He turned toward Tamara and smiled. “Wait for me at home, will you?”Tamara nodded. “Safe travels.”Sebastian planted a kiss on her cheek, then got out.Another car had been tailing them from behind. Sebastian got into it and left promptly.Tamara retracted her gaze and continued to watch the video she had just recorded.She had captured the perfect angle, showcasing all the moves Sebastian had made in the fight. His entire being seemed to glow with ethereal light due to the excellent lighting.Tamara couldn’t help but smile. She then put down her phone and decided to save the video for later when she was bored.The driver started the car and drove in the direction of Skarrowlilt Grove.However, when Tamara noticed the unfamiliar route, she began to frown. She used her phone’s GPS to check Skarrowlilt Grove’s location and found they could also take this new route back home.However, why would the driver suddenly switch routes without any warning?Tamara instantly became vigil
Tamara woke up gradually. The strange scent from before still lingered in her nose. It was the smell of chloroform. She widened her eyes and looked around to find that she was in an unfamiliar room.Many people surrounded her, but one of the men was sitting in a chair. He had a mask covering most of his face and was glaring at her with ferocity.Shocked, Tamara’s eyes widened even further. She hurriedly tried to get up, holding her stomach as she did. Her movements were incredibly clumsy.“Tamara Simmons.”An electronic voice changer had altered the man’s voice. Even so, Tamara could clearly detect the pure hatred in his tone.Tamara signed, “Who are you?”However, the person in question did not know how to read sign language. He frowned at her and said, “I can’t understand you, but judging by the look on your face, I can already guess what you’ve just asked.”Tamara looked at him warily, holding her stomach as she tried to straighten her posture with difficulty.The man sneere
A loud bang sounded.“Tamara!”At this point, the door slammed open, and a figure dashed inside!When she recognized the familiar voice, she wondered if she was hallucinating. She caught a glimpse of James fighting his way through the sea of henchmen after she had calmed down a little. He walked up to her to help her up.“Are you alright?” When James saw how pale Tamara was, his voice trembled with concern.Tamara nodded. Her breathing quickened. She did not expect James to show up here.“I’ll explain everything to you after I get you out. Come on, let’s go,” James said after noticing the questioning look on Tamara’s face.“Young Mr. Gladwell, you’re disobeying Mr. Morrison’s orders directly!” Once the henchmen recovered, they barricaded the exit.Young Mr. Gladwell?These men referred to James with such familiarity.Could it be that the person behind her kidnapping was someone close to James? Perhaps someone from the Morrison family?Could it be James’ father?Tamara was t
“It’s in my pocket…” James’ breathing grew heavier as his face became paler by the minute.He looked as if he were on the brink of passing out.Tamara trembled as she sought his phone out. Eventually, she managed to call for an ambulance, but Tamara paled when the emergency operator asked her some questions.She could not speak, so there was no way that she could explain the situation…James took over the call. “I’m hurt. We’re at…”He stated their address, then promptly passed out.Tamara was taken aback. She began to smack his face with wide eyes.“James Gladwell, wake up! Don’t you dare fall unconscious!” she screamed inwardly.She was out of breath from all the crying. It did not take long for an ambulance to arrive. The paramedics lifted James onto a stretcher and carried him out.A nurse helped Tamara up. “How are you doing? Do you feel ill at all?”Tamara shook her head, and her gaze was still fixed on James.The nurse helped her down the stairs. However, just as the
Sebastian’s expression frosted over. His thin lips pursed into a straight line, and it did not seem like he had any intentions of answering.Old Mr. Lynch did not say much and merely sat in a chair nearby.Yareli glanced over at the emergency room. Her eyes darkened as she said, “I can’t stand Tamara. Is she not aware that she’s heavily pregnant? Why would she wander about in such a vulnerable state? She had been set up so many times already. Does she not know how to keep herself safe? If anything happens to my grandchildren, I’ll make her pay for it!”“How are you planning to do that?”A low, hoarse voice rang out. It sounded borderline emotionless. Dark, cold eyes fell onto Yareli. Anyone who was subjected to such coldness would be chilled to the bone!Yareli’s expression darkened. “Seb, how can you speak to your own mother this way?”Sebastian retracted his gaze. “If you keep taking digs at Tamara, I won’t go soft on you, no matter who you are.”“You!”Yareli was shocked. Ha
Yareli tightened her grip around the strap of her bag. It turned out that Tamara, that mute, would be able to speak very soon!Wasn’t Tamara congenitally disabled?How on earth did things turn out this way?Old Mr. Lynch glared coldly at her. “You’d better put those thoughts of yours away. Once the babies are born, just make sure you play your part as their grandmother well. Don’t even think about doing anything else.”An emotion flashed in Yareli’s eyes. She nodded. “Understood, Dad.”Mr. Lynch got in the car and left. Yareli took out her phone and dialed William’s number. “Hello? Dad said that Tamara would be getting her voice back soon. What will become of our plans?”William’s voice turned cold. “When exactly will she be getting her voice back?”“Dad said she would get her voice back after she gives birth to the babies. Gosh, how despicable!” Yareli exclaimed, getting even more furious by the minute.William replied, “Find a way to make sure that she never gets it back!”Y
Jerome spoke in a cautious tone.Meanwhile, Anthony said with a straight face, “I managed to get hold of one of them. I already have him locked up somewhere.”Sebastian looked over at Anthony. “Interrogate him, then. If he doesn’t tell you anything, use torture. Do everything you can to make him talk!”Anthony nodded, then turned away and left the ward.Jerome was taken aback. He stared at Anthony’s receding figure blankly for a long moment.Why was it that he hadn’t been able to dig up any information on those henchmen, yet Anthony had managed to get one of them in custody?That was totally unfair!Suddenly, he felt a chilling gaze directed at him. Jerome snapped back to his senses, then saw that Sebastian was glaring at him. “President Lynch, do you need me for anything else?”“Get me more information on the Morrison Corporation’s representative.”Sebastian retracted his gaze and ordered coldly.Jerome nodded. “Yes, sir. I’ll get to it right away.”Then, he scrambled to ge
Tamara was taken aback. She blinked curiously and signed, “Why are you looking at me like that?”“Were you glad when James came to your rescue?”Sebastian’s handsome face had darkened, his gaze fixed on hers.Tamara blinked, then answered honestly, “His sudden appearance surprised me. Obviously, I was relieved that someone had come to my aid.”Sebastian pursed his thin lips. His body exuded a cold aura, and his gaze grew displeased.Tamara pouted. “But when you appeared, I had another line of thought. I was relieved that you were finally there. I think I would have passed out from fear if you had arrived later.”Sebastian was stunned for a moment. Then, the dark expression on his face lightened. “The fact that he had appeared in the nick of time shows that he’s been keeping a close eye on you. I won’t fault you for feeling thankful for his help, but you don’t have to feel like you owe him anything because of it.”Tamara blinked her clear eyes. “But if I do that, wouldn’t I appea
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