Tamara's face dropped. She nervously grabbed Margot's hand and shook her head repeatedly. It was clear she didn't want that to happen.Margot comforted her, "Don't worry, there's still a chance to change the future. We haven't reached that point yet. We can still make it right."Tamara, reassured by Margot's words, gradually calmed down.Margot thought to herself, "That's right. There's still time."Margot furrowed her brows. "Moreover, I think your mother seems to have found out about it."Tamara nodded. "I think so too."Margot asked, "So, what do you plan to do? Will you wait until tomorrow to talk to her or tell her tonight?"Tamara pursed her lips and hesitated. "I'm not sure. If she knows about it, why didn't she contact Grandma instead? Why would she silently watch as we run around like headless chickens?"Margot paused. She never thought about this before.Tamara continued, "I don't know how to describe my feelings. It's as if my mom knows everything but is just unwill
Quentin was fuming with anger. He glared at Margot.Just then, Tamara walked over. She huffed at him before slamming the door in his face.Quentin was seething with anger. But when he turned around, he saw Alex standing not far away. Her usual gentle smile had disappeared, and she looked at him coldly."Mom ..." Quentin swallowed hard when he saw her.Alex coldly muttered, "Quentin, is this how you treat your sister?"Quentin gritted his teeth. He wanted to say something, but Alex had already walked away, not even sparing him another glance.His hands clenched into fists.His disdain for Tamara wasn't solely due to the secret he held but also because Alex had never once smiled at him. When it came to Tamara, Alex always showered her with affection. He wanted that too, but he had never received it.Why?Why was there such a stark difference even though they were born of the same mother? Was it because they didn't have the same father? Was it because Alex despised his fath
Patrick nodded. "Don't worry, Mr. Inkling. I'll make sure there won't be a shred of evidence left behind."Benjamin hummed in acknowledgment and took a drag of his cigarette. He exhaled a smoky circle that immediately blurred his vision.Patrick suddenly chimed, "Mr. Inkling, is that Margot?"Benjamin paused and instinctively wanted to throw his cigarette away. However, he froze when he realized what he was doing.His brows furrowed at the cigarette in his hand, then across the street at the charming young lady.What was he doing? Why was he about to toss the cigarette because she was here?It was ridiculous.He put the cigarette back in his mouth and squinted at Margot. He then approached her."What are you doing here?" he asked.Margot smiled at him. "I'm here to ask you out for a meal.""Haha ..." Benjamin chuckled. He took a drag of his cigarette and blew another smoky circle toward her face. His lips curled into a sly smile. "Are you paying for the meal, or are you com
Margot turned to the vendor. "Two burgers, please."She looked at Benjamin and added, "Wait a moment, it won't take long."Benjamin's hands were in his pockets, and he squinted at her silently.After a while, Margot returned with two burgers."Here you go." She handed one of them to him.Benjamin glanced at it. "Are we going to eat standing here?""Of course not." Margot shook her head. "Follow me."Benjamin gave her a weird look, curious about where she was taking him.Margot led him to a park. She sat down on a bench and patted the seat next to her. "Come on, have a seat."Benjamin was starting to question his life choices.Margot smiled. "The environment here is wonderful. You get to be one with nature while enjoying your meal. And the scenery here is good too. What more could you ask for?"Benjamin sat down beside her and sighed helplessly. "I'm starting to regret accepting your invitation."Margot glanced at him. "Why?"Benjamin looked at the box in his hand. "It's my
Benjamin cocked an eyebrow at her words. "Is that so?"Would she actually pay them? He didn't think she would. Margot immediately nodded. "I'm telling the truth. I just didn't specify how much I would pay them. That will depend on my mood."Benjamin smiled charmingly. "I knew it. You haven't forgiven them."Margot shrugged. "I'm not a saint. I won't let anyone who bullied me off easily."She was the kind of person who would take her revenge no matter how high the cost. She wouldn't go down without a fight.If it weren't for the circumstances, she wouldn't have hired those men in the first place.Benjamin nodded in agreement. "You made the right choice."Margot stood up. "Let's go. I'll take you home."Benjamin chuckled. "Did I hear that right? You're going to take me home?"Margot paused before she awkwardly scratched her nose. "I don't have a car. Then, I'll escort you to your car."Benjamin stared at her and nodded. "Alright."The two retraced their steps slowly. This ti
"Come home for dinner tonight." Shane Inkling's voice sounded from the other end of the line.Benjamin sighed. "Grandpa, it's a bit too late for that. I just had my dinner."There was a pause before Shane suggested, "You should still come back. Your brother will also be here tonight."Benjamin sneered. "What? Are you saying I should go back and welcome him? Who does he think he is?"Lance Inkling was Trevor Inkling's illegitimate child. Trevor brought him home a year after Benjamin's mother passed away. Only then did Benjamin discover that his father, Trevor, had another family outside.Since then, Benjamin developed a strong hatred for the Inkling family and rarely returned home.Shane felt bad for Benjamin. But Lance was still a member of the Inkling family. He wanted to treat his two grandchildren equally. So, he would always invite Benjamin over, hoping the brothers would make up.But how could this be resolved over a simple dinner? Shane sighed helplessly. "Benjamin, you
Benjamin kept his phone and muttered, "She's not fit to be part of the Inkling family."Shane and Lance's expression changed. Barbara never expected Benjamin to say something like this in front of her. How could someone be so despicable?Shane said sternly, "Enough with the nonsense, Benjamin. Ms. Winters is from Andoville's Winters family. Her family's influence in Andoville is not to be underestimated. Joining forces with them can benefit both of our families."Benjamin snorted. "Is their daughter that much of an embarrassment?""Benjamin!" Lance was furious. He stomped over to Benjamin. "Apologize to her right now. No matter what, she is still a guest. How can you treat her like this?"Barbara bit her lip, feeling wronged. She looked at Lance. "It seems like I shouldn't have come today."With that, she turned to Shane. "I suddenly don't feel well and will be leaving now. I'll come to visit you another day."With that, she got up and left."Barbara!" Lance instinctively fol
Margot went straight back home. She kept pondering over the look Benjamin gave her.There was definitely more than meets the eye.She knew that gaze well. But she still needed to think of her next move. She was just a friend right now and couldn't confess her feelings yet. Or Benjamin would surely react negatively.Margot couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of this.She carefully considered the Inkling family's history. She was aware that his family seemed to care a lot about family backgrounds.She had nothing to her name as of now. Moreover, Benjamin was fighting over the Inkling Corporation with his half-brother. If he were to marry a useless woman, he would surely lose to Lance.Margot didn't want her man to lose. She could never accept that. So, she had to make sure her club grew at a fast rate.Fortunately, she still had her past life's experience. Operating a club should be a walk in the park for her.Once Margot returned home, she sat on the couch with a glass of j
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