"What are you doing?" Simon saw her suddenly wanting to leave and quickly grabbed her arm. He cocked a brow in confusion.Camilla turned her back to the second floor and whispered, "I don't want to eat here. Let's go to another restaurant."Something flashed across Simon's eyes, and he immediately knew something was up. He looked up and saw Jayden standing at the edge of the railing. He had a gentle smile on his face as he watched them."But I like the food here. I insist that we have our meal here." Simon grabbed Camilla's arm and dragged her upstairs without hesitation.Camilla instinctively turned around and locked eyes with Jayden on the second floor. She tensed immediately."What a coincidence, Mr Moore." Simon dragged Camilla along with him and smiled brightly at Jayden.Jayden glanced at their intertwined hands, his gaze darkening slightly. Nonetheless, the gentle smile remained adorned on his warm face."Yes, what a coincidence indeed," Jayden agreed. Simon grinned. "I
Camilla's breath hitched at Jayden's words, and a throbbing pain surged in her heart. Her hand clenched into a fist, her nails digging into her palm. The sharp pain was the only way for her to keep her cool.A whirlwind of thoughts raced through her mind as she pondered, "That's right. I'm merely his student—a student who covets her teacher. It's a purely transactional dynamic, where lusting after my body is merely part of that equation." Camilla's complexion grew pale as those thoughts consumed her, and her gaze hollowed out, reflecting the turmoils within. Suddenly, someone grabbed her hand, jolting her back to her senses. Camilla was taken aback and instinctively struggled against them. But Simon tightly held onto her hand. Camilla hissed in pain. She couldn't help but cast a cold gaze at him.Simon had a casual smile on his face the entire time. "Let's eat. I'm starving."Then, he pulled her into the private lounge.The closed-door blocked out the dark gaze, and Camilla f
Camilla's hands clenched unconsciously on her lap as she looked at Simon. She spoke softly, "Can I repay the debt in installments? Once I receive my salary, I will pay you back."Simon laughed as if he had heard the joke of the century. "No."Camilla pursed her lips.Simon took another puff of his cigarette. "You can either become my assistant or work under me. With your looks, I'm sure you can earn enough to pay me back in a single night."Camilla's face fell. "I refuse to be your assistant or work under you. Don't worry. I will pay back the debt I owe."With that, she stood up, ready to leave."By the way, I recently heard some news about your mother. It seems she came to borrow some money again," Simon's voice echoed softly through the lounge.Camilla immediately turned around and looked at him. "Refuse her!""Why won't Josephine just give up?" Camilla thought to herself. Simon gave her a weird smile. "Why not? This time, she plans to sign a high-interest loan contract. Do
Simon narrowed his eyes dangerously. He wanted to say something, but seeing Camilla's vigilant expression, he clicked his tongue and decided against it."Alright. From now on, you're my assistant," Simon said as he walked out of the private lounge.Seeing that he didn't make any advances, Camilla finally let go of the breath she was holding. They both walked out of the restaurant together. Camilla looked around instinctively, but Jayden was nowhere to be found. A tinge of disappointment crossed her face.Simon opened the car door and turned to see Camilla in her lost state. He snickered, "Ms. West, it's time to work. There's no time for melancholy."Camilla sighed to herself, put on her usual indifferent face, and climbed into the car. Simon glanced at her clothes. "Your attire does not meet my standards. I'll take you to get a couple of new outfits.""There's no need." Camilla shook her head. "I think this is fine."She was dressed in a casual shirt and a pair of jeans. Cami
Simon chuckled. "What I meant was, if I had met you earlier, I would have had fewer unhappy love affairs."Camilla remained silent. She looked at him coldly, her face devoid of any emotions.Simon asked, "Can you drive?"Camilla nodded. "Yes.""Then, drive. I had some drinks tonight." Simon opened the passenger door and got in the car."Okay." Camilla nodded and settled into the driver's seat.She programmed the GPS and set off toward Simon's place. After about 40 minutes, the red Ferrari stopped at the gate of a manor."Mr. Dashner, we have arrived." Camilla turned to look at Simon. Her tone was icy cold.Simon woke up from his nap and took in his surroundings. He furrowed his brows. "I don't live here. Let's head somewhere else."Camilla's brows furrowed in confusion. "But this is the address you gave me."Simon narrowed his eyes dangerously at her. "I am your employer. I decide where we go."Camilla fell silent. "Fine. He's the boss. Whatever he says goes," she complained
"You're asking me?" Jayden's body was pressed flush against Camilla's. He bit her ears as if to punish her.Camilla winced in pain and instinctively struggled against him. But Jayden was strong and domineering. Camilla couldn't even move an inch!"Mr. Moore, it's late. I need to go back and rest." Camilla trembled slightly against him."Is it because you're tired tonight?" Jayden mumbled faintly. His hands were gripping firmly onto Camilla's waist. As if sensing something, he carefully touched the fabric beneath.He chuckled. "He even bought you new clothes. It seems like he treats you well."Camilla turned pale. But in the pitch-black hallway, neither of them could see each other's expressions.Camilla bit her lips. "Jayden, let's continue this inside. This is a hallway. Someone could see us."The old building had poor sound insulation. Even the slightest noise from outside could be heard by light sleepers."Alright, let's go inside then." Jayden agreed swiftly.Camilla breat
Jayden's expression remained calm and indifferent, his eyes mostly concealed behind his glasses. He faintly muttered, "Before that, let's eat."Camilla slowly sat down. She glanced at his serene face before she started eating.The room fell silent. Camilla didn't have much appetite, so she ate very little and soon put down her spoon altogether."Are you full?" Jayden gently looked at her."Yes." Camilla nodded, her heart pounding. The entire situation gave a warm fuzzy feeling in her chest. Camilla even had the illusion that they were an old married couple.He was gentle with her but also so cruel.Camilla tried to stay clear-headed, not letting herself fall too deeply for him. She didn't want to lose herself completely.Jayden took out a tissue and elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth. He asked softly, "Did you have fun last night?"Camilla paused. "I didn't go to play. I was working as Simon's assistant.""What kind of assistant?" Jayden asked, "The intimate kind?"Camil
Camilla couldn't help but wonder what Jayden's problem was. She believed he was aware of her situation, yet she was nothing more than a gold digger to him, and the truth seemed to be just that. She constantly slept with him for money. Their relationship had started because of money, so talking about feelings now would seem artificial. Jayden remained skeptical whenever she talked about her feelings, convinced that it was merely another ploy for her to deceive him in pursuit of financial gain. Camilla laughed weakly and slumped down in the chair, her face visibly pale. The entire relationship was built on a faulty premise right from the start. Despite being fully aware of the hidden blade lurking beneath Jayden's facade, she persisted in their relationship solely because she longed for those rare moments of his tenderness. She knowingly accepted the risk of enduring repeated pain as the hidden knife lay in wait, ready to hurt her time and time again. After all, one man's mea
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