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
Benjamin froze for a moment. "I went back to the Inkling Manor."Margot blinked at this. "Did Lance stir up any trouble?"Benjamin chuckled softly. "Would he dare?"Margot looked at him. "Right, he wouldn't. You're so formidable. He'll only end up losing if he picks a fight with you."Benjamin glanced at her before he leaned down to peck her lips. "You're that confident in me?"Margot nodded. "Of course. You're my future husband. I have complete faith in you."Benjamin's breath hitched at that, and he lifted her. "Well, this future husband of yours will take you home."Margot nestled in his arms, her cheeks tinged with a slight blush. She squinted her eyes, looking like a contented cat.As soon as they entered Windsong Mansion, Benjamin kissed Margot silly. He trailed kisses down her face before finally meeting her lips. Their breaths intertwined as they rolled around.Margot hugged his neck and responded passionately. It was as if two parched fish had finally found water and
The bathroom door had closed in front of her.Margot chuckled wryly and left the bedroom with the phone. She sat on the couch, thinking about what Dylan had said. She had a feeling it might be as she had suspected.But even if it was, what could she do about it? They were still too weak.They couldn't possibly contend with Nammu Bay's power.Besides, her initial plan was not to confront them but to join them. It would be much more satisfying to undermine them from within.She took out her phone and looked at the number on it. She had saved this number a long time ago, but she had never dialed it.She didn't know if anyone would answer her if she called now, let alone if they would believe her. And now wasn't the right time yet.Soon, Benjamin came out of the bedroom. Seeing Margot sitting absentmindedly on the couch, he hugged her waist. "What's wrong?"Margot glanced at him and asked, "Have you eaten?"Benjamin answered, "I had some food. Are you hungry? What would you like t