James emerged from the crowd.He was wearing a coat and was surrounded by a strong aura. He smiled at the intertwined couple.However, his words were inappropriate for such an occasion.Silence fell over the crowd. Everyone had their attention set on James.Margot stepped forward. “What the fuck is wrong with you, James? If you’re here to give your blessings, you should stay in the shadows and watch them quietly. But if you’re here to kick up a fuss, I’ll make sure to punch in your teeth!”James remained unbothered by Margot’s threats, but his smile had faded and was replaced by a sneer. “And who do you think you are?”“What did you say?” Margot thought her ears were playing tricks on her. Her eyes widened at James.He still looked the same. But why was there something so different about him?He looked cold and contemptuous. It was obvious he didn’t think much about Margot.“Fuck off.” James’s voice was calm and indifferent. He ignored Margot and crept closer to Sebastian and
A loud noise could be heard.James got completely overpowered.Jordan almost incapacitated him completely with one kick and a punch. Joseph’s merciless punches made it even worse.Jason and Jayden watched from the side. They would move forward and give James a few more blows if he got up.The crowd watched on with mouths agape. They didn’t expect a marriage proposal to go so horribly wrong.Margot walked up to Tamara and said, “There’s something off about James. Tammy, I think you should leave with Sebastian as soon as possible.”“I agree.”Tamara nodded, feeling the unease in her heart intensified.Sebastian retracted his gaze coldly, then wrapped an arm around Tamara and walked toward their children.When they turned around, they saw their children’s faces twisted with pain. They looked miserable as they fell to the ground. They were all extremely pale!“Thomas, Caleb, Melly!”Upon seeing what happened, Tamara’s eyes widened. She rushed toward the children and pulled them
James laughed maniacally.He had been beaten black and blue and looked worse for wear. However, he still had a dark look in his eyes. “Of course, I know where the antidote is, but why should I give it to you?”James got punched squarely in the face. He coughed painfully and spat out two of his teeth!Sebastian’s expression had turned as cold as ice. “Take him downstairs. Do whatever it takes to make him talk!”“Yes, sir!”…In the hospital.The emergency rooms in the hospital had all been filled.Tamara sat outside with a pale expression on her face. Sebastian had an arm around her, staring at the emergency room doors darkly.No one had expected so many people to get poisoned, nor had they expected James to turn insane!After sending Benjamin back to his ward, she walked up to Tamara and said after a short while, “Tammy, just sit down and relax for now. I’m sure everyone will be fine.”Tamara’s well-trimmed brows quivered. She was shaking like a leaf!Everyone in the Moore
Tamara’s slender figure staggered backward. She nearly fell over but was kept upright by Sebastian. He pulled her into his embrace.Not a moment later, Thomas, Caleb, and Melly were pushed out. The children looked as pale as sheets. Their bloodless faces made them look incredibly pitiful.Tamara felt her heart clench painfully in her chest. The sharp pain made it difficult for her to breathe.After the kids were wheeled out, Old Mrs. Moore followed, then Jonathan and Cheryl, and finally, the Moore quadruplets.Seeing their unconscious faces, Tamara felt her heart ache painfully.Her eyes were ablaze with righteous rage. She began to feel growing resentment for James.Her loved ones were all sent to the ICU to be closely observed for 24 hours. After the doors shut, Tamara leaned into Sebastian’s embrace and sobbed hard.“He’s so cruel! I can’t believe he would do something so evil to get what he wants!” Margot’s hands clenched into tight fists on both sides. She did not expect th
The itching spread all over James’ body. It felt as if thousands of ants were crawling all over him. The intense itch made him arch his body in pain.Since his limbs were bound, there was no way for him to scratch himself.James shut his eyes tightly for a moment, then opened them wide again. With an expression of disbelief and shock, he stared into Tamara’s eyes. “What was that? What did you do to me?”“James Gladwell, you’ve done this to yourself. No one has ever been able to withstand the torture inflicted by these tea leaves. They either die by killing themselves or get body spasms that eventually cause them to die of a heart attack. No one has survived.”Tamara turned back toward him. She looked at the pained James with a calm look on her face.“How could you do this to me…” James said through clenched teeth. “Tamara, you’re so cold-hearted. I saved you twice! Haven’t you considered falling for me at all? Even a little?”“Never,” Tamara said coldly.James suddenly looked up
“Tammy.”Sebastian caught Tamara in his arms and felt the fear she radiated. His handsome, charming face stared down at her with pity.Tamara burrowed into Sebastian’s arms. She felt calm after smelling his crisp, clean scent. After sucking in a huge breath, she asked, “Any updates on Grandma and the others?”Sebastian swallowed sensually. A flash of sadness flashed in his eyes as he said, “No.”Tamara shut her eyes, feeling hopeless. “What about Master? Did you hear anything from him?”Sebastian answered hoarsely, “He’s still looking into the matter. He hasn’t found anything yet.”Tamara’s bloodless face grew even paler than before. Even Master couldn’t figure it out. What poison did James even use?“At least have something to eat, okay?” Sebastian said after he felt that Tamara had sufficiently calmed down.Tamara was exhausted. She said, “I don’t have the appetite.”Sebastian’s eyes were filled with heartache. “You can’t just stop eating. How will you save them if you pass
Tamara started to feel hopelessness well up in her heart. Her hands clenched into tight fists on both sides.Suddenly, her hand felt warm. She turned to the side and saw that Sebastian had wrapped his hand around hers. With his warmth, she no longer felt cold.She felt like she had been locked in an ice box moments ago. Now, she felt enveloped by warmth.Still in a protective suit, she shot Sebastian a smile.Sebastian could feel it and tightened his grip on her hand.They walked out of the ICU eventually. They took their protective suits off while sitting on chairs. Tamara looked as pale as a sheet.George asked, “Did you get anything out of James? What does he want in order to hand us the antidote?”Tamara shut her eyes. “He wants me to marry him.”George was taken aback. He hadn’t expected such an answer. He tried to say something but couldn’t think of anything to say.Tamara suddenly said, “Sebastian, take me to our new home. I’d like to see it.”Sebastian’s breathing sti
When Tamara woke up, it was already late at night. The room was tinted light gray from the lights shining into it from outside.It was going to get bright soon.Tamara reached out to feel beside her but only made contact with nothing but coldness. Her heart clenched tightly. Then, she turned to the side and found that Sebastian was nowhere in sight.“He didn’t sleep here last night, did he?” she thought to herself.She struggled to sit up. The throbbing sores all over her body almost caused her to lie back down on the soft bed. After taking a deep breath, she got out of bed and walked into the bathroom.After she had a shower, she walked out in a bathrobe and got a good glimpse of the room.She liked the minimalistic design a lot. However, the longer she looked, the more her heart ached. She hurriedly retracted her gaze and did not dare to look around anymore.After she changed into her clothes, she walked out of the bedroom.The entire villa was opulent. A massive crystal chan
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