“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 Her expressive eyes had been replaced by nothing but coldness.It even sent shivers down James’ spine.“You’re wrong, James,” stated Tamara calmly.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
Kayla was smiling weirdly at Margot like she was looking at a clown, but inside, she was actually seething with jealousy.Why did Benjamin choose to stay with Kayla?It was because he was afraid she would hurt Margot!Benjamin regarded Margot more important than his own life!“Speak!” Margot was impatient. She reached forward to grab Kayla’s arms, but Tamara stopped her.“Let her talk.” Tamara drew Margot back. “Since she brought it up, it means she wants to tell you about it.”“Well said, Miss Moore.” Kayla glanced darkly at Tamara.She had looked into Tamara. She knew Tamara had stayed in Londsville for over 20 years and was also the reason why her sister, Eugenia, was imprisoned.Kayla had previously paid a visit to Eugenia. Eugenia was depressed by then, having fallen from grace and completely lost her elegant temperament.That was why Kayla despised both Margot and Tamara!Tamara did not reply. She stared coldly at Kayla.Kayla snorted, “I placed a curse on him. Every 1