Camilla's grip tightened on the bottle of wine; her body was rigid with tension. Her long eyelashes fluttered nervously. In the hushed atmosphere of the private lounge, a collective silence fell as all eyes turned toward her, awaiting her next move. Steve didn't expect her to hesitate. "Camie, do you know who Mr. Moore is? He is the second son of the Moore family. Aren't you afraid of being driven out of Clacton if you cross him?"A mocking gaze fell on Camilla.Camilla closed her eyes and stood up. She walked towards Jayden, who was sitting in the middle of the couch in the private lounge.The women in the private lounge looked at Camilla with dissatisfaction and anger while the men eagerly waited to see how things would unfold.They were secretly sneering at Camilla. They all knew that Jayden had always kept his distance from women. He appeared gentle and polite, but he actually had a peculiar personality.They were waiting for Jayden to reject Camilla so that they could make
Jayden's eyes darkened at Camilla, whose lips were stained with the wine. He swallowed hard.The atmosphere in the private lounge shifted. Everyone was staring at Jayden and Camilla in disbelief. Jayden had always been a mystery to them. He would attend their gatherings but never actively participate in their conversations, as if he were merely an observer. But he was actually fooling around this time with a stunning lady. They all wondered if she was Jayden's cup of tea. Steve smirked triumphantly. It looked like he was right this time!… Although they had engaged in many intimate acts before this, doing so in front of everyone was still a first for them.Camilla's face turned bright red. She instinctively swallowed the wine.Jayden cocked a brow and asked, "Are you raising a toast in my honor or taking the opportunity to drink for yourself?"Camilla panicked. She was flustered and dared not meet Jayden's eyes.Jayden's voice suddenly turned colder as he urged, "Try again."
Would Jayden readily accept any women offered by Steve? Would he treat them with the same intimacy, pulling them onto his lap and demanding they cater to him as he did with her?As Camilla dwelled on these thoughts, an increasing sense of discomfort settled within her. She didn't like the melancholy she was feeling. She toyed with her fingers, and the blush on her face gradually receded to her usual cold demeanor.Jayden noticed her change but said nothing. Instead, he put on a faint smile and engaged in conversation with the others. The atmosphere in the private lounge grew increasingly debauched as the men and women present threw all sense of decency out the window. Camilla just kept her eyes lowered. She listened to their vulgar language, and her face fell.After some time, Jayden's voice suddenly rang out, "It's getting late. I'll be taking my leave."Steve was taken aback but nodded nonetheless. "Alright, take care, Mr. Moore."Jayden hummed in acknowledgment and glanced
Camilla's face grew paler. Just then, the doors to the lift opened. Camilla rushed out immediately. Jayden trailed behind her leisurely, watching her stubborn figure. His smile dropped.It was dark outside 1999. The valet had already parked his car at the entrance. Jayden got in his car and noticed Camilla standing at the front door, seemingly contemplating something. After a while, she walked over.Since they had both been drinking, they hired a driver. Camilla opened the car door and climbed in. She looked cold and indifferent.Jayden smirked. "Good girl."Camilla's face grew even colder.The car started, heading towards their destination.After half an hour, the car stopped in an underground parking lot.The driver got out and left. Camilla opened the car door and stepped out, looking coldly at Jayden.Jayden walked towards the lift with Camilla following behind him.Both of them remained silent until the lift doors opened. Jayden held Camilla's hand and trailed kisses
Camilla maintained a calm gaze as she stared at Jayden. She felt utterly drained as she muttered those words. She sneered at herself. Since Jayden saw her as nothing more than a commodity, she might as well charge him a hefty price. At that moment, her brother's treatment took precedence over everything else in her mind.Jayden seemed surprised by Camilla's sudden change of heart. He paused before reaching over to caress her face. In a deep and gentle voice, he uttered, "Camilla, you're being a bit greedy."Camilla forced a smile as she replied, "Perhaps you'll value me more if the price is higher."Jayden's eyes darkened, but his touch was still gentle. "Fine, but I have to get my money's worth."With that, he forcefully pulled her onto the bed and went down on her again.… The next day.Camilla opened her eyes and found herself in a luxurious room. She paused before quickly sitting up from the bed upon realizing that this was Jayden's apartment.She couldn't believe she ha
Camilla hesitated briefly before finally saying, "I'm fine. Don't worry.""Are you sure? It's Jayden Moore we're talking about. He didn't give you a hard time, did he?" Kylie quickly asked, still concerned.Camilla sighed helplessly. "Did you forget? He's also my teacher.""Oh, right. He's your teacher. He wouldn't give you a hard time. In fact, he might even help you." Realization dawned on Kylie, and she breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm glad you're okay. Are you still coming tonight?"Camilla hesitated and subconsciously glanced behind her. She saw Jayden walking towards her. With the sunlight on him, he gave off a gentle and elegant vibe."I'm not going," muttered Camilla.Kylie hummed in agreement. "Oh well, this kind of place isn't suitable for you anyway. Just focus on your work at the research institute. I'm tired and am going back to sleep. Call me if you need anything.""Okay," Camilla said, nodding.After hanging up the phone, Camilla withdrew her gaze and headed for t
The others were all startled by Camilla's actions and stumbled back in fear. When they took a closer look, they realized the mice were already dead.Camilla glanced coldly at Kara. "Have you finished your coursework for this week? I see that your anatomical skills are still lacking. Dissect this today. I have a request too. Make sure not to separate the bones and flesh. There should not be any blood flowing out too. Record down the cells' data. I want them by tonight!"Kara gawked at Camilla in disbelief. "Are you doing this on purpose? Do you know how many mice there are? And you want me to dissect them while making sure they don't bleed?""Yes, I am doing it on purpose. Do you have a problem with that?" Camilla looked coldly at her. "If you have a problem, consult Mr. Moore about it."With that, Camilla turned around and left.Camilla usually kept to herself and never provoked others, but that didn't mean she would tolerate injustice. She had only bent to Jayden's every will b
Camilla instinctively averted her gaze. Just then, the microwave beeped. Carefully, she retrieved the cup of instant noodles and set it down on the table. Without uttering a word, she commenced her meal in silence.Jayden only glanced at her before retracting his gaze and walking away.… In the evening. Camilla left the research institute and prepared to head over to the hospital and visit her younger brother, Nathan.Just then, someone honked at her. Camilla turned around unconsciously and saw a bright red Ferrari parked nearby. The person in the car was smiling casually at her.Camilla was taken aback. She swiftly headed towards the red Ferrari."Mr. Dashner." Camilla greeted.Simon grinned at her. "Camilla, you made it so difficult for me to find you."Camilla's eyes flickered. "I apologize for standing you up before. I haven't figured out how to talk to you about it yet."Simon hummed in acknowledgment. "Let's talk in the car."Camilla's brows furrowed. Seeing that
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