The woman scrutinized Margot briefly, looking pissed off. “Who the hell are you?”The woman neither admitted nor denied the accusation. It didn’t appear that Benjamin had requested this woman’s services at all.Margot smiled after piecing together what she had heard. “It doesn’t matter who I am to you. What’s troubling is that you drugged the man currently in that room. You do realize you’ve committed a crime?”The woman froze. “What nonsense are you spouting? I have no idea what you’re talking about!”The woman was trying to cover up.Margot stormed up to the woman and snatched the key card away. “I’m Benjamin Inkling’s friend. He called and told me that he wasn’t feeling well. Isn’t it odd that I found you lingering outside his room door just as I was about to check up on him? You were even talking about drugging someone through the phone! I wonder what would happen if I called the police right now.”The woman panicked. “This is slander! I would never drug anyone!”With that,
Tamara’s face was flushed. Her eyes were hazy, and her lipstick got smudged.Panting heavily, she pushed Sebastian away and hurriedly signed, “We’ll be late if we keep this up. Wait for me downstairs.”Sebastian fixed his gaze on her dazed expression. As he swallowed, his Adam’s apple bobbed sensually. He couldn’t help but bite those luscious lips softly before turning to leave.Tamara tried to calm her restless heart. It took her a few minutes to get back to doing her makeup.…The charity auction was held in Middies Clubhouse. The lobby was brightly lit, with rows of white chairs lined up. All the guests greeted each other in passing.Yareli and William were standing together, smiling and chatting away with others.Sebastian and Tamara entered together through the entrance.Yareli rushed up to them. “Seb, you guys are finally here!”Then, she gave Tamara a once-over before peeking behind her. She promptly frowned and asked, “Tamara, where are your friends?”Tamara looked
“You!”Yareli never expected Sebastian to talk back to her like that.She pointed a trembling finger at the man, then pointed at Tamara. Unable to formulate any words, Yareli spun on her heel and left.Tamara pinched Sebastian’s finger. “Are you sure that was wise?”Sebastian merely smiled at her, and his handsome face softened. “Why? Are you worried about me?”Tamara’s eyes flickered slightly. It was only natural for her to worry.If Sebastian picked a fight with Yareli, it meant he had picked a fight with his entire family.Even though he was in total control of ST Corporation at the moment, William was still the company’s CEO. As such, he could remove Sebastian from his current position of power.Tamara couldn’t help herself from worrying.…“I’m going to keel over from anger! Seb’s been mesmerized and brainwashed by that bitch! Do you know what he told me? He said he will only ever accept Tamara as his wife in this life!”Yareli ranted angrily at William, who was next to
Tamara wanted to pull her hand back, but Sebastian was domineering and refused to let her go.Sebastian hummed and narrowed his eyes. “Tamara Simmons, are you seriously mad at me?”Tamara pouted. She couldn’t sign her words with only one hand. So, she awkwardly typed with her free hand, “I need both hands to sign.”Sebastian weighed his options before he reluctantly let her go.“James is my business partner. You shouldn’t have treated him like you did earlier,” signed an unhappy Tamara. “Business partner?” Sebastian frowned. “Since when?”Tamara paused. She had forgotten that Sebastian was still clueless about her TikTok persona.Tamara cursed herself for her carelessness. She immediately came up with an excuse. “James is interested in my scented tea. He wishes to help promote it.”Sebastian’s frown deepened. “Promote your scented tea? Why didn’t you come to me instead? Why would you look to an outsider for help?”Not to mention the fact that the outsider was a man.Somethin
Tamara turned toward the owner of the voice.“I see you’ve got your sights set on it, Tamara. “I’d like to gift it to you,” James said with a gentle smile. He was sitting behind Tamara.Tamara was shocked to learn James was the one who placed the bid.“I can’t allow that. Stop bidding. This teapot isn’t worth that much. I’ll be able to get it easily.” Tamara hurried to stop him. Although she was grateful for his offer, two million dollars was too much.Tamara was planning to get it at around a million dollars.James smiled faintly, “It is a gift for a friend. Of course, I have to offer my all. I ask that you stop bidding for it.”Tamara wanted to refuse, but Sebastian grabbed her hand.She turned back to Sebastian.Sebastian had a stern look on his face. “Why are you wasting your breath with him?”Tamara grew speechless at this.On stage, the host was about to seal the deal.“Two million going once! Two million going twice!” exclaimed the host excitedly. They never thought t
The teapot was delivered after the auction ended.“Young Mr. Lynch, this is the teapot you bid for,” smiled the staff.Sebastian pointed at Tamara. “Give it to her.”The staff members were taken aback. Their gaze landed on Tamara before it fell to the couple’s intertwined hands. They immediately said, “Here is your teapot, Young Mrs. Lynch.”Tamara nodded and took the teapot from them.Tamara’s eyes welled up as she looked at the teapot’s fine craftsmanship.Her mother had told her the teapot was passed down from Tamara’s grandmother. Tamara’s grandmother was an expert at making tea but kept her talents a secret.Now, the teapot was back in Tamara’s hands. Tamara was determined to protect it.Sebastian observed Tamara’s tearful eyes and smirked. “Let’s go home.”Tamara nodded and followed Sebastian outside.However, she stopped once they reached the door.“What’s wrong?” Sebastian tilted his head.Tamara hugged the teapot closer to her and indicated she needed to use the wa
Tamara awoke in the hospital to find herself facing a white ceiling. She was confused by this.“You’re awake,” sounded James from beside her. Tamara turned and blinked at him.It was James who saved her.“Thank you,” signed Tamara.James said, “You’re welcome. I never thought someone would lay their hands on you.”James was walking past when he saw someone dragging Tamara away. Seeing how horrible of a state Tamara was in, James went up to help her without hesitation.Tamara lowered her gaze. She did not know who the person was.She also didn’t know who was plotting against her.The only person who came to mind was Yareli.But why would Yareli do that?Tamara was pregnant with the Lynch family’s heir. Yareli couldn’t possibly be plotting against her at a time like this.James saw the suspicion in Tamara’s eyes and decided not to pry further. “You have to stay the night here. The doctor will come round to check up on you tomorrow, and you will be ready to go then.”Tamara nod
“Tamara, I can’t believe you’re siding with an outsider,” pouted Sebastian.Tamara was speechless.She couldn’t believe she’d get to see such a childish side of the all-powerful Sebastian.Sebastian saw nothing wrong with it. “He had only saved you once, and you’re already siding with him. He sure left a good impression on you.”Tamara sighed.Sebastian suddenly hovered around Tamara until they were only inches apart. “Tamara Simmons, you’re not allowed to side with him. Do you understand?”Tamara remained silent.She blinked hopelessly at Sebastian. How was she supposed to react to this?Sebastian did not buy her silence. He got down and bit Tamara’s lips.Tamara yelped and sucked in a breath. She glared at Sebastian.“Do you understand?” Sebastian whispered against her lips.His voice was husky and low. When he spoke, their lips would occasionally brush against each other. It was as if Sebastian was teasing Tamara with a kiss.Tamara’s face turned bright red. She placed h