“Have you arrived?” asked Tamara.“Yes. I’m already in the lift. Which floor are you on?” came Sebastian’s low voice over the phone.Tamara muttered, “The fifth floor.”She headed for the door to meet up with Sebastian.Cheryl sighed helplessly at Tamara’s actions. Even Sebastian was here. What else could she do now?Tamara hung up the phone. The lift soon arrived at her floor.Sebastian’s tall figure exited the lift. His gaze softened when he saw her.“Where is the tarot reader?” Sebastian scanned the area.Tamara told him about what had happened earlier. Sebastian’s expression changed into one of disdain. “He must be hiding something.”Tamara nodded in agreement. “I think so too. Have your men scout the entire building. He shouldn’t have gone too far.”Sebastian nodded and pulled out his phone to make some calls.Tamara held his arms and brought him back to the lounge.Cheryl was still sitting on the couch. When she saw the two lovebirds, she could only sigh in defeat. Sh
“Bring him in,” ordered Sebastian coldly.The bodyguard nodded and left the room. When he returned, he brought the masked man with him.Cheryl widened her eyes. “Isn’t that the tarot reader? What are you doing?”She gave Sebastian an annoyed glare. “What is the meaning of this, Mr. Custry?”Sebastian’s murderous glare was fixed on the man. He gave the guard a look, and the guard immediately stepped forward to unmask the man.Underneath the mask was a familiar face.“James?” Tamara widened her eyes at the man. She couldn’t believe it was James!She did find him familiar but had never made the connection.James gave a defeated smile. “You caught me.”Tamara furrowed her brows at him. “What are you doing, James?”Cheryl glanced between James and Tamara. “The two of you…knew each other?”James turned to Cheryl. “I’m sorry for lying, miss. I faked my identity as a tarot reader to get closer to you. I just didn’t want to see Sebastian and Tamara getting married.”James was quick
“When I first met you, you hadn’t yet fallen in love with Sebastian. Tamara, you mentioned that one could only win if the other person also loves them back. But Tamara, how would you know? You’ve never even tried it with me. How do you know I’ll lose?” James had a crazed look in his eyes. His usual gentleness had vanished. He appeared to be a completely different person.His eyes were fixed on Tamara. It was as if he was trying to pick up on Tamara’s emotions. But there was nothing.Tamara remained calm and silent. Her expressive eyes had been replaced by nothing but coldness.It even sent shivers down James’ spine.“You’re wrong, James,” stated Tamara calmly. “I’ve loved him for a long time. From the day he saved me, I’ve been in love with him.”When Sebastian first saved Tamara? How long ago was that?James looked lost.“See? You weren’t part of our past. Of course, you wouldn’t know how far Sebastian and I had come,” Tamara smiled. “It was when I was almost hit by a car. Se
“Marry me.”Tamara’s eyes widened at Sebastian’s words. “Hey! Your proposal is so insincere, Mr. Custry.”Sebastian smiled adoringly at her. “Who says I’m proposing?”Tamara paused. She sent him a playful glare before pushing him away to shut her door. “I want to go home.”Sebastian chuckled lowly. He got behind the wheel and observed Tamara’s puffed-up cheeks. He cooed, “Fine. Forgive me, alright?”Tamara’s heart melted. She couldn’t keep her act up for long. “Take me home!”“Roger that,” grinned Sebastian. He started the car and left the club.…Six days later, at the Sambia Hotel’s ballroom.The wedding preparations had been completed, and all the guests had arrived.Tamara and Margot entered the ballroom. They noticed there were a lot of guests around. Even the rich folks of Clacton were present.“Would you look at that? Kayla sure is a big deal around here. She even managed to invite all those rich bastards,” whispered Margot to Tamara. She pulled Tamara to the last row
Kayla walked up to Benjamin and took a position opposite him, as directed by the officiant.She beamed up at Benjamin despite the latter’s hard look.The officiant soon made the announcement. It was time for the bride and groom to exchange rings.Kayla’s maid of honor brought the rings forward. The groom had to put the ring on the bride first. The crowd’s attention fell on Benjamin.“Don’t forget what I’ve told you, Benjamin,” reminded Kayla when she saw his hesitation. Although her voice was gentle, it was laced with threats.Benjamin lowered his gaze. He picked up the ring and put it on Kayla.Kayla’s lips curled into a satisfied smirk. She mirrored Benjamin’s action and put the ring on him too. After exchanging rings, the couple would share their first kiss as husband and wife.After the officiant cheered on the couple, Kayla stepped forward and closed in on Benjamin. “Benjamin, I know you don’t love me. But starting today, you are mine. You don’t want to see anything bad hap
Kayla stumbled back in surprise. But she quickly grounded herself and put on a calm look. “Why are you staring at me like that? She ruined my wedding. Is it wrong of me to teach her a lesson?”Benjamin pursed his lips. He carefully picked out his words. “We will continue with the wedding ceremony. I have ordered my men to take down the flowers.”Kayla snorted, “The wedding has been ruined. I have become the butt of the joke in Clacton, and you’re asking me to continue with the wedding ceremony?”Kayla narrowed her eyes. “Benjamin Inkling, I am not planning to let her off this easily.”Kayla pushed Benjamin away. Her darkened gaze landed on Margot. Kayla observed Margot’s smug grin and felt her anger rising. “Why are you being such a bitch, Margot? Benjamin divorced you! Are you jealous that he’s marrying me instead? Is that why you’re ruining my wedding?”Kayla’s words didn’t faze Margot. She feigned disbelief instead. “Kayla Cooper! I’m here to give you my blessings. How could yo
Benjamin collapsed as Margot turned around. He was white as a sheet. He had fainted!Kayla gasped, and her heart dropped. What happened?Why did Benjamin faint?Didn’t he draw blood last night?Kayla knelt and rolled up Benjamin’s sleeves right away. The arm was riddled with needle holes!Most of the holes were on their way to recovery. Kayla scanned through them. There wasn’t any new wound!Benjamin didn’t draw blood!Did he have a death wish?Kayla’s face fell, and she instructed someone to call an ambulance.The crowd stared at the unconscious Benjamin in confusion. Why did he faint all of a sudden?However, since most of the guests were well-known, they didn’t dare step forward to inspect. Because of this, the scene didn’t devolve into chaos.Tamara grabbed Margot’s hand and exclaimed anxiously, “Look, Margot! Benjamin has fainted!”Tamara had been sitting in the last row throughout the entire ordeal. Although she couldn’t quite make out their conversation at the front,
Kayla was suddenly yanked back, and a loud slap echoed throughout the hall.Kayla shrieked. She held her stinging cheek and gave Tamara a harsh glare. “How dare you hit me?”“I did hit you. What are you going to do about it?” Tamara narrowed her eyes cruelly. “Watch your mouth. If you don’t, I wouldn’t mind hitting you a few more times!”Kayla bit her lips. She had looked into Tamara before and found out she was part of the Moore family, one of the big four of Clacton!Kayla couldn’t afford to get on Tamara’s bad side.Damn it!Tamara turned her attention back to Margot. “Now is not the time for that. Let’s get Benjamin to the hospital.”Tamara had checked on Benjamin’s pulse and realized his heart rate was irregular. Tamara suspected Benjamin got poisoned.Yet he didn’t seem like it.Tamara was not well-versed enough to make a diagnosis. It was better if they rushed him to the hospital.Margot went rigid. After hearing Tamara’s analysis, she yelled at the bodyguards, “It’s t
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