Tamara was taken aback. She stared at the bodyguard for a moment and wondered if Jerome had been the one to teach him to address her that way.The bodyguard did not understand her curious gaze. “Young Mrs. Lynch?”“It’s nothing. Let’s head inside, then.” Tamara retracted her gaze.She felt exasperated, but she knew there was no use saying anything about it. She knew that the bodyguards would stick to addressing her that way.Upon entering the room, there was a strong scent of blood.Tamara’s brows furrowed at that. The people inside turned toward her and greeted her loudly, “Welcome, Young Mrs. Lynch!”Tamara was rendered speechless.She walked inside and saw a haggard figure covered with blood. It was Joanne.Joanne had been subjected to ongoing torture, but she was still alive. Her shoulder wound had been treated, but the blood all over her made her look pitiful.The bodyguard said, “Young Mrs. Lynch, if you feel ill looking at her in this state, we can get her cleaned up. W
Upon seeing Tamara, Helena greeted her kindly. “Miss Moore.”Tamara cocked an eyebrow. “Why are you being so nice to me? Did something happen?”Helena looked embarrassed. “Let’s chat inside.”Tamara nodded with a smile, then walked into the dessert shop with her. The shop was filled with a sweet, fragrant scent. It smelled terrific.In the private room, Helena passed the menu to Tamara and asked, “What desserts do you like? Pick anything you want. My treat.”Tamara looked at her curiously. “Just tell me what this is all about.”“Well, you said it yourself last time. You told me to look into what happened all those years ago, then apologize. I didn’t believe you at first, but after the investigation, I realized that I really do owe you an apology. I’m sorry for wrongfully blaming you,” Helena said with sincerity. Now that she had kept her talons to herself, she seemed to turn soft and docile, like a little kitten. She was a far cry from the obnoxious, arrogant person she had once
Helena was taken aback. “Mom, what are you talking about? Calm down. Why are you so worked up?”Selena tightened her grip on Helena’s hand, and the hatred in her eyes intensified. However, she could not get herself to recount what had happened to her over the past few days!Tamara, that bitch, had instructed five men to lock her up in that villa for two whole days!Two days had almost broken her spirit.However, what was more humiliating was that she had ended up enjoying every moment of it!Selena felt guilty and did not want to let Helena or her husband, Paul Custry, know what had happened.Helena would definitely be embarrassed by her!Paul would definitely beat her to death.“Nothing. Nothing happened. I just…” Selena hurriedly retracted her thoughts and loosened her grip on Helena. Then, she got up and walked upstairs.“Mom, what’s wrong?” Helena trailed after her.Selena was acting in a very peculiar way. She had just called for Tamara’s death moments before. What posse
“Hello, who’s this?”“Tammy, it’s me!” Margot’s voice could be heard through the phone.Tamara’s eyes brightened. “Margot, what are you doing? Are you on the island?”Margot seemed to be whispering as if on purpose. “I am, but the island is strictly guarded. I’m not allowed to bring my phone with me. This will be the last phone call from me to you for now. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve arrived safely. Oh, by the way, I saw James! He’s on the same island!”James Gladwell?Tamara was taken aback. When she inquired about Jessica’s whereabouts in the past, she found out that the property she was on had belonged to James.After that incident, he didn’t cross her mind at all. His matters did not involve her, after all.However, James had also turned up on the island with the curses!Tamara suddenly had a bad feeling about this, but the feeling was quick to dissipate.“Margot, make sure to be extra careful on that island. Come home as soon as you can,” Tamara nagged, unable
“Tammy.”Once the call was connected, Sebastian’s handsome, charming face appeared on Tamara’s phone screen.“Sebastian, I just got news that James went to the island.” Tamara did not beat around the bush.Sebastian frowned. “You called me just to talk about another man?”Tamara was rendered speechless.“This is serious! Do you know about what happened to Jessica a few days ago?” Tamara felt a little weak. She sat on the sofa and burrowed into it.Sebastian nodded lightly. There was a hint of hostility on his handsome face. “Now you’re talking about another woman?”Tamara was left speechless.“Alright, fine. Let’s talk about you, then. How was work today? Have you eaten?” Tamara softened her tone and asked coyly.This tactic worked wonders on Sebastian. The man’s face had lost its coldness. He smiled warmly and said, “I’m still busy with work. Neither have I eaten.”“You should get something to eat now. You can get back to your work afterward. Your health’s more important,” T
Sebastian was rendered speechless.He returned his gaze to the photos on his laptop, thinking, “Didn’t she like any of these?”Then, he continued to search for more villas.…The next day.Tamara woke up to a call from Helena. It was the day of Jessica’s funeral.She looked taken aback and felt uneasy.Her impression of Jessica had turned vague. She felt uneasy because of James’ involvement in all of this.After packing up, she made her way to Damien’s house to attend the funeral.Helena was waiting for her at the entrance. She waved Tamara over after seeing her and said, “I just read the autopsy report. Gosh, she died so tragically. Her body was discovered to contain over a dozen men’s fluids, and all her limbs were fractured. They discovered various degrees of burns and knife wounds on her body...”Tamara was stunned. “That’s horrible…”Who the hell would be so cruel to a woman?Helena sighed and said, “Jessica might be a bit arrogant at times, but she wasn’t the worst. I
Tamara said softly, “It might be tough for you to get anywhere with your investigation. Even the police weren’t able to find any evidence. It just proves how meticulous the culprit is. They could be extremely powerful.”Helena pondered for a moment, then said, “I’ll try my best regardless. I can’t just let the culprit get away with it. I don’t want other innocent women to end up with the same tragic fate.”Tamara nodded. Her eyes lit up with approval.She did not hold such bravery at the moment. It was because she was being held back. She could not be selfless and throw herself into a dangerous situation for someone she barely knew.For now, Sebastian and her three kids were her priority. As long as they stayed safe and sound, she could die happy.Helena had a fiery personality. She was the type to keep her word. After saying goodbye to Tamara, she went to investigate the matter.Tamara headed home to change. After that, she drove to Custry Corporation.She missed Sebastian.Co
Tamara was rendered speechless.She couldn’t focus on the book in her hand any longer. She furrowed her brows and said, “Thank you, but I don’t like coffee.”Jervis replied, “How about some juice? They have a pretty good selection over here. What would you like to drink?”Tamara said, “I don’t want anything. Mr. Darson, it’d be best if you waited for President Custry in the lounge. He’ll be here soon.”Jervis sounded incredibly disappointed. “I just wanted to chat a little more with you, pretty lady. It’s clear to me now that you don’t like me.”Tamara remained silent.As if she would like him!Tamara did not say anything, and Jervis’ voice could no longer be heard.Only then did she relax. She hoped the man would stop bothering her. If she got angry, Custry Corporation might end up losing one of its business partners.Tamara continued to read the book silently. However, after a few long hours, Sebastian’s meeting showed no indication of ending anytime soon. She was bored out
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