"Hello?" There was a hint of helplessness in Margot's tone.A hesitant voice came from the other end of the line. "Uh ... I just want to confirm. You will give me double the money, right?"He amused Margot. "Yes."Cole immediately breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. I just couldn't believe that such a young girl like you could give me a hundred thousand dollars. A hundred thousand fucking dollars!"Margot hesitated for a moment. "You don't find it weird that I have two bodyguards watching over me?""Oh, right." Cole suddenly had an epiphany. "I'm not worried now. You must be a rich young lady who came to experience what it's like to be poor."Margot fell silent.He really had a vivid imagination.Cole muttered, "Alright then, I'll hang up now. I'll call you after the job is done."Then he hung up the phone.Margot remained silent.She looked at her phone and couldn't help but feel a mixture of amusement and frustration. Could someone with his personality really finish
Shane's tone softened when he noticed Benjamin's silence. "Benjamin, you are my eldest grandson, and I hope you live a good life. I don't want you causing unhappiness within the family like you are now."Benjamin remained silent. He played with the lighter, flipping it with elegant and composed movements.Shane sighed at Benjamin's silence. "I'm doing all this for your own good."After that, he fell silent too.Benjamin couldn't help but feel a bit suspicious. What did he mean by this was for his own good? What was Shane planning to do?Benjamin's brows furrowed as he looked out of the window. He didn't recognize where he was but could tell it was some fancy place.Benjamin suppressed his displeasure and waited to see what Shane had in store for him....Margot arrived at the school and saw Patrick coming out. She didn't see Benjamin, so she stopped Patrick and asked, "Where's Benjamin?"Patrick looked surprised when he saw her. "He said he was going to find you."Margot
However, everything changed after Margot appeared!Kayla clenched her fists. She would make Margot pay!...Margot got into the car but had no idea where to start looking for Benjamin. Just then, her phone rang. It was a call from Cole.Margot quirked an eyebrow as she wondered if he was that efficient. "Hello?""I did it! Can you transfer the money to me now?" Cole couldn't hide the excitement in his tone.Margot replied, "You need to send me the photos or give me the address. I need to ascertain if it's really a success.""Okay, I'll send you the location. You can come over and check for yourself. It's better than me taking photos, as you might suspect they're staged." Cole hung up the phone.Margot chuckled and shared the address with the driver, who immediately changed direction and headed to the hotel.Half an hour later, Margot and Jake arrived at the door of a hotel room. Cole stood nearby with a mischievous smile on his lips. "They're inside enjoying themselves."Marg
As Margot left the hotel, her expression didn't ease up. She still hadn't received any news from Benjamin. What was going on? Did he have something urgent to attend to? But with his personality, he would have informed her in advance. Why hadn't she received any messages from him yet?Amidst her confusion, a car pulled up in front of her. She looked at it curiously, and Jake became alert as well. The car door opened, and a middle-aged man stepped out. He wore a gentle smile as he approached her. "Excuse me, are you Ms. Margot Zimmerman?" Margot nodded. "Yes, I am. Who are you?"She looked at the man, and a sense of familiarity washed over her.The middle-aged man smiled and introduced himself. "I'm the Inkling family's butler. You can call me Javier. My employer has asked me to pick you up and take you to where he and Mr. Benjamin are now."Benjamin's grandfather wanted to see her?Margot looked at Javier for a moment, and it struck her. She recalled that this man was indee
Margot turned around and locked eyes with a pair of mocking eyes. The man held a glass of wine and took a slow sip out of it. He was enjoying her embarrassment.It was Lance, Benjamin's younger brother—the Inkling family's bastard.Margot gave him a blank look. "Are you stupid?"Lance was taken aback. "What did you say?"Margot clicked her tongue. "You must be. You can't hear me when we're standing this close. I suggest you visit a specialist."Lance's face darkened.Was this woman insane? Didn't she hear what he just said? And why did she seem so indifferent? Didn't she like Benjamin? Or was she only after Benjamin's money?Lance glared at her. "Do you want to be with Benjamin?"Margot nodded. "Yes."Lance smirked. "I can help you. As long as you follow my instructions, Benjamin will always be with you. No one will come between you."Margot looked at him. "What do you want me to do?"Lance stepped closer to her and whispered, "My grandpa doesn't like you because your status
Margot had faith in Benjamin. She didn't approach them. Instead, she stood still and quietly watched as the scene unfolded.Just then, an elderly voice spoke up, "Ms. Zimmerman."Margot turned around and saw an elderly man with graying hair approaching her.Margot's eyes flickered. "Grandpa Shane."Shane looked at her in surprise. "You recognize me?"Margot smiled. "You look a lot like Benjamin."Shane's gloomy face lit up at her words.Margot asked, "Did you bring me here just for me to witness this scene?"Shane looked at her and remarked, "You are a clever girl. There are some things I don't want to say too directly. How do you feel about those two?"Margot remained composed. "What I think is not important. What's important is whether you care about what Benjamin thinks."Shane furrowed his brows. "What do you mean?"Margot's gaze returned to Benjamin, and her tone softened. "He had a happy family until that illegitimate child appeared. Even his beloved grandfather bega
Shane's brows furrowed, clearly unwilling to agree to this condition.Margot continued, "Grandpa Shane, Benjamin is an independent individual. He's not your tool. He has his own thoughts, and neither of us has the right to interfere with his decisions."Shane suddenly chuckled. "You're really arrogant, girl. I'm curious to witness how you'll react when you lose and are utterly heartbroken."With that, he turned and walked away.Margot watched his departing figure with a faint smile. How could she possibly lose? He had given his life to her once. In her eyes, Shane had lost from the very start.Margot glanced in their direction again before she turned to leave. She wouldn't interfere. She had faith in him, after all.…The construction team was working day and night, and the burnt structure had already been rebuilt.Dylan, Kevan, and David sat on a vacant spot with beers in hand. Each of them wore a troubled look.Margot walked over and looked at them. "You guys seem to have so
Dylan swung his head back and chugged his beer. His eyes turned red. He grumbled, "Why? Because those assholes didn't receive the punishment they deserved in the end! "All because they escaped to a foreign country! To a place without laws or justice! Where no one can hold them accountable!"Margot furrowed her brows at this.A place without laws?She unconsciously thought of Nammu Bay.But she quickly dismissed the thought. It was impossible. The people on Nammu Bay were mostly outlaws. But among them were also many wealthy youths who were sent there after being framed. Moreover, it was so far from Suscar. Surely, that couldn't be the case.Margot gave him a toast. "Sorry for bringing up your painful memories."Dylan glanced at her and asked, "Why didn't you send us to jail when we kidnapped you?"Instead, she hired them.At first, he had thought that Margot had ulterior motives. But it had been a long time since it happened, and she hadn't done anything else. She simply
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