkened at that.Margot retracted her gaze and turned towards Tamara. With a happy grin, she asked, “Tammy, why didn’t you tell me that you were coming by? I only found out that you were here after hearing other people talk about you, you know?”Tamara blinked at her, then signed her query, “I was just about to ask you. What are you doing here?”Margot tugged her towards the sofa and said, “If I didn’t come, you would’ve gotten bullied by everyone! Do you not know how much it hurts me to see you get bullied?”Tamara signed helplessly, “Honestly, that’s so cheesy of you.”Margot giggled. She looked the complete opposite of the girl boss persona she had put on just moments before. Whenever Margot was with Tamara, she always turned more coy and girly.After Margot had a harsh word with everyone, it seemed that no one dared to talk smack about Tamara anymore.Coral and Quentin exchanged looks with each other. Quentin gestured for Coral to calm herself down.All
Quentin’s face darkened at the dig. “I’m not going to waste any time listening to your nonsense. You’d better leave right now. The Simmons family no longer welcomes you!”After that was said, the bodyguards rushed towards Margot and forced her out the door.Both of Margot’s hands had formed tight fists from anger. However, she was no match to the handful of bodyguards carting her away.She could only watch as the front door to the Simmons’ residence closed before her. She hurriedly called someone on her phone.At this time, a long line of luxurious cars made their way to the residence. They stopped right in front of the Simmons’ residence’s front door.The car on the far end was a limited edition Bugatti Veyron. The body of the car seemed to emit an imposing aura, and its lines were easy on the eyes, showing off its distinguished status.A bodyguard pulled open the car door respectfully. A tall figure got out of the car.The man was in a black tailored suit, which ironing had be
”How is that possible?”“All the maids in the Simmons family are gossiping among themselves. They’ve been really loud. I still don’t quite believe the news, either. Come on, let’s take a look for ourselves!”Silence ensued.Everyone within sight could be seen walking toward the villa.Margot hurriedly looked over at Sebastian and said, “Young Mr. Lynch, it’s honestly not what you think. Those people are just spreading false rumors. Tammy wouldn’t do something like that!”Even though Margot said that, her heart would not stop pounding from anxiety. It was true that Tamara wouldn’t consciously do something like that to betray Sebastian. However, she had been drugged beforehand. Tamara had been completely delirious, which made her susceptible to anything anyone wanted to do to her.Margot looked up at Sebastian worriedly but was met with the man’s cold expression. There seemed to be a raging fire hidden behind those eyes of his.The man made his way into the villa without another
Sebastian’s tall figure stilled for a moment. Then, he turned his head and was greeted by a grinning Tamara from behind. Her eyes, which were as clear as crystals, gleamed as they looked at him.Margot rushed up to her and said, “Tammy, you’re okay! Oh, thank goodness!”She tightened her grip on Tamara’s hand out of excitement, almost crying as she did so.Tamara patted her friend’s hand and signed, “I’m fine.”Sebastian’s dark gaze fell onto her pale, delicate hands once more. Then, he pursed his lips.Margot continued to ask, “Hold on, what happened just now? I literally saw Quentin, that bastard, drag you inside!”Upon hearing the derogatory way Margot referred to Quentin, Tamara smiled and signed, “I did get drugged. I was able to break through the haze eventually.”Margot let out a sigh of relief at that. When she noticed the sullen look on Sebastian’s face, she hurriedly explained, “Young Mr. Lynch, Tammy’s fine. She didn’t do anything, okay? Don’t get any ideas.”Tamara
Quentin and Coral ended up reaping the seeds they had sown.Margot had a mean grin on her face. “Serves them right! How dare they set Tammy up! They’re going to get what they deserve soon enough.”Quentin and Coral had become a joke to the people of Londsville.Tamara lowered her gaze. Once the crowd was done being nosy, they started to leave.Sebastian looked over at Tamara and asked, “Aren’t you going to leave? Planning to stay here to give them a round of applause?”Tamara remained silent.“Does he have to speak so sarcastically to me?” she thought.Tamara typed in reply: “I have something else to attend to here.”Sebastian frowned slightly. His handsome face darkened, but he did not say anything more.Coral had turned black and blue from Quentin’s beating. She looked as if she had gone through hell and back.“Quentin, you bastard, how dare you hit me! If you think I’m going to stay with you after this, think again!”After getting beaten up, Coral yelled that at Quentin b
The man’s low tone resembled a cello playing in C major. It echoed throughout the narrow compartment of the car, causing her heart to beat furiously against her chest.Tamara’s face was flushed bright red.His magnetizing tone had successfully caused her to overlook the fact that she had used sign language on Sebastian, yet the man had seemed to be able to understand her.Sebastian observed Tamara from his peripheral vision. There was a hint of a smile behind his eyes, but otherwise, his face did not betray any of his emotions.Tamara had no idea what to say.“Should I still ask him for the money?” she wondered.She bit her lips and cast a quick look over at the man next to her. His handsome features did him wonders, and he seemed to exude an air of nobility.Tamara’s heart kept beating furiously in her chest. In the small car compartment, her irregular heartbeat sounded a lot louder than it was supposed to be.She hurriedly shifted her gaze away from the man, deciding to look
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