The people in the lounge all turned to Joseph in shock.Joseph stood up and grabbed Kimberly's wrist, pulling her out of the lounge.Holden's angry roars could be heard from behind them, but they faded into silence soon....Outside the hotel.The night breeze felt warm today. Joseph released Kimberly and looked at her strangely. "How desperate is the Lore family that they would send a lady like you to meet up with clients?"Kimberly was still pale, but her eyes were glossy as she stared up at Joseph. "Why did you help me?"Joseph furrowed his brows. "Answer my question!"Kimberly shrank back slightly. "I just wanted to test myself. After all, I'm as clueless as a baby right now."Joseph sneered, "Going out with clients isn't the way to go. You should start from the bottom of the Lore Corporation's hierarchy instead.""But that would take too long … " Kimberly whispered."What did you say?" Joseph couldn't hear her clearly and leaned closer.Their distance suddenly closed.
The marriage between Helena and Anthony had been put on hold for now. Sebastian and Tamara have started preparing to return to Londsville with the Moore family.The three children grew excited after learning that they would be visiting their great-grandmother in Londsville. They hadn't seen her in a long time."Mommy, why does Great-Grandma always live in Londsville?" asked Caleb, who was standing beside Tamara.Melanie also gave Tamara a look of curiosity.Only Thomas sat alone on the couch, engrossed in his phone. "Come on! Push forward! Heal! Heal me! He's about to lose!"Tamara glanced at Thomas and then turned to the other two. "Because your grandmother used to live in Londsville. Grandma is Great-Grandma's daughter, and Great-Grandma misses her, so she now lives in Londsville."Caleb hummed and nodded in understanding.Melanie also nodded and said, "I miss Grandma too."Tamara was taken aback. She pinched Melanie's face. "But you have never met Grandma. Why do you miss he
Only then did Jordan release him. As he looked at Sebastian and Tamara, a gentle smile graced his otherwise cold face. "Isn't it great that Tammy is happy?"Joseph shrugged and replied, "It is, but they've been smothering us with PDA all the time while they were staying over."Jordan stared blankly at Joseph. "Then you should find someone yourself."Joseph paused momentarily before retorting, "I would rather watch whatever they're doing."Jordan sighed. He spun on his heels and returned to his seat.After a three-hour flight, the plane landed safely. They got into the car and headed to the Simmons residence in Londsville. They had informed Old Mrs. Moore of their visit. By the time they arrived, various fruits and snacks had already been prepared for them."Great-Grandma!" The three children greeted in unison when they saw Old Mrs. Moore."Thomas, Caleb, Melly, you've all grown taller." Old Mrs. Moore smiled dotingly at them and patted their heads."Yes, we've all grown ta
Ms. Thompson's eyes watered. She never knew Sebastian cared so deeply about her.Tamara smiled. "It's settled then. Ms. Thompson, we'll return to Clacton in a few days, and you'll come with us." "Okay." Ms. Thompson nodded in agreement. They lounged at Skarrowlilt Grove for a while before deciding to head back. Their purpose was solely to persuade Ms. Thompson to come with them, and now that they had achieved their goal, they had no reason to prolong their stay. The flowers in the garden were blooming beautifully. Each competed to flaunt their beauty. Tamara went to the swing under the grapevine and sat down. "In the past, Mother would sit here and stare up at the sky. I always wondered what she was thinking." Tamara sat on the swing and sighed at the sky, trying to figure out Alex's state of mind. However, she couldn't figure it out. Tamara was oblivious to her mother's situation back then. She only knew her father treated her mother kindly but had always been cold toward
Tamara grinned in response and asked, "So what's her plan after she graduates?" Jayden offered a faint smile and replied, "How would I know?" Tamara huffed and waved her hand dismissively, declaring, "I won't meddle in your affairs anymore." Jayden only smiled in response. Sebastian glanced at Jayden and said to Tamara, "Can you cure yourself of your curiosity?" Tamara chuckled. "Nope." Jayden sighed. "I'll be heading back in. Have fun, you two.""Bye, Jay." Tamara waved at him. She squinted at his retreating figure and clicked her tongue."What?" Sebastian cocked a brow at her.Tamara hummed thoughtfully. "I wonder if Jay likes Camilla."Sebastian groaned. "That's his business, and you're no mind reader." "But I think they're a perfect match. A stoic professor and his equally stoic student. Now, that's a trope I would read about," exclaimed TamaraSebastian gave her a blank stare.Tamara rubbed her chin thoughtfully. "I can already picture a 30-thousand-word story
All of a sudden, Jayden, Jordan, and Tamara's expressions shifted.Cheryl huffed, "Go ahead and elope if you can. Although, I doubt you will."Joseph shrugged. "Don't say that."Cheryl laughed and proposed, "Let's eat first. We can talk later."The Moore siblings exchanged knowing looks as if they could read each other's minds. Then, in unison, their gazes turned to Jason.Jason fought the urge to groan as he thought to himself, "Am I being targeted right now?"…After the meal.The family gathered in the living room, but despite the spacious couch, it was not enough to accommodate everyone. Fortunately, the carpet had recently been replaced. Thomas, Caleb, and Melanie sat on the carpet and played with their toys while Tamara sat next to them, keeping them company.Sebastian was forced into a game of chess by Old Mrs. Moore. Meanwhile, the four Moore brothers sat on the sofa, engaging in idle chatter. Tamara added a building block to the stack before turning to Jordan. "
Under the grape arbor was a set of white swings. A beautiful woman swayed gently on one of the swings. The woman, dressed in a light purple dress, had her gaze lowered as she focused on the little girl next to her. The little girl was a miniature version of the woman. She was staring up at the woman with bright, adoring eyes."Do you like it here?" asked the woman gently. She had a look of melancholy in her gaze. But those emotions quickly disappeared when she turned to the little girl.The chubby little girl gestured something back, and the woman's smile deepened.Old Mrs. Moore stood not far from them. She stared blankly at the scene. "Is that … Alex?" she asked herself.Old Mrs. Moore stepped forward unconsciously. All of a sudden, a tall man approached the two. He leaned down and pecked Alex's forehead. "Are you cold?""No." Alex's smile dropped when she saw the man, but she was still as gentle as always.The man hummed in acknowledgment, his gaze shifting toward the litt
The following day.The weather was great that day.Early in the morning, the whole family busied themselves with tasks. They meticulously went through everything to ensure it was perfect, including their breakfast.Meanwhile, Old Mrs. Moore, the woman of the moment, continued to play chess with Sebastian.Tamara tagged along. She saw how spirited and radiant Old Mrs. Moore was. It was clear she looked happier than yesterday."Grandma, you look especially good today," praised Tamara.Old Mrs. Moore glanced at her. "Oh, stop it, you. Did you think I don't know what you did?"Tamara was taken aback. Guilt washed over her, but she still tentatively asked, "So, Grandma, what did you dream about?"Old Mrs. Moore's smile grew wider. "I must say, Tammy, you're truly amazing. You've actually developed such unique scented tea leaves. If you were to sell them, you would surely go down in history."Tamara shook her head. "I didn't create this to make money out of it."Old Mrs. Moore aske
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