The cold water was as icy as ever, but the scorching heat within her felt like molten lava. Not only was it impossible to extinguish, but the cold water only further intensified the feeling."Fuck!" Tamara silently muttered. A cold glint flickered in Tamara's eyes, but it was soon replaced by haziness. Her hand trembled as she gripped the sink. She bit her lip hard to stay awake.She tried to reach for her phone, but her strength was gradually fading, and she could barely hold her phone steady. Her vision blurred, and she couldn't see the phone's screen clearly.She bit her tongue, and the pain jolted her awake. She gripped her phone and called Margot. But after the first three rings, her vision started to blur again."Come to the bar's restroom to look for me!" Tamara was practically ordering at this point. What remaining rationality faded away, and she slumped down beside the sink. The person on the other end of the line seemed to be saying something, but she couldn't hear th
Sebastian gazed at Tamara's flushed face and immediately understood what was happening. He leaned down and lifted her in his arms. "I'll take you to the hospital. Hang in there."If only he hadn't approached, and if that familiar scent hadn't enveloped her, she might have held on. But when that pleasant fragrance surrounded her completely, what remained of her rationality vanished.She couldn't help but hold his neck and kiss his throat without any restraint. Her half-lidded eyes were devoid of any consciousness.Sebastian swallowed hard, his eyes dark and uncertain, and he tightened his hold on her. "Tamara ...""Mm ..." The alluring moan sounded again.Tamara kissed absentmindedly, and some images from her dreams played over and over in her mind.Sebastian swiftly carried her out of the 1999. The night breeze against Tamara's body allowed her to regain some of her rationality. She got a better look at the person holding her.Why was he here? Didn't she call Margot? Why had
Caught in a perpetual struggle and plagued by hesitation … These emotions remained a constant torment for her.She had changed a lot, but some things seemed destined. She couldn't change them no matter how hard she tried.He kept holding her as she peered at him through quivering eyelashes, fearing she might stumble.His eyes were filled with tenderness, the same as what she had experienced before. In her dreams, except for the initial misunderstanding, the later parts of their story had been full of happiness. They faced difficulties together and walked hand in hand.But she still didn't want to see him. She didn't want to see those tender, affectionate eyes.She stubbornly wanted to live her own life, ignoring his existence and feelings.The surging emotions washed over her again, causing her rationality to waver.She abruptly closed her eyes and grasped his collar, struggling to speak, "Sebastian, help me ..."With that, she kissed him.Sebastian's breath hitched, his eye
The next day, sunlight streamed into the room, and Tamara struggled to open her eyes. Instinctively, she raised her hand to shield her eyes from the glaring sun. She suddenly realized that she was in an unfamiliar place.Her head was still a bit fuzzy. She wanted to get up, but the soreness in her body made her furrow her brows tightly. The memories of last night began to flood her mind. She lay there in a daze, forgetting how to react.So, she wasn't able to avoid it in the end.Just then, the door swung open. Sebastian's tall figure entered, holding a glass of water. Seeing that she had woken up, he approached and asked, "Are you awake? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"His low, magnetic voice carried a gentle undertone as he looked at her, not missing any of her emotions."I ..." Tamara began, but her voice came out hoarse. She suddenly remembered that her throat had taken a toll last night.Her face turned bright red, and she reached for the glass of water he held.Se
Tamara looked at him with a calm gaze. She instantly understood what deal he was trying to strike.He said he didn't want to be troubled by dreams either.She lowered her gaze and unconsciously gripped the blanket tighter. "I don't want to."Her refusal was swift and cold.Sebastian paused, and his smile faded as he looked at her indifferent expression. For a moment, he didn't know what to say. He had never felt so powerless before.Nonetheless, he had always been powerless against her anyway.His gaze darkened.Just then, the doorbell rang.Sebastian suppressed his emotions and got up to answer the door. He returned with a set of clothes and placed them next to Tamara. "You should put these on first."Then, he turned and left the room.The door closed slowly, and Tamara closed her eyes with it, feeling a dull pain in her heart. She didn't understand why she felt this way. She and him were strangers! Was she supposed to be affected by the dreams? All her efforts to escape f
Back at 1999, Margot was waiting for Tamara in the lobby. It was still morning, and the club hadn't opened yet. The receptionists hadn't even come to work, so the place was quiet.Margot gave her a weird smile. "Last night … where did you two go?"Tamara glanced at her. "Please don't ask questions you already know the answers to."Margot gave her a curious look. "So, what's the status between you two now?"Tamara's expression turned cold. "There's nothing between us. He merely helped me out."Margot exclaimed, "Wow! Tammy, you have the potential to be a heartbreaker."Tamara rolled her eyes at her. "We're practically strangers. Do I need to force a relationship just because of this one incident? I think it's unfair to both of us."Margot shook her head. "No. That's just what you think. I can see that Sebastian had fallen head over heels for you."Tamara remained silent and did not respond to her. It was clear she didn't want to continue the topic.Margot huffed. "Never mind. I
Tamara stared at him in disbelief. While Alex didn't treat him as well, she had never mistreated him. She gave him everything he wanted! Tamara never expected him to harbor resentment for this.Margot huffed. "He's insane. Don't waste your breath on him. Let's think about how to handle him."Tamara stood up.Quentin, seeing this, immediately hissed, "Tamara, what are you going to do? You can't lay your hands on me! I'm your brother and Dad's only son! I'm the sole heir to the Simmons family. If you lay a finger on me, Dad will never let you off!"Tamara turned to Margot. "Where's Anthony?"Margot shrugged. "He's not here. Probably outside the club."Tamara nodded and dialed Anthony's phone."Miss," Anthony's voice quickly came through.Tamara ordered, "Come in."Anthony complied, "Yes."Quentin continued to shout, growing from anger to fear. He watched Tamara. His cries grew weaker. "Tamara, what are you planning to do?"Tamara remained silent.Anthony soon appeared at th
The living room fell silent at Tamara's words. Even the maids froze in their place, all looking at Tamara in shock. They never expected her to do something like this.An angry expression appeared on Jacob's face. He abruptly stood up and walked toward her with an especially grim expression. His gaze on Tamara was fierce. "What did you say? Say it again!"Tamara calmly repeated her words. She stared unwaveringly at Jacob as if she wasn't afraid of his anger.Jacob raised his hand to hit her but froze in mid-air. He stared at Tamara with a furious expression. "Why? He's your brother!"Tamara saw how he had retrained himself, and her heart swirled with emotions. She lowered her gaze. "But he never treated me as his sister. Do you know what he did to me?"Just then, Alex came downstairs and saw Tamara and Jacob confronting each other. It seemed like Jacob was about to strike Tamara. Her expression shifted. "What's happening?"Jacob's hand lowered, and he looked at Tamara with
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