How could that bitch dare humiliate her? She was the highly-esteemed Mrs. Custry!Yet Selena couldn’t even bring herself to step foot outside her house now.When Selena recalled what had happened a few days before, she wanted nothing more than to kill Tamara.What a shame! That bitch didn’t die on impact!Suddenly, a group of men barged into her house. They twisted Selena’s arms behind her back and knocked her out before she could even react.Jerome only arrived after the men had left. He saw the messy living room, but Selena was nowhere in sight.Jerome froze. He immediately called Sebastian. “Mr. Lynch. Someone got Selena before we could.”Sebastian’s gaze sharpened. “Find out who has her.”“Yes, sir!”…Selena was brought to a dark basement.She was splashed with a bucket of cold water. Selena jolted awake.“What… Who’s there? Who dares to kidnap me? Don’t you know who I am? I am Mrs. Custry! I…” Selena yelled at the strange men. But when she saw Elijah who was standing
Selena’s head was forced up. One side of her pale face was marked with the bright red handprint from the slap. Selena still mocked cruelly despite her disheveled state, “Aren’t you curious about how Alex got into your bed back then? If it weren’t for that, you never would have met her. You’re just a lowly bastard son while she’s the highly sought-after beauty of Clacton.”Elijah’s gaze sharpened, and his face grew colder. “Get to the point, Selena.”Selena grinned. “Don’t you want to know why Alex got married to Jacob Simmons despite her love for you? If you want to know the truth, let me go. And don’t hurt me, either. I’ll tell you everything if I feel like it…Ouch!”Before Selena could finish her sentence, she was choked by Elijah. His wrinkled face twisted darkly. “No one ever threatens me and lives to tell the tale. You are no exception to that.”Elijah tightened his grip on Selena to make a point. Selena choked. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head, and she looked like a
“Shut up! Shut the fuck up!” Elijah grew red with anger. He kept tightening his grip around Selena’s throat.But Selena must have a death wish. She continued mercilessly, “Alex married Jacob…He’s a much better fit than you. At least he truly did love her. Even if…even if he knew Tamara wasn’t his biological daughter, he still treated her well…”“What did you say?” Elijah widened his eyes in disbelief.Jacob knew Tamara wasn’t his daughter?What exactly happened back then?“Haha…oh my God…this is good. I can’t believe Alex loved you enough to cheat on her husband…” Selena slumped to the floor, laughing maniacally.Elijah was stunned. “How do you know so much about this?”Selena sneered at him, “Because it was a combined effort to get Alex together with Jacob.”Elijah didn’t like the mocking look Selena was giving him. “Who else was part of this?”Selena kept her silence. She grinned at Elijah as if he was a clown.Alex was the most beautiful person back then but was also the e
Tamara told Sebastian about what happened a few days ago.Sebastian gripped Tamara’s hand as the story progressed. “Why didn’t you tell me?”Tamara smiled. “Because I could solve it myself.”Sebastian’s face fell. “But you didn’t do a thorough job.”Tamara blinked. “Don’t give me that look. I don’t like seeing you angry.”Tamara’s voice was soft like cotton candy. It could melt even the coldest of hearts.Sebastian let out a defeated sigh. He brightened up and brought Tamara’s hand to his lips. “You must tell me the next time you encounter danger, okay?”Tamara hummed. “Fine. I’ll let you know next time.”Sebastian gave her a helpless look. He got up and took some cotton balls to moisturize Tamara’s lips.Tamara stared longingly at him. Her feelings for him were evident in those clear eyes of hers.Sebastian’s gaze darkened. “Stop looking at me like that, Tammy.”“Why?” Tamara asked unconsciously.Sebastian leaned down and pecked her on the lips. “Want to take a guess?”Ta
Camilla’s eyebrows knitted tightly together. “I’m already at the hospital, mom.”Josephine paused. She muttered awkwardly, “Oh…you’re at the hospital. But why are you there? Shouldn’t you be hard at work at the research institute?”Josephine managed to change the subject.Camilla’s eyes narrowed, and she sighed tiredly, “Weren’t you the one who told me not to get on Mr. Moore’s bad side and to apple-polish him? I’m here to visit his family.”Josephine laughed at that. “You’re doing great. With your good looks, it would be a shame not to put them to use. I’m going to hang up now. Remember, you have to please the Moore family. If you ever get married to one of them, I will be able to boast to my friends!”Camilla leaned against the white walls tiredly as soon as the call ended.She lowered her head and shut her eyes. She felt extremely drained.Suddenly, Camilla felt a mocking gaze on her. Her head snapped up, and she saw Jayden standing not far from her. Camilla wondered how long
Tamara paused when she heard this. She recalled Camilla’s expression and let out a helpless sigh. “That doesn’t matter. At the very least, Jay confirmed his relationship with Camilla.”Margot piped up, “I could see how much Camilla likes him.”“Then that’s enough,” nodded Tamara.Being acknowledged by the person you liked was more than enough to some.…It wasn’t until the cool breeze blew past them when they exited the hospital did Camilla snap out of her thoughts.She pulled away from Jayden and lowered her gaze. “Mr. Moore, the hospital room…you…”“You misunderstood,” Jayden said cruelly. “I just don’t like embarrassing other people. Let me get this straight. Others might think you’re my girlfriend, but you’re lower than dirt to me.”With that, Jayden headed for his car.Camilla bit her lips until they drew blood. Camilla’s heart was pounding hard, and she worried she’d have a heart attack soon.She mumbled, “I still have other business to attend to. Go on without me.”Ca
Something flashed across Tamara’s eyes when she heard this. She added, “That is indeed a weird island.”James shrugged, “So there’s that.”The air tensed around them. Although the sun was still out, it suddenly didn’t feel as warm and inviting as before.James piped up, “Have you heard of what happened to Jessica?”Tamara turned to him at this.James smiled, “I was still overseas when it happened. I never thought such misfortune would befall her. Since I cut ties with the Morrison family, my engagement with Jessica also broke off. We haven’t contacted each other since then.”Tamara widened her eyes in surprise. “Your engagement to her was called off?”“Yup,” nodded James. “I feel bad. I should have kept in touch with her. If I did, she wouldn’t have been caught up in that tragedy.”A conflicted look flashed across Tamara’s eyes. James’s guilt felt sincere, and it didn’t seem like he was lying. But Tamara still had a weird feeling in her heart. She also couldn’t place a finger o
Tamara stayed in the hospital for another half a month before being discharged. She essentially had recovered and was allowed to go home to recuperate. However, she was still not allowed strenuous exercise upon discharge. She was scheduled to have a reexamination two weeks later.When she was discharged, most, if not all, of the Moore family was present.Cheryl brought Tamara her favorite dress and kicked all the men out of the ward. She whispered to Tamara, “I’ve been keeping an eye on Sebastian since you got admitted to the hospital. He’s a reliable man. What’s the plan moving forward?”Tamara flushed red. She wrapped an arm around Cheryl’s waist. “Are you in a rush to marry me off, Aunt Cheryl?”Cheryl rolled her eyes. “Do you really think I’m that type of person? I just don’t want you to have any regrets. Who knows what will happen if you drag this on.”Tamara shook her head. “He won’t betray me.”Cheryl smiled dotingly. “I know. But I feel sad knowing you have already lost f
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