Alex's tone turned serious. "Where's Margot?"Margot immediately appeared on the screen. "I'm here. We're out with some friends to watch the meteor shower. Don't worry. Tammy will be fine. I'll take care of her!"Tamara nodded beside her.Alex asked, "Who are your friends?"Tamara was now sweating nervously. She awkwardly spun the phone around the elevator while trying to maintain a calm façade. "Hi, I'm Benjamin," Benjamin greeted with a charming smile.He had initially wanted to say that he was Margot's boyfriend. But Margot pinched him before he could continue.When the camera focused on Sebastian, he hesitated for a moment. "Hello, I'm Sebastian."Tamara quickly retrieved her phone. "Are you satisfied now? There's no one else here."Alex was still worried. "What time does the meteor shower end?"Tamara was on the brink of tears. "I don't know, but I promise we'll be back today."Alex frowned before finally relenting. "Alright, I'll wait for you to come back."She then
Margot chuckled and decided not to let her be. Once Tamara had filled her plate, they headed back together.Back at the dining table, Margot took out her phone and started taking photos. It was a beautiful moment. She couldn't resist taking a couple of photos to commemorate it.The group quietly enjoyed their meal. Just then, Benjamin's phone rang. He took out his phone, and a hint of coldness flashed across his eyes. He got up to answer the call. "Hello?""Benjamin, where are you?" Shane sounded serious.Benjamin sneered. "What do you want?"Shane continued, "Come back now. Your father has returned, and the family is preparing to send you abroad for further studies. When you return from your studies, you will inherit the company."After a pause, Shane's tone softened. "Benjamin, you are the legitimate heir of the Inkling family. The Inkling Corporation belongs to you. But you will need all the help you can get. So Lance will be your deputy. You two can work together and bring
Margot had uttered that statement firmly. Benjamin gently loosened his hold on her and carefully observed her face. Seeing that she wasn't joking, he smiled, "Alright, then I'll bring you along with me."Margot smiled. "We'll be together forever."Benjamin's heart swelled. "Yes."He hugged her tightly once more, suddenly feeling grateful that he hadn't pushed her away. With her by his side, he wouldn't feel lonely. He wouldn't be fighting a lone battle.Margot gazed at the twinkling stars, and her eyes flashed with bitterness. She held him tight. She had already experienced all the trials and tribulations of her past life. This time, she wasn't afraid. As long as he was by her side and he was well, she would be content....Tamara had walked quite a distance before realizing that Margot and Benjamin were missing. She was startled and subconsciously looked at Sebastian. "Where are they?"Sebastian's expression was cold and stern. "They went into the bushes."Tamara tilted he
"You can go on without me. I'll wait here for them." Tamara hesitated to meet Sebastian's eyes.Sebastian's brows furrowed. He noticed how she was shifting around and noted that she must be tired from all the walking. "Let's take a break."Tamara let out a small sigh of relief and entered the pavilion. She sat on a chair and took out her phone to text Margot.Tamara wrote, "When are you coming over?"Margot replied, "We're on our way."Tamara wrote back, "Alright."She put away her phone and looked out at the scenery beyond. The streetlights had illuminated the night, creating a beautiful scene.Sebastian didn't continue ahead. Instead, he sat down across from her. There was a large gap between them, and Tamara was satisfied with their distance.Tamara remembered Margot enjoyed taking scenic pictures, so she imitated her. She aimed her phone at a nearby fountain and tried to take a picture.Yet, for some reason, she couldn't capture the beauty of it. Her shots all came out bad
Tamara nodded in agreement.On the opposite side, Benjamin sat beside Sebastian. He gave Sebastian a weird smile. "Any progress?"Sebastian gave him a blank look. "Is that all you can think about?"Benjamin chuckled. "Of course not. I've already started fantasizing about how beautiful my daughter will be."Sebastian sighed.Benjamin draped his arm over Sebastian's shoulder and said, "Lance is starting his counterattack. I'm counting on you."Sebastian's brows furrowed. "Are you finally done with the little act?"Benjamin glanced at Margot, who was talking to Tamara, and his eyes filled with affection. "I can keep up with the act before she came into my life. But now that I have her, I don't ever want her to leave."Sebastian commented, "You're quite bold."Benjamin patted his shoulder. "That's because you haven't experienced it yourself. Once you do, I'm sure you'll be bolder than me."Sebastian didn't respond and simply lowered his gaze."Shall we go and watch the perform
"Can the winners please come up on stage?" the host urged.Sebastian frowned and was about to refuse when Tamara suddenly stood up.Sebastian's expression shifted, and he swiftly followed her onto the stage.Benjamin clicked his tongue. "That's rare. Seb hates being in the center of attention. Yet, he's participating? I thought he would put on a cold face instead."Margot tilted her head. "Isn't he wearing a cold face right now?"Benjamin chuckled. "No, this is different. You can't even begin to imagine how terrifying he will become when he gets mad."Margot nodded and watched them walk up on stage. "Have you noticed how good they look together?"Benjamin turned to her. "Are you trying to set her up with Seb?"Margot looked back at him. "Do you think it's a bad idea?"Benjamin chuckled. "Not at all. But your friend seems scared of him."Margot smiled meaningfully at them. She took out her phone to snap photos. She wanted to capture this precious moment. If they really ended u
Tamara and Sebastian continued to give the host a blank look.It was Margot's turn to laugh. "Holy shit! Is the electric stove worth that much?"Benjamin couldn't help but laugh along. "This is the first time I've seen Seb like this. Look at how angry he is! But he can't direct his anger anywhere!"Margot began recording with her phone. "I have to capture this moment!"She was sure the two would still be embarrassed by this even years later.Meanwhile, back on stage.Tamara was very embarrassed. She looked at the host and asked, "Can I skip this task?"The host smiled and shook his head. "I'm afraid not. To claim the prize, you must complete the task. You and this gentleman are a couple, right? It's just ten seconds of eye contact. It might even enhance your relationship."Tamara sighed to herself. They weren't a couple. But explaining now would probably make it even more awkward.Just then, a hand grabbed her by the shoulder and forced her to turn around.Tamara was startled
Tamara gave Margot a helpless look.Sebastian's cold gaze fell on Margot, and she immediately felt a chill running down her spine. She promptly stopped laughing and sat up straight."I'm bored. Let's find a spot for the meteor shower," Margot said to Benjamin.Benjamin smiled. "You backed down quickly."Margot pinched his waist playfully. But she was met with solid muscles. There was nothing she could hold on to.Benjamin held her hand. "Let's go."Margot looked at Tamara. "Come on, let's go watch the meteor shower."Tamara nodded and stood up to follow them.She couldn't wait to leave this place.However, Sebastian suddenly called out to her. "Tamara.""Yes?" Tamara turned to look at him.Sebastian handed the electric stove to her. "Don't you want this?"The corners of Tamara's mouth twitched. "You can have it. I don't need it."With that, she ran away.Sebastian looked at the electric stove in his hand and then at her retreating figure. His heart unexpectedly skipped a