Pela pushed the door open and walked in, holding a cup of homemade coffee. She smiled at Tamara. "I brewed this coffee myself. Give it a try.""Alright, thank you." Tamara nodded, but she still didn't set the teacup down.Pela seemed to notice something, and her smile grew even wider. "The food will be ready soon. Please wait a little longer."With that, she left the room.Sebastian chirped, "Pela makes great coffee. You should try it." He pushed the coffee toward Tamara.Tamara finally placed her teacup down. Her lips were moist, making them look even more delicate, like ripe cherries.Sebastian glanced at them, and he unconsciously swallowed hard.Tamara took the coffee cup and tried it. Her eyes twinkled."Do you like it?" He observed her closely and asked when he saw her sparkling eyes.Tamara, however, placed the coffee on the table and said calmly, "Sebastian, I don't want what happened just now to happen again."Sebastian cocked an eyebrow. "What happened earlier?"
Tamara furrowed her brows. "Now is not the time for this. Please release your fist. You are injured!"Her concern grew stronger when she saw the blood.Sebastian looked at her, his eyes reflecting the storm within. But he managed to suppress it. He suddenly smiled. "Ms. Simmons, I'm just a stranger to you. You were angry about the kiss earlier. And now you're showing concern for me. What are you doing? Are you trying to leave me hanging?"Tamara looked at him in surprise. She immediately struggled against his hold.Sebastian wasn't holding onto her tightly, and she easily broke free from his grasp.Tamara was a little angry, but her heart still hurt. She tried to control her emotions. "You are the one who's injured. I'll stop since you don't want me to treat it."With that, she headed for the door.Pela suddenly pushed the door open and entered, carrying a tray with three dishes.Tamara pursed her lips and remained still.Pela was puzzled. "Are you going to the restroom?"T
Tamara looked at him in astonishment. This unexpected confession caught her off guard.Sebastian gazed at her deeply, his handsome face retaining its usual air of cold elegance. However, at this moment, it carried a trace of hidden affection, and his eyes held a tenderness that sent Tamara's heart racing."Tamara, even without the dreams, I would still fall in love with you. The dreams merely let me know that we once shared a connection. It makes me even more unwilling to give you up," stated Sebastian. Tamara wanted to say something, but her heart was a mess. She didn't know how to express herself.She couldn't believe her ears. Her mind was swirling!What was with the sudden confession? The dreams obviously influenced him, yet he claimed that he would have loved her even without them.This was absurd!Tamara suddenly stood up, intending to leave, but Sebastian tightly grasped her hand. "Didn't you say earlier that someone told you to set everything aside and just focus on g
Tamara walked down the street in a daze. Lost in her thoughts, she failed to notice that a group of young men had taken an interest in her.One of the men, with bleached hair, smiled lecherously and exchanged glances with his friends. "That bitch has a nice figure.""She's good-looking too!""Terry, we'll help you win her over!"The men all wore lecherous grins, and their intentions toward Tamara were obvious.Tamara continued walking, her mind preoccupied with Sebastian's confession. Suddenly, she heard disordered footsteps behind her and jolted back to reality. She turned around abruptly. She asked, "What are you doing?""Hello, gorgeous. Why are you strolling alone on the street so late at night? Did you have a breakup? It's okay if you did. I can keep you company and comfort you." The man known as Terry reached out, intending to touch Tamara's face.Almost out of pure instinct, Tamara grabbed Terry's wrist and twisted. A loud crack cut through the air. She had just broken
Tamara suddenly wanted to hang up the phone. She was very nervous, and it seemed like it took everything out of her to ask, "Do you know how to continue the dreams?"Her question took Sebastian aback. "I don't know, but it was because of that night that the dreams stopped."He didn't continue, but his implication was clear. Would another similar encounter trigger the dreams again?A blush spread across Tamara's face. "I ... I was just asking."With that, she immediately hung up the phone.She couldn't say it. Just a moment ago, she resisted his advances, even saying hurtful things to him. But now, because of the dreams, she was about to ... No, she couldn't say it.Tamara stood up abruptly. "Let's go home."Anthony nodded and said, "Okay."...Meanwhile, in Rastone, Margot stared at the disconnected call, curious about what had happened between Tamara and Sebastian."What are you thinking?" A warm breath fell on her neck. Benjamin had embraced her from behind and gently ki
Margot offered a faint smile. "Hello, Mrs. Stark."As soon as Olivia saw her, she warmly shook her hand as if she had just met a long-lost friend.Niall observed. "I haven't seen my wife be this happy in a long time. It seems that she and Ms. Zimmerman get along very well."Olivia nodded. "Yes, I really like Ms. Zimmerman. I felt very comfortable and a sense of familiarity as soon as I saw her."Margot was taken aback by all the attention. She was quite sure that she didn't know Olivia at all. After a moment of thought, she brushed it off as a form of courtesy.Benjamin smiled. "Margot, please entertain Mrs. Stark. Mr. Stark and I have some matters to discuss.""Sure, no problem." Margot nodded and turned to Olivia. "Mrs. Stark, I've prepared some tea from Rastone. How about we try it? This is my first time in Rastone, and I haven't tasted the local tea."Olivia agreed. "That sounds nice. It's been a long time since I visited Rastone, and I miss it here."The two of them walked
"Hello, Mr. Lance," Niall politely greeted.Since both Benjamin and Lance were present, Niall referred to Benjamin as Mr. Benjamin and Lance as Mr. Lance to distinguish them.Lance smiled and sent Barbara a look. Barbara bit her lip and sat beside Niall while Lance sat beside her.He looked at Benjamin, who was sitting across from him. "What a coincidence, Benjamin."Benjamin's expression hardened. "Not at all. I know you came here specifically to find us."Lance's smile stiffened, not expecting Benjamin to confront him directly. He cursed to himself but maintained a bigger smile on his face."I heard that the fish dish on the cruise ship is excellent. I was thinking of inviting Mr. and Mrs. Stark over to try it. I didn't expect you to beat me to it. However, it's not a problem as long as Mr. and Mrs. Stark enjoy it."Niall was talking to his wife, seemingly not hearing Lance's words.Benjamin's expression remained indifferent. "Let's order."A waiter entered and handed them t
Right now, except for the private room they were in, the other rooms on the ship were empty.Barbara gazed softly at Niall. She was wearing a low-cut dress today, and she was sitting on the floor with her body slightly leaning forward. From Niall's perspective, he could clearly see Barbara's smooth curves.Her demeanor was charming and alluring. If it were any other men, they might have fallen for her charms.However, Niall stood up slowly and turned away under Barbara's confused gaze. He approached the staff and said, "Hello, please come and take care of this young lady. She has injured her foot. Please take her to the hospital if necessary.""Of course." The staff immediately came up and helped Barbara stand."Miss, are you okay?" the staff asked with concern.Barbara looked at Niall in surprise, but he had already turned and walked back to the private room, not even sparing her another glance."I ... I just have a little pain in my foot." Barbara had to carry on with the act.
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