“Mom, I recall uncle being a good doctor. Can I ask him for assistance?” Joanne turned around and ran into her mother’s arms—Sandy Checkers.Sandy was a gentle classical beauty. She looked at her baby daughter adoringly and asked, “Your uncle is outstation to attend a seminar. What do you need help with?”Joanne was a little embarrassed. “I have a friend who got poisoned. Isn’t uncle good at coming up with antidotes? I want him to have a look at him.”Sandy observed her baby daughter’s embarrassed look. She asked in amusement, “A friend? Is it your boyfriend or your girlfriend?”Joanne pouted up at her mother. “How could it be a girlfriend? I’m attracted to boys.”“Then it must be your boyfriend.” Sandy pulled Joanne to have a seat. “Do you have any photos of him? Let me have a look at them. I wish to look into his background before agreeing to let your uncle help.”Joanne whined, “As long as you ask, mom, uncle will surely agree. I really like him. Here, let me show you a photo
Sandy showed the photo to her husband, Hugo Custry, inside the room. “Take a look at this man... Does he look familiar to you?”Hugo was leafing through some documents. When he heard this, he looked up at the photo before furrowing his brows. “Only a little.”Sandy’s throat ran dry. She pulled out another photo and placed it side by side with Sebastian’s. “Look again.”Hugo raised a brow. He looked up again. He first saw the photo of himself in his younger days before he looked at Sebastian’s photo again. His eyes widened. “This…”“They look identical to you too, don’t they?” Sandy started. “When I first saw him, I thought he looked like a younger version of you. From the facial features to the demeanor, both of you were an exact copy of each other, and he is 25 years old as well.”Hugo put down the documents. He finally realized how serious the situation was. “Anne is 25 years old too. Maybe this was just a coincidence?”“Who can say for sure?” Sandy stared at Hugo. “25 years ag
The person on the other end of the line was shocked. “Didn’t you like him? Why do you want to kill him?”“He is the Custry family’s biological son. I am just a mistake they picked up on the way. I would not allow him to take my place. I’m the rightful heir to the Custry family!” There was a sinister look on Joanne’s face. She had been the Custry family’s daughter for twenty-odd years now. She would not allow herself to fall from grace. Not only was she the daughter of the Custry family, but she would also make sure she was the person who ended up inheriting the Custry Corporation!She would be on top of the world!The other person fell silent for a moment. “This is a lot to take in. Very well. I’ll send someone after him now to avoid future troubles.”Joanne finally calmed down a little after the phone call. She suddenly had a thought. Since her parents found out about Sebastian, would they love her any less?The more she thought about it, the more fearful she got. She hurriedly l
Tamara’s face turned bright red at this. She glared at Sebastian. “How could you make a joke at this time?”Sebastian chuckled, “There’s always time for a joke.”He pulled Tamara closer. “Not to mention, today is just every other day.”Tamara’s eyes watered. Seeing how hard Sebastian tried to calm her down, she bit back her tears and put on an indifferent look.She leaned into Sebastian’s embrace and listened to his heartbeat. She suddenly remembered something. She took out her phone and texted Austin. “Send me the reports on the poison.”Austin was quick to reply, “Why, Young Mrs. Lynch?”Tamara replied, “I want to try distinguishing the different chemical components in the poison.”Austin was looking into the chemical components of the poison. He pushed up his glasses in surprise as he read this. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. He presumed Tamara had grown impatient and hoped to give it a shot as well. She must be so desperate to find the cure that she would try anythi
Tamara pulled out her phone. Once Mr. Barlowe was done with the acupuncture, she showed him her phone.On the screen were the reports Austin sent her.Mr. Barlowe put on his reading glasses and began going over the chemical list.When he was done, his eyebrows knitted tightly together.“How much hatred does this person harbor for you? They combined 120 different poisons to kill you.” Mr. Barlowe clicked his tongue.Sebastian asked, “Is there any cure?”“No,” said Mr. Barlowe bluntly.Tamara grew as white as a sheet. Her nose soured, but she bit back her tears. She was trying her best to compose herself.“But there is a way to fix this.” Mr. Barlowe rubbed his chin.Sebastian narrowed his eyes. “How?”“You will have to go through acupuncture for 49 days. You will be cured if you do this. However…” Mr. Barlowe looked at Sebastian as he said this. “You might not make it through the next 49 days.”Tamara couldn’t hold back her tears any longer. She took back her phone and typed,
Tamara had no idea Sebastian would be poisoned. She was constantly anxious and on edge since she learned about this.Sebastian had done his best to comfort her, yet Tamara still fainted.Sebastian felt terrible about this. When he considered his attacker, his lips pursed into a thin line. Within his eyes, a cold glint glowed.Just then, his phone buzzed.It was a text from Jerome. “Young Mr. Lynch, I have gathered everyone.”Sebastian leaned down and pecked Tamara on her forehead before he left the room.Mr. Barlowe was still poring over the list of poisonous chemicals in the living room. When he saw Sebastian, he said, “I will stay at your house during this period. This allows me to observe you more closely.”Sebastian gave Ms. Thompson a look. “Prepare a room for Mr. Barlowe.”Ms. Thompson obliged, saying, “Right away, sir.”Sebastian left the manor. Outside, Jerome stood next to a luxurious car. There were ten more luxurious cars behind him. Each vehicle had four well-train
“The poison in Sebastian will act up tomorrow, and your man will be on his way to his demise. Let’s see. How much time does he have? Well, I’d say seven to eight days. Are you just going to sit there and watch your man die, Tamara?” read the text.Tamara was trembling, and her breath grew short and raspy. It took her some time before she could finish typing her response with quivering hands. “Who are you? Why did you poison him? What do you want me to do?”But the person never replied. Tamara didn’t care that she was mute and called the person. However, her calls never connected.Just then, she received another text. “If you want him to live, come to this address tomorrow at noon. Once you step inside the room, Sebastian will receive the antidote.Tamara’s long eyelashes trembled. The address led to an abandoned factory. The factory was in the countryside, and no one would be nearby.She could guess who the person was.Tamara had always been the person’s target. Tamara closed her
“Tammy, don’t cry. Be a good girl,” cooed Sebastian. He gave Tamara a reassuring pat on the back.Tamara closed her eyes and tried her best to get a hold of herself. She kept telling herself to stop crying. If she didn’t, Sebastian might find out what was going to happen soon.After a moment, Tamara recollected herself. She looked up at Sebastian. “Take off your shirt. I’ll clean it for you.”“Dummy. I was just messing with you. I would never ask you to wash my clothes. We can just throw them away if they get dirty.” Sebastian smiled at Tamara, his voice low and gentle. He was gazing lovingly at Tamara.Tamara shook her head. “I want to wash your shirt. Hurry up and take it off. Or would you prefer if I took it off for you?”Sebastian observed Tamara’s puffy eyes. His heart broke a little at that sight. However, he still wanted to joke around with her in hopes of cheering her up. “Good idea. I never tried this position with you before.”Tamara’s eyelashes fluttered slightly. She
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