Vanessa vacated the basement parking lot very quickly.In the car.Camilla looked over at Tamara. Then, she started fiddling with her fingers. A moment later, she asked, “How is Mr. Moore?”Tamara said bitterly, “He hasn’t woken up yet.”Camilla looked depressed by the news. “Is there anything I can help with? I might have only been working in Mr. Moore’s research institute for a short while, but I think I might be able to help…”Tamara’s soft voice was tinged with exhaustion. “I’ve already gathered the world’s leading medical specialists to study the antidote. You should relax for the moment and wait for the results.”Camilla nodded. She pursed her lips and said nothing for a long moment.The space inside the car instantly fell silent.Tamara blinked, then looked over at Camilla. “You really like Jayden, don’t you?Camilla hesitated for a moment before nodding slowly. “I do.”Camilla wasn’t a woman with a lively personality, so she would express her emotions a little more be
Tamara and Camilla remained silent the entire car ride.Camilla was thinking about Jayden. Tamara could comfort others through her words, but she was incapable of consoling herself.She was in such a difficult predicament.Despite his simple appearance, James proved to be a formidable force, displaying a level of power far beyond what she had anticipated. Furthermore, he didn’t appear to be working alone.Tamara was subconsciously reminded of Nammu Bay. Just which family did James end up working together with?That had to be the case. Otherwise, it would be nearly impossible for him to get the poison from Nammu Bay.Tamara pursed her beautiful lips, then stopped her car outside the gates of a poor residential neighborhood.“Is this your place?”Tamara turned toward Camilla.Camilla nodded. “It is. Thank you for the ride.”Tamara smiled. “There you go again, being all polite. Come on, let me walk you to your door.”Camilla waved her hands. “No need for that. I’m already home,
Josephine leaned closer to Camilla and said through gritted teeth, “Camilla, your friend seems to be filthy rich. You have to get along well with her. If our family is ever in a pinch, she might be useful to us then. You’d better get some money from her tonight too.”“Mom!” Camilla pushed Josephine away. She gave her an annoyed glare. “Be honest with me. Did you get into debt again?”Josephine panicked. Her face suddenly twisted, and she grabbed Camilla’s arm. “You stupid bitch! Is this how you speak to your own mother? You don’t get to butt into my shit. Fuck off!”Josephine shoved Camilla away.Tamara grabbed Camilla’s hand and steadied her. If Tamara hadn’t done that, Camilla would have fallen down the stairs.Camilla was a little embarrassed. “Sorry about this…”Tamara waved her off. “Don’t mention it. Let’s go.”They got into the car again. Camilla was even more depressed than before.Tamara started the car and drove off. “Is there any way I could be of help to you?”Tama
The man ignored Camilla’s warnings and crept closer instead. He snatched the phone from her. “You look similar to Josephine. Are you her daughter?” The man examined Camilla’s face.Camilla denied, “You got it all wrong. I don’t know anyone named Josephine.”“That’s fine. I like you. You should accompany me for a while.” The man lunged at Camilla and pulled her into his arms.Camilla’s eyes flew wide open. The remaining two men suddenly spoke up, “Don’t fall for her lies. She’s Josephine’s daughter. We’ll need someone to take Josephine’s place now that she’s gone.”The leader, who was hugging Camilla, spat, “Fuck! I’m so unlucky!”He then caressed Camilla’s face. He must have really liked what he saw. “Your mother ran away. You, as her daughter, should take up her debt instead!”With that, the man started dragging Camilla out.“Let me go! Help! Help me! Help…" Camilla yelled for help desperately. But her mouth was taped shut, and she was shoved into a car. Tears flowed freely d
The man smiled casually and continued to toy with the ring on his pinky. He calmly walked in the other direction. “What does it have anything to do with me whether she succeeds or not?”The man was devilishly handsome. As the lights shone down on him, they framed his already attractive face and made it even more perfect.Simon yawned lazily and entered a lounge.…A week later.The Moore family’s luck suddenly turned on them. Jordan, on the road to a swift recovery, had fainted.Tamara immediately rushed to James’ ward when she heard the news. She glared harshly at him with her eyes. “What did you do to them? They were recovering well just a few days ago. Why did their conditions suddenly worsen?”James’ wounds had nearly healed. The colors had also returned to his face. He was cutting up an apple when Tamara came in. He casually handed the apple to her.“Here. Have some apples,” muttered James.Tamara’s hands clenched into fists. “James Gladwell!”James offered a faint smile
James’ smile finally faded. “When was this?”Vanessa swallowed hard. “I got the news today. But I think Sebastian arrived at Nammu Bay three days ago. After the Lane family learned about Sebastian’s standing, they’ve meant to strike a deal with him!”A cruel glint glowed within James’ eyes. After a brief silence, he said, “Send a message to Jimmy. Tell him I accept his terms.”Vanessa’s jaw dropped at this. “But sir, you can’t possibly agree to his terms! He’s taking advantage of you! If you agree to his terms, he will…”“Just do as I say!” ordered James cruelly. “Tell him to make sure the Lane family doesn’t strike a deal with Sebastian! I want Sebastian dead!”Vanessa wanted to speak up. However, upon seeing the dark look on James’ face, Vanessa swallowed her words in fear. She complied hesitantly.…At the same time, outside the ward.Tamara slapped a hand over her hand to prevent making any noise.So James did have a deal with the Lane family.And Sebastian was on Nammu B
Tamara’s nose prickled.She hugged Margot’s shoulders.Margot patted Tamara’s back comfortingly and offered a warm smile. “Don’t worry, Tammy. I’ll come back, I promise.”Tamara nodded.She couldn’t stop her.Once Margot had set her mind on something, no one could change her mind.Emotions swelled within Tamara secretly. She prayed Margot would succeed in bringing both the antidote and Sebastian back.Tamara knew she shouldn’t have such thoughts. But with how things unfolded, she couldn’t be sure how Sebastian would fare on Nammu Bay. Would he be caught in life-threatening danger? The Lane family was working with James. Sebastian was basically going into the lion’s den.If someone on their side had gone to help him out, Sebastian would have had an easier time there.Tamara closed her eyes and hugged Margot tighter.She accompanied Margot to Benjamin’s ward. When they arrived, she noticed that Benjamin was doing much better than before. Although he had lost weight, he still ha
“Okay,” nodded Tamara. She sent Margot and Benjamin off.Her heart felt heavy, and Tamara was finding it hard to breathe.Tamara went to check up on her children before leaving the hospital.Tamara went straight to the study room when she got home.She turned on the laptop and tried to hack into James’ account, but James was good at securing his account. Tamara couldn’t bypass his account’s security.Tamara’s brows knitted tightly together. Who was the one who had built the firewall to James’ account?Such mastery of skills was hard to come by.But she quickly changed her train of thought. Tamara knew a little about Nammu Bay.Although Nammu Bay wasn’t as advanced as the rest of the world, they still had access to the internet.Nimble fingers danced across the keyboard. Soon, a satellite picture of Nammu Bay appeared on the screen. The corners of Tamara’s lips lifted, but her smile never reached her eyes.Tamara hacked into the island’s system. Layer after layer of the firewa
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