“Hello?”It was a call from Margot. Tamara picked up the phone call without any hesitation.“Tammy, I’m heading back to Londsville.”Through the phone, Margot’s voice was tinged with exhaustion. It sounded as if she had been through a lot.Tamara was taken aback and inquired, “Why so abrupt? Didn’t you swear you’d expand 1999’s business all the way to Clacton?”Margot smiled. “What do you know? Benjamin and Kayla are getting married soon. Why should I even be in Clacton anymore? To make a fool out of myself?”Tamara’s brows furrowed. “They’re getting married? Really?”When they ran into Benjamin and Kayla at Joker’s Clubhouse that day, even though they had been intimate with each other, it was clear that Kayla had been the one to initiate everything.Tamara had even purposefully humiliated him in public, but the man did not appear to react at all.Tamara deduced that Benjamin must have been willing to accept it as punishment.However, that was not the case now.Benjamin and
Sebastian noticed Tamara’s exasperation and chuckled lowly, “What’s wrong?”Tamara pressed her lips together. “I don’t think the information you just provided me with was all that insightful. I could have just as easily asked one of Benjamin’s friends. I’m sure I’d get the same answers.”Sebastian smiled charmingly. “He’s not very interesting. If you’re looking for drama, I don’t think he’s the right person to focus on.”Sebastian and Benjamin met in high school. At the time, Sebastian had been a lone wolf, yet Benjamin would always be around to pester him.After that, they even went to the same college. Their friendship progressed further after that. Unless it was something directly related to him, Sebastian never paid Benjamin’s affairs any mind.He only knew about Benjamin and Kayla being together because Benjamin talked his ear off about it multiple times.Tamara sighed helplessly. “Benjamin’s going to marry Kayla soon. Why do you suppose so many scumbags exist in this world?
Everyone turned to look at Jonathan.Jonathan glared coldly at Sebastian. “Do you think our family needs charity from you?”Cheryl cocked a brow but remained quiet otherwise. She even took a seat next to her husband.Old Mrs. Moore was still sporting a wide grin. She knew what her son was doing. It was clear that Jonathan wanted to stir up some trouble for Sebastian.Jason was reading a script. When he heard Jonathan speak, he looked up at his father, then exchanged an exasperated glance with Jayden.Jordan wore a hostile expression and remained silent.Joseph did not even seem bothered by what was happening. All he could think about was Margot. Why on earth did she leave?The living room instantly fell tense.Tamara unconsciously clutched Sebastian’s clothes. She thought about ways to deal with her uncle.Sebastian looked over and shot her a steady, secure look.Then, he turned toward Jonathan. “I just meant to express my sincerity with these gifts. I didn’t mean to offend a
Tamara was rendered speechless.Sebastian and Jordan were quick to return. Their clothes looked slightly wrinkled but did not look overtly messed up.After getting inside, Jordan silently went into his room.Jason snorted a laugh, “He must have lost again.”Jayden smiled wordlessly.Joseph suddenly got up. “I want to take a trip to Londsville.”Cheryl frowned. “What are you going to do there?”Joseph spun on his heel and rushed up the stairs to pack a bag. “Mom, I’m going to get you a new daughter-in-law!”Cheryl rolled her eyes but remained silent.Tamara was going to warn him against it. She knew what Joseph planned on doing once he reached Londsville, and it would be of no use.Joseph held onto the railing and turned toward Tamara. “Tammy, I’ll be sure to bring your best friend back here!”Tamara didn’t know how to respond.Clearly, he knew what she was about to say, so he was trying to beat her to everything.Tamara was exasperated, but after he said that, she found th
“Will you miss me?”Tamara’s fair face tinged red. “We haven’t even been away from each other. What’s there to miss?”With that, she pushed Sebastian away.Sebastian whispered, “I’ll miss you, especially at night.”Tamara was rendered speechless.The man was such a scoundrel!She turned away and walked back inside the villa. She didn’t spare a second look at him.A deep chuckle could be heard from behind her. Tamara’s footsteps quickened.…Sebastian arrived at the hotel to find a large group of people decorating the hotel’s entrance.When the hotel manager spotted him, he shot him a charming smile. “President Custry, Mr. Inkling’s waiting for you inside. Please come in.”Sebastian nodded coldly, and his body exuded an air of hostility.The banquet hall on the hotel’s third floor—where Benjamin’s wedding would be taking place.Upon Sebastian’s arrival, he spotted Kayla leaning heavily against Benjamin, and she seemed to be whispering sweet nothings into his ear.“Mr. Inkl
“Mr. Moore, what are you doing here?”Margot smiled as she looked at Joseph.Joseph walked right up to her and said, “I haven’t been to Londsville before. I decided to pay you a visit since we knew each other. Are there any fun places in Londsville?”Margot nodded. “There are plenty, but it’s obviously not comparable to Clacton. How long are you planning to stay here?”Joseph remained silent for a moment before looking at her solemnly. “Forever.”Margot was taken aback. “Young Mr. Moore, what do you mean?”“Please do not address me as such. Just call me Joseph. You’re Tammy’s best friend, right? That means you’re practically family in my books. Let’s skip all the formalities, shall we?” Joseph corrected her with a frown.Margot’s lips twitched. “Alright, I’ll do as you ask.”Joseph was surprised. “I just got here. I don’t know what’s good to eat here either. Why don’t you be my tour guide?”Margot felt frustrated. She had planned to brainstorm ways to mess with Kayla, but it s
“Margot, Joseph, what are you doing?” Tamara hurried over. She noticed Margot and Joseph talking amongst themselves. They’d even make some throwing motions now and then.“Good to see you here, Tammy.” Margot immediately pulled Tamara over when she saw her. “Tell me. How likely would someone die if they were thrown into the sea?”Tamara stared wordlessly at Margot.She turned to Joseph. “What is going on, Joseph?”Margot forced Tamara to face her. “We were discussing how to get rid of two people. Joseph suggested we throw them into the sea. I think that might work. So I came here.”Tamara was flabbergasted.Joseph stared at Margot. “I agree with what you said earlier about taking a boat to the middle of the sea before throwing them overboard. I think that will work better.”Margot’s eyes sparkled. “Really?”Joseph nodded seriously. “Yes.”Tamara sighed and said, “That’s enough!”She furrowed her brows at Joseph. “What are you doing, Joseph? How could you give her the idea to k
Tamara couldn’t help but sigh. It was not that she did not wish to help Joseph, but there was nothing she could do.There was a special place for Benjamin in Margot’s heart. It was the same between her and Sebastian.How could such strong feelings change at the drop of a hat?After Margot calmed down, Tamara sent her back to her apartment.Margot had long since moved out from the Moore manor. She had purchased some properties in Clacton with the intention of relocating 1999. Tamara exited the apartment and saw Joseph leaning against his car. He seemed to be deep in thought.“Joseph,” greeted Tamara when she came up to him.“Hey, Tammy. Get in. Let’s go home.” Joseph opened the door for Tamara when he saw her drawing closer.Joseph didn’t bring up what had happened at the beach. The entire car ride was spent in silence.They soon arrived at the Moore manor. Although Joseph had parked his car, he made no move to enter the house. Instead, he turned to face Tamara.Something sho
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