Camilla tilted her head in confusion. If Thomas wanted to gift her, shouldn't he hand it to her directly? Why did she need to go on a hunt for it?Thomas smiled as he watched her leave the room before he approached Caleb and Melanie. "Are you two really not going to intervene?"Caleb sighed helplessly. "But Uncle Simon also likes Ms. Camilla."Melanie nodded. "I like Uncle Simon, but I also like Uncle Jay. I don't know whom to help.""Both of you are too indecisive." Thomas shook his head. "Unlike me, I want Ms. Camilla to become Uncle Jay's wife. And I'm actually doing something about it. If you don't want to intervene, then forget it. But don't get in my way, understand?"Caleb and Melanie nodded, still unconditionally trusting their older brother.After Thomas left the room and made sure that Camilla had entered the room next door, he hurried downstairs to find Jayden. "Uncle Jay, Ms. Camilla went to the study room to look for something. I think she's having a hard time findin
"Jayden, are you in there?" A female voice called out from outside the study room.The voice was unfamiliar to Camilla, but it brought her back to reality. She quickly pushed Jayden away."Someone is looking for you," Camilla said, her breath still heavy from their interrupted moment. Jayden's brows furrowed, a trace of displeasure crossing his face. He released his hold on her chin and snaked his arms around her waist."Ignore her." His warm voice carried a hint of hoarseness. With that, he crashed his lips onto hers again.Camilla's eyes widened, and a tinge of embarrassment flickered in her eyes. After all, someone was right outside the door, yet they were kissing …Camilla's face flushed crimson with embarrassment, resembling a ripe tomato. Jayden lightly nibbled on her lip, a touch of amusement in his voice as he said, "What's wrong? Feeling shy?"Camilla snapped back to her senses. She hastily pushed him away, her eyes flickering in a panicked manner. "We … this isn't r
Thomas, Caleb, and Melanie turned their attention to Tanya. Thomas huffed, "She is our aunt!"Tanya was taken aback. She quickly plastered a small smile. "It seems like you have a good relationship with your tutor."Thomas couldn't be bothered with the woman. He didn't even like her. He quickly pulled his siblings away with him.Tanya didn't want to argue with a child, so she turned her gaze to Jayden and said softly, "Jayden, you should be careful. Nowadays, people would do anything to achieve their own goals. Private tutors are especially skilled at that."Jayden gave her a blank stare. "Are you done?"Tanya hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Jayden, am I not welcome here?"Jayden smirked, "I don't like making things difficult for people, but don't make a fool of yourself either."Tanya bit her lips pitifully, her hurt evident. "Jayden, I had just returned to the country and rushed to see you when I learned of your injury, and this is how you treat me?"Jayden showed no con
Camilla's thought echoed with the phrase, "Old habits die hard." Besides, Josephine's name had been dragged through the mud. Why would Camilla be swayed by a few threats from her? Josephine ought to reflect on her actions while she was confined, and when she finally realized her mistakes, then they could talk.Camilla boarded the bus and took out her phone, only to find a response from one of her job applications. It was an invitation for an interview at a dessert shop. At this point, she not only needed to raise money for her brother's ongoing medical expenses but also for the mounting debts. After being rejected by numerous giant companies, she gave up on pursuing them and started casting a wider net. She would take any position that would accept her.She soon arrived at the dessert shop. The interview was just a formality, and they immediately hired her as a waitress upon seeing her appearance.Camilla took out her phone and called Tamara."Hello, Camilla," Tamara greeted he
"Hello." Tanya smiled as she approached Camilla. "You must be the tutor I met at Jayden's place."Although she didn't intentionally raise her voice, her words echoed throughout the entire lounge. The lounge was filled with the rich and noble, unaccustomed to the concept of a private tutor, and their stares clearly reflected that.Kylie's face darkened. "What about it? Does the adoptee have an opinion about it?"It was Tanya's turn for her expression to turn ugly.Brandon crept up behind Kylie and whispered, "What are you doing, Kylie?"Kylie narrowed her eyes slightly. "My precious Camilla is under attack here. How else do you expect me to react?"Brandon scratched his head and gave Tanya an apologetic look. "Please don't take her words to heart, Tanya. She's just too straightforward at times."Tanya offered a stiff smile. "Not at all. If anything, I admire her bluntness."Kylie couldn't be bothered with the act. She turned to Camilla. "Do you want to leave?"Camilla blinked
The atmosphere in the room shifted as the expressions of those present transformed into anger, directed squarely at Kylie. The man standing beside Tanya frowned and spoke disapprovingly, "Kylie, who do you think you are? Your family is just a nouveau riche. How dare you use that tone on Tanya?"Kylie chuckled. "What's wrong with being nouveau riche? My family earned our wealth, just like how she 'earned' her place in the Huntsman family."The man's face darkened. "You …""Alright, please don't argue because of me," Tanya immediately spoke up. She sobbed sadly, "It's all my fault. The mood wouldn't be ruined if it weren't for me.""What does this have to do with you?" The man furrowed his brows. "Clearly, it's the fault of that poor and lowly tutor. She rejected your kindness and even acted like a bitch. She should be the one apologizing!""That's right!""Apologize!""Apologize to Tanya, or I can't guarantee you'll leave this lounge in one piece!"The crowd glared at Camilla an
Mockery flashed across Camilla's eyes as she watched the girl make a fool of herself. She slowly turned her gaze back to Jayden. Jayden was already staring at her. When their eyes met, sparks flew between them. Camilla's cheeks went red, and she quickly averted her gaze.As Tanya noticed Jayden's gaze fixated on Camilla, a wave of unease washed over her. She was about to speak up when Jayden walked towards Camilla on his own accord amidst the astonished gazes of the onlookers.In the hushed atmosphere of the private lounge, Jayden stood before Camilla, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Have you had dinner?"Camilla nodded. "Yes, I did."Jayden held her hand. "Then, join me for some supper. I haven't had dinner yet."Camilla froze, but she didn't break free from his grasp. She allowed him to hold her hand as they left the oddly quiet lounge.The people were shocked and in disbelief, especially the girl who had just spoken ill of Camilla. She felt a burning sensation on her cheek
Jayden observed the puzzled Camilla and smiled faintly. "It's only normal that you didn't know. After all, you're four years younger than me."At that moment, four years suddenly seemed like forever.When Camilla had just started her first year in college, Jayden was already a Ph.D. student. At that time, he was always busying himself in the research lab and rarely appeared in public.Camilla blinked but remained silent.The car glided along the road, and Camilla's gaze drifted toward the passing scenery. Memories of her initial encounter with Jayden resurfaced in her mind.Back then, he was dressed in a clean white coat, and his glasses framed his intelligent eyes well. At that time, she had been battling a fever and struggling to move a stack of books. Lost in a haze, she accidentally bumped into him.Instead of blaming her, he helped pick up her books. He even asked her where she needed to go and delivered them on her behalf. Then, he took her to the research lab to check her
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