Benjamin wanted to stop Margot from walking out, but the woman reached the door quicker than he could, pushing it straight open.“Hey, there’s no one here!”The corridor was empty, with no living soul in sight.A suspicious look appeared on Margot’s face. She went to search around the area but couldn’t find anyone.Benjamin walked out of the office after her. Seeing that no one was around, the corners of his lips twitched. “Where else could they be? I’m pretty sure those lovebirds went home together.”Margot was taken aback. “Really?”At this moment, her phone beeped, indicating that she had received a text on Whatsapp.Margot checked her phone and found a message from Tamara, informing her that she had gone home with Sebastian.“Thank God she’s okay.”The worry in Margot’s heart finally settled.Benjamin was rendered speechless. Sebastian had been the one to invite him out for a drink, yet the man had left without leaving him any notice.“I’m going to give Sebastian a call,
Time passed in a flash.Strawbays Entertainment’s gaming competition was held in ST Club, a new gaming club with which the entertainment company had signed a collaboration contract.It was said that the company would get a significant number of professional gamers under them to compete.Since they were still at the stage of building a name for themselves, they decided to organize a gaming competition as such.On the fifth.Margot went to get Tamara bright and early that morning. Seeing that her friend had decided to cover herself up entirely, Margot had to say something. “Tammy, don’t you think dressing like this is a bit much? You’re so pretty! It’d be great if you would just reveal your face. Do you have any idea what sort of lies and insults have been said about your appearance online? They said such horrible things! I might end up posting a picture of you if things get too out of hand. Once they see how gorgeous you look, I guarantee that their jaws will drop!”Tamara smiled
A lot of people signed up for the competition. As such, the small commotion caught the attention of many.When everyone spotted the name tag on Tamra’s chest, their eyes lit up momentarily, and a look of astonishment flashed across their faces.“Hold on, weren’t there rumors about Cutie-pie being a burly man?”“She’s nothing close to a burly man! Look at her! She literally looks like an angel in disguise!”“Oh my God, I didn’t think she would be this pretty. She’s really good at gaming as well. I think I’m falling in love.”Chatter about Tamara rang out. Margot smirked at Tamara with a proud look on her face.It was clear that Margot meant to say, “See! You’ve caused such a huge stir without revealing your face. Imagine if you did! It would shock the world to the core!”Tamara could do nothing but smile. She nodded at the people around her to show her thanks, then made her way to the resting area.“Oh my God, Cutie-pie looked right at me! I could die of happiness right now!”“
Jerome was just about to give Sebastian a report of his work done. After hearing what was said, he looked over at Benjamin in shock with wide eyes. “Mr. Inkling, how could you take Young Mr. Lynch’s phone?”Sebastian’s gaze was cold when it landed on Benjamin’s face. He walked up to his friend and snatched his phone back. Then, he said coldly, “This is how married couples flirt. You don’t even have a girlfriend, so, understandably, you won’t know about these things.”Benjamin remained stunned in silence for a short moment.“It’s not like it’s my fault for not having a girlfriend! Why are you making it sound like it is!” Benjamin tried his best to stick up for himself.“Of course it is. It just proves how incapable you are.”Benjamin did not know what to say to that. He cursed at Sebastian inwardly.Noticing that the atmosphere had turned tense, Jerome hurriedly interjected, “Mr. Inkling, Young Mr. Lynch, most of the contestants have already arrived outside. The first elimination
After SweetTea said that, there was a subtle change in the expressions of the three guys around her.“SweetTea, do you have any idea who Cutie-pie is?” one of the guys asked curiously.SweetTea glanced at him and said, “How would I know? I focus all my attention on the game. I don’t have time to entertain silly stuff like that.”The guy felt embarrassed. They did not know what to follow that up with.The remaining two scratched their heads awkwardly. They were really anxious because they were about to team up with Cutie-pie.They were definitely going to win the first round.Margot sneered. Then, she looked over at SweetTea and said, “If you don’t know who Cutie-pie is, I suggest you look her up online. Once you’ve done that, you’ll realize which one of you will drag the whole team down.”SweetTea’s face stiffened. “Whatever. I’m not going to believe that someone as gaudy as her possesses any real skill.”“Fine! I expect you’ll be proven wrong very soon!”SweetTea’s expression
”The competition hasn’t even started yet! Why are you so nervous? You’re worried that you’ll end up jeopardizing the team, aren’t you?” Margot retorted straight away. She could not stand self-centered people like SweetTea.SweetTea’s expression darkened. “How dare you…”Margot did not bother to pay any attention to the woman. She turned towards Tamara and said, “Just do your best. I’ll wait for you outside.”Tamara nodded and went to get seated.Four of the seats at her table were already taken. There was only an empty seat waiting for her at the far corner.SweetTea had decided to seat herself in the middle, between two of the guys.Tamara was not picky. After settling into her seat, she felt a cold gaze aimed at her. She felt a familiar chill run through her. Then, she lifted her head unconsciously and ended up meeting Sebastian’s gaze from the floor above.Tamara’s eyes widened. She lowered her head gradually, acting unbothered. However, she felt immense turmoil in her heart.
SweetTea’s huge reaction was not unwarranted. Eowyn was indeed a very difficult character to master. On a scale of one to ten in terms of difficulty, Eowyn ranked a solid nine.Players who were good at playing as Eowyn would be able to infiltrate the enemy camp whenever they pleased. However, they would be killed very quickly if they did not know how to play the character.After SweetTea said that, the three guys in the team looked over at Tamara doubtfully.Cutie-pie’s live streams were really popular in the world of esports, and the guys had watched her streams before, so they knew how good she was. However, Cutie-pie did not stream very often.No one knew how much she trained to get so skilled.One of the guys said, “Cutie-pie, do you want to switch Eowyn out with some other character? I think Rezart’s pretty good. Why don’t you…”Before he could finish, it was clear to Tamara that her teammates did not trust in her abilities.An indifferent expression appeared on Tamara’s de
”Pentakill!”Playing as Eowyn, Tamara managed a quintuple kill.SweetTea blushed bright red.The three guys in her team looked at Tamara with eyes filled with admiration.“Cutie-pie, you’re so awesome!”“You really live up to your God-like status in the national server! Gosh, you can become a professional gamer at this point!”“That was so cool!”The lobby contained the 16 competing teams. On the wall was a huge LED screen that showed all 16 areas in the game. Each team was given a spot on the screen in order for everyone to stay informed about the game’s proceedings.It had only been eight minutes since the game had started, yet Cutie-pie had managed to get a pentakill already. It shocked everyone at the scene.The working staff looked over at Tamara with naked surprise on their faces.“God, she’s too good!”“To be honest, I thought that she had someone else playing for her in her live streams. I guess I’ve thoroughly been proven wrong!”“Oh my God, her skills are God-tier
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