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
"Have you gone mad from your time abroad? Since when did you have the right to have a say in our family matter?" The words were filled with disdain and coldness. Sebastian didn't care that the person sitting across from him was his elder. To him, Timothy was just a shameless bastard."You!" Timothy's face turned ashen with anger. He stood up and glared at Sebastian furiously. "You really think … ""Timothy!" Hugo's voice suddenly rang out.Timothy turned to him and sneered, "What's wrong, Hugo? Do you hate it when I yell at your son?"Hugo looked at him as if he was looking at a lunatic. "Would you be happy if someone insulted your son like that?"Timothy stiffened.Hugo continued, "Oh, I forgot. You don't have a son."Timothy gritted his teeth.A faint smile broke out over Tamara's cold face upon hearing these words, and she thought to herself, "The adage rings true. The older, the wiser!"Sandy glanced at Tamara before speaking. "Tim, we came here today to discuss Helena's w
Helena bit her lip and fell silent. Hugo and Sandy had already made their conditions clear. Jeremiah and Henry didn't have much to say either. Helena looked to Tamara and Sebastian for help.Sebastian leaned back on the couch with a calm expression. He toyed with Tamara's hand, showing no interest in the matter at all. Tamara blinked. "Why are you looking at me like that? I'm only here to listen."Helena let out a sigh and started to speak, but a sudden realization struck her. She remembered the complicated relationship between Tamara and Anthony. It was clear that Tamara would not involve herself in this matter. The decision, then, rested with Hugo and Sandy.Helena stood up, turned to Hugo and Sandy, and said, "Uncle Hugo, Aunt Sandy, I know you are very picky and demanding when it comes to family background. But I don't think the Custry family needs any more alliance marriages. With the Custry family's current standing, I believe it won't be difficult for me to live my own
Jeremiah observed Helena with furrowed brows. He looked like he had something to say. But seeing the state she was in, he ultimately chose to remain silent.Helena took a deep breath and turned to Tamara. "Tamara, what should I do now?"Tamara blinked. "Aren't I just here to listen?"Helena stomped her feet at her words.She looked at Tamara with a pitiful expression, then turned to Sebastian. "Seb, Tamara is here as an observer, but you're not. Can you help me think of a solution?"Sebastian glanced at her coldly and stated, "I agree with what Mom said."Helena widened her eyes in shock, seemingly not expecting Sebastian to say that. "Seb, you..."Tamara smiled and remained silent.Sebastian looked at Helena coldly. "I know you want to be with him, but have you made the necessary preparation?""I am prepared. I can give up my connection to the Custry family to be with him," Helena said firmly."Very well," Sebastian said coldly, "Starting today, I will freeze your card. I'll
Tamara grinned. "I can't say you're on Helena's side because you froze her card," she began, voicing her observation. "It seems like you're trying to make her experience life. However, you're not on Anthony's side either. There's something that feels off, but I can't quite pinpoint what it is."Sebastian playfully flicked her nose. "Since you can't figure it out, just let it go. If Anthony truly is a man, he should marry Helena based on his own merits instead of forcing Helena to constantly lower herself for him. If that continues, their dynamics would be heavily one-sided."Tamara smiled as she remarked, "You make a good point."Sebastian smirked, "Of course."Tamara rolled her eyes at him as she commented, "You're so narcissistic."Sebastian immediately hugged her waist and brought her closer to him. "Hm? What's wrong? Don't you like it?"Tamara's eyes glistened. "I love it! I love it a lot!"Sebastian pecked her lips. "Good girl."...Meanwhile, Helena left the Custry manor
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