It looked like Margot had touched a nerve. The old man yelled furiously, “Bring her downstairs right now!”“Yes, sir!”The henchmen hurriedly dragged Margot out the door.“My guess was right, wasn’t it? You must think I look familiar, but whoever I resemble, you must despise them deeply. That’s why you’re venting out your anger on me! What gives you the right to do this?”Margot couldn’t believe that she had hit the bullseye. She yelled loudly and glared at the old man.However, she was suddenly dragged outside by the henchmen.A hard slap hit her across the face. Margot screeched loudly and fell to the floor.She held her burning cheek and couldn’t help her eyes from turning watery.“How dare you speak to the chief so rudely?” One of the henchmen glared at Margot. “If you want to die, go right ahead, but don’t drag us down with you!”Margot nearly passed out from the pain. Then, she was dragged back up and tossed into a dark room.The door shut with a loud bang. Margot rushe
Eric eyed Margot for a moment without saying anything. Then, he got into the car.Margot was pushed into the car as well.The sitting room was located far from the villa. It took 10 minutes by car to reach.Eric eventually got out of the car, and the henchman pushed Margot behind him. They entered the sitting room together. The decor of the magnificent hall was spectacular, and a man could be seen standing inside. Upon seeing Eric, the man smiled and greeted, “Chief Zimmerman.”Eric chuckled happily. “Adrian, I didn’t expect to see you here. Where’s your chief?”Adrian answered coldly, “The chief’s too busy to entertain menial affairs like this one.”Upon hearing that, Eric’s gaze darkened. Then, he smiled and said, “Amazing. You guys just lost something important, but your chief doesn’t seem the least bit concerned. It seems that he’s really one with the big leagues.”Coldness flashed in Adrian’s eyes, but it was quick to dissipate. His gaze fell onto Margot. He suddenly barked
Eric gave her a long, thoughtful look, then said suddenly, “You look a lot like someone.”Margot was taken aback. “I do?”Eric changed the topic. “I can tell you’re sincere and righteous, but I can only save one of you. I won’t wage another war with the Lane family for an outsider. You can rest in your room for now. We’ve agreed to make the exchange in three days, after all.”Margot nodded, then let out a grateful yet bitter smile. “Thank you, Chief Zimmerman.”Eric walked back inside the villa while Margot made her way back to the room the maid had led her to moments before.The room was pretty small but much better than the cell Andrew had thrown her in.So it was a life for a life.Margot shut her eyes and recounted everything that had happened when she was escaping the Lanes’ residence last time.The Lane family’s men chased them, and gunshot after gunshot rang out behind them. Joseph had even gotten shot in the leg.He fell onto the floor and twitched uncontrollably. “You
The car slowed to a stop.A henchman opened the car door for Eric. After getting out of the car, Eric caught a glimpse of a pale man lying on a stretcher. “Is that him?”Adrian nodded. “It is. He’s a tough nut to crack.”Eric scoffed. “You Lanes have such a violent, bloodthirsty streak.”“Joseph!”Margot pushed open the car door and saw Joseph lying unconscious on the stretcher. Tears began to stream down her face. Just as she was about to rush over, Eric grabbed her. “Are you that eager to die?”Margot trembled all over. “That’s him. God, what happened to him?”Eric glanced over at Adrian. “Look, I’ve already brought you what you want. Can you give them some time to reconvene for just a moment?”Adrian cocked an eyebrow curiously. “Chief Zimmerman, when did you start taking an interest in dramatic love scenes?”Eric smiled. “Any human would take an interest in such things unless they’re animals.”Adrian’s face darkened. He remained silent after that.If Adrian refused to le
Adrian clicked his tongue. His men immediately formed a protective circle around him.Adrian pulled out his gun and looked around. He noticed a few ships sailing on the horizon. One of the ships was responsible for the bullet.“Take cover!” yelled Adrian. He and his men immediately dove for cover behind the rocks, but some of his men still got shot.On the contrary, Eric and his men did not shoot at Adrian.Eric and his men were on high alert. Seeing no one was firing at them, they slowly lowered their weapons and backed away. The ships were getting closer, and gunshots kept echoing through the air. The ship’s firepower was stronger than Adrian’s.Adrian’s face fell. “Who the fuck are they?”One of his men shouted, “Sir, our men are running out of bullets!”Adrian cast a glance behind him. Behind them was nothing but a vast plain. They had no chance of escaping unscathed.The ships had docked. Several men came down from it. One of them yelled, “Release that woman!”Woman?A
“Margot!” sounded a familiar voice.Tamara appeared out of nowhere and was smiling down at Margot.Margot ran over and hugged her. “Tammy! I knew it was you…”Tamara gave Margot a comforting pat to calm her down. “I’m here and will always be right where you need me. How could you be so dumb, Margot? Even if you don’t want to trouble others, I’ll always have your back. I was worried, Margot.”Margot tightened the hug and nodded. “I know now. I’m sorry.”Tamara giggled, “I’m glad you’re okay. But don’t ever do that again, you hear me?”“I won’t!” Margot nodded. She’d lived in constant fear, especially since learning of her execution three days ago.Whenever Margot thought of her impending doom, she would think of her days with Tamara and Benjamin…Benjamin still had some explaining to do. Margot hadn’t forgiven him just yet. She would be stricken with regret if she were to die this early on.Margot was glad everything worked out in the end. She would live to tell the tale, and
The ships navigated through the waves, and the sea soon swallowed up all traces of them.But what about the traces in the heart?…Biarus.When the group arrived on the island, they immediately rushed Joseph to a hospital and had him examined. The results left Tamara furious, wanting nothing more than to blow up Nammu Bay.Joseph had multiple broken bones and even more bruises all over his body. He looked like a mummy when he was brought out from the operating room.Tamara composed herself when she saw Joseph regaining consciousness. “Hey, Joseph.”Joseph winced. “Hey, Tammy. You’re here…”He searched the room for Margot and finally calmed down when he saw her standing by the side.“Why didn’t you stop her, Tammy?” sighed Joseph helplessly.Tamara clicked her tongue in response. “Do you think she would listen to me? Besides, you’re no better than her. How could you just leave for Nammu Bay without any warning? Do you know how dangerous the place is? What if…”Tamara choked. Sh
Tamara’s phone rang.Tamara answered the call and immediately heard Helena’s excited voice from over the line. “Tammy! I got some clues on the killer!”Tamara paused. She went over her memory and finally remembered what Helena had been up to. Tamara straightened up. “Really? What clues?”Helena buzzed with excitement. “Thanks to the DNA we discovered, I was able to link them to the murderers, and they are all illegal immigrants. No records of their nationality or names are in the database. They had snuck into Clacton, but I did manage to catch one! Regardless of what I did, he stubbornly kept his mouth shut! Do you have any idea on how to get him to talk, Tammy?”Tamara pursed her lips. “As a matter of fact, I do. Meet me at Cesterfield Villa.”Helena hummed, “Right away!”When Tamara got off her phone, she saw the questioning look Sebastian was giving her. She told him all about Jessica.Sebastian thought for a moment. “So you’re saying James was outstation when Jessica was mur
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