Anthony stared at Solomon coldly. "There's more than meets the eye with you. Why did you approach her?"Anthony's eyes bore a frigid chill, and their icy gaze locked on Solomon. Tension etched his face, making it evident that he regarded the latter as his arch-nemesis. Solomon's brow furrowed deeper, feeling as though his arms might crumble under Anthony's grip. But he remained calm. "My purpose? Well, she's pretty," he replied.Anthony gritted his teeth.The atmosphere within the dessert house grew increasingly tense, causing a palpable unease among the staff members. They didn't know how to react.Helena butted in, "Let's bring this outside. You're disrupting their business."Anthony's eyes flickered at her words before he let go of Solomon's arm.The three of them walked out of the dessert house.Although the blazing sun was glaring down at them, the air between them was bone-chilling.Solomon looked at Helena's tightly knitted brows. "Why don't you find a place to rest fo
Solomon fell silent.He laughed helplessly and nodded. "Fine. It's my treat."Helena clapped her hands gleefully and said, "It's a deal. Let's go eat."Solomon smiled at her. There was a new emotion swirling within his gaze. He didn't even realize it himself.After lunch, Helena went back to the hotel to rest. She never planned to stay with Solomon all day.After all, his hourly pay was quite expensive.Back at the hotel, Helena sat on the couch and stared blankly ahead. She was deep in thought.Just then, the doorbell rang.Helena was startled. She walked to the door, looked through the peephole, and saw Anthony standing outside. He was staring at the peephole blankly as if he could see Helena through it.Helena froze. She swung the door open and sighed helplessly at him. "What's the point in pestering me, Anthony? Do I have to make this a nasty breakup?"Anthony's gaze remained fixed on her as he spoke earnestly, "I came here just to check on you. I'm relieved that you're o
Helena glared fiercely at Anthony. "What's the point of saying this now? You merely like me, and that's different from love. What I'm seeking is true love!""Love?" Anthony looked bewildered."Yes, love!" Helena nodded. "You still can't forget the other woman! Even though you like me, you still can't forget her; she is the one you truly love!"Anthony observed Helena's fury and declared, "I do not love her.""What?" Helena thought she was hallucinating.Anthony continued, "I only … like her. We grew up together. She once saved my life."Helena grew even angrier. "Let go of me! I don't want to hear you talk about your past with her!"Anthony, however, had no intention of letting go of her. "I won't let go. If I do, you'll ignore me.""You … " Helena gritted her teeth."You have to listen. Once I'm done, you'll know that the person I like is you." Anthony looked at her very seriously.Helena froze. The unexpected emotions reflected in his eyes as he divulged his past left her r
"Hellie … " Anthony came to Helena's side. He observed the emotions on her face and asked with some uncertainty, "Hellie, are you still angry with me?"Helena lifted her eyes to meet his gaze before swiftly withdrawing them again. Anthony was taken aback, and a panicked look crossed his face as he pondered whether Helena was angry with him. Helena sat on the couch and observed how lost Anthony looked. She finally couldn't hold it back any longer and burst out laughing. "Anthony, so right now, I'm the only one you love, right?"Anthony nodded without hesitation and gave Helena a serious look.Helena's smile grew wider. "Anthony, come here."Anthony immediately walked over. He half knelt in front of Helena.A subtle twitch appeared at the corners of Helena's mouth. She had simply invited him over; never had she instructed him to kneel. Anthony was like a massive, unwitting guard dog in her eyes, eagerly awaiting her command.Helena leaned over slightly. Her hand tilted his chin
Helena's eyes snapped open at Solomon's voice. She turned to Anthony, who was standing by the window, and saw him staring back at her.Helena cleared her throat and said, "Uh … Solomon, there's something I forgot to tell you.""What is it?" Solomon's voice was gentle.Helena thought her words through. "Let's end our deal. I don't need it anymore."Solomon was taken aback upon hearing that, but he quickly grinned and said, "Okay, that's fine."With that, he hung up.When Helena turned back to Anthony again, she saw his lips curled up into a shallow smile.Helena immediately jumped on him and asked, "Are you happy now?"Anthony hugged her. "Partly.""What?" Helena was puzzled. "Only partly?""Partly because we are reconciled. But still a little unhappy that you deceived me with him," Anthony said seriously.Helena was stunned. She pecked him on the cheek. "Well, it's in the past now. Let's not dwell on it, okay?"She did not dwell on the matter of Jocelyn, and he decided to b
Tamara moaned and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. She was responding to his kiss.She had indeed deprived him of her touch these past half a month.The temperature in the room rose. After a while, while Tamara was still in a daze, her phone suddenly rang.She reached for the phone but was stopped by Sebastian. "Focus."Tamara's face grew even redder.The phone incessantly rang, testing Sebastian's patience. Finally, he took the phone. Upon seeing that it was Helena calling, he ended the call promptly without the slightest hesitation. "Who … who was it?" Tamara asked, trembling.Sebastian kissed her lips and replied, "Helena."Tamara perked up. "You … hurry up."Sebastian bit down on her shoulder like he was punishing her. "I can't."Tamara groaned.It was the middle of the night when Tamara woke up. She looked around the dark room and suddenly felt lost.Reaching for her phone, Tamara checked the time before letting out a sigh.Immediately after, she noticed there
Tamara shivered and immediately closed her eyes, feigning sleep as she exclaimed, "Oh! I'm so sleepy."Sebastian's lips curled into a smile. He held her close and pulled her into his embrace. His big hand gently patted her back.The corners of Tamara's lips couldn't help but curl upwards. After a while, sleepiness took over her, and she eventually fell asleep in his arms....The next morning.After having breakfast, Jonathan and Cheryl were told about Helena. But neither of them had much of a reaction.It wasn't that they didn't like Helena. Rather, they didn't like Anthony.Jonathan huffed. "I never thought an ungrateful bastard like him could find love."Cheryl frowned and said, "Don't go, Tammy."Tamara was taken aback upon hearing that. But she quickly regained her composure and smiled, saying, "Uncle Jon, Aunt Cheryl, I am now the daughter-in-law of the Custry family. I have to attend my sister's wedding."Cheryl looked somewhat displeased and glanced at Sebastian. "Why
Helena's expression turned grim. She looked at Sandy and spoke with conviction, "Aunt Sandy, I love Anthony. I am willing to give up my place in the Custry family for him.""Give up your place?" Sandy chuckled as if she heard a joke. "Do you know how important riches and status are in today's society? He is but a poor boy with nothing to his name. You, on the other hand, are a privileged lady. Do you really think both of you will be happy together?"Helena remained firm in her stance. "I believe we will."Sandy sneered and turned to Timothy. "Tim, she is your daughter, after all. What is your opinion on this marriage?"Everyone turned their attention to Timothy.Helena grew nervous. Her father had always lived abroad and only came back a few times a year. She was unfamiliar with him. But she still needed his approval for her marriage.Timothy's head snapped towards Tamara without warning. "Tamara, Anthony is your bodyguard, after all. If he marries my daughter, don't you have any
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