James spied on Margot!Since he knew Benjamin and Margot were going to Nammu Bay, would he bring harm to them?“James…” started Tamara, but she was at a loss for words.James chuckled, “I have no intention of hurting them, Tamara. Even if I know they’re going to get the antidote. But do you think it will be easy to find? Do you think I will let you succeed?”Tamara pursed her lips and stared at James coldly.James continued, “My men have already destroyed the antidotes. If you really want them, you have to obey me.”Tamara tightened her hold around her equipment.She wanted to kill him with it.No! She couldn’t!Tamara shut her eyes. “Margot has a bone to pick with the Lane family. I suggest you stay out of it.”“I won’t intervene,” grinned James. “After all, not everyone has the guts to kill another human being.”Tamara snorted but said nothing.She thought to herself, “You’re one to talk.”James noticed the disdain in her eyes, but he didn’t care about it. No matter how
“What happened to my grandma?” Tamara took her hand back and rushed over to the nurse.The nurse muttered, “It’s better if you have a look at her yourself.”Tamara wasted no time running inside.James stood rooted in his spot with the ring still in his hand. He was so close to putting the ring on her. Just his luck! The nurse had to choose this time to interrupt him.James’ face darkened. No matter how warm or bright the sun was, it couldn’t melt away the cold aura he was emitting.James’ fingers curled around the ring. A cruel glint shone in his eyes.…Tamara ran back to the ICU. She immediately saw George standing outside, frowning at the person inside.“What happened to my grandma, Master?” asked Tamara anxiously.George sighed, “She’s not doing well. Aside from her old age, the poison had been in her for too long. Her life might be in danger if we don’t get the antidote now.”Tamara stumbled backward, and her face paled.George immediately steadied her. “Are you okay, T
“Aren’t we engaged, Tamara?” James held Tamara’s face gently. He was staring at her in adoration. However, his hand slid down, and he suddenly started choking her.Tamara yelped.“Why are you crying, Tamara?” The gentleness on James’ face disappeared without a trace. “Is it because you were thinking of Sebastian when you put on the ring? I can’t believe you are still thinking about him even now. Do you have a death wish?”A cruel glint appeared in James' eyes as he tightened his grip on Tamara, reflecting his rage that Tamara was not thinking of him.Tamara's face contorted in agony as she struggled to break free from him. She stumbled backward after escaping, clutching her throat and coughing.James immediately apologized when he saw her pain. “I’m sorry, Tamara. I didn’t mean it. I just love you too much. I can’t bear seeing you think of another man. I’m sorry…”Tamara widened her eyes at him. She felt like she was staring at a monster. She swallowed hard and said, “I wore your
George was shocked. “But why?”Tamara shook her head. “I don’t know.”She told George about Old Mrs. Moore’s condition. George pondered over it for a moment. “Your grandma is getting old. She also misses your mother a lot. Due to the striking resemblance between you and your mother, it is understandable that she may mistakenly identify you as your mother.”Tamara sobbed but said nothing.Was this really normal?But why did she have a bad feeling about this?James chose this time to speak up. “Go back with me, Tamara.”Tamara turned to him. “I want to wait for my grandma’s results first.”James furrowed his brows. “Tamara.”He didn’t like Tamara’s request.Tamara sucked in a deep breath before turning to George. “Please watch over my grandma, Master. If anything happens to her, you must inform me straight away.”“Will do,” nodded George.With that, Tamara helped James toward the lift.George narrowed his eyes dangerously at James’ retreating figure.What a cruel man.…A
The antidote could soon be made since they have found the necessary ingredients. Tamara would finally be free of James’ threats and demands!Although Tamara’s heart was pounding with excitement, her face did not betray her emotions.Her phone buzzed again.After she read the message, Tamara paled.The text read, “Mr. Lynch has been trapped by the Lane family. Both the Zimmerman family and the Lane family had joined hands. Miss Zimmerman and Mr. Inkling are caught too!”No wonder there was no news from them for the past week.They were trapped!The Zimmerman family and the Lane family had joined hands!But why?Weren’t they always at odds with each other?Anxiety coursed through Tamara. She closed her eyes and forced herself to calm down.She shakily replied, “How’s the situation over there?”Her men replied, “The Lane family is too afraid to lay a hand on Mr. Lynch. But they also refused to let him go. Mr. Lynch’s men were all killed off.”Tamara sucked in a deep breath. “
Vanessa was tense the entire time. The clerk stood by the side while Tamara silently helped Vanessa into the wedding dress. After a while, the clerk seemed to have received something on her Bluetooth earphone and excused herself.Vanessa and Tamara were the only two left in the dressing room.The huge mirror inside reflected the two women’s emotions clearly.“You look good in this dress, Vanessa.” Tamara gave Vanessa a once-over and exclaimed.Vanessa gritted her teeth. “What are you plotting?”Tamara smirked, “Can’t you see? I’m helping you out.”Vanessa muttered indifferently, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”Tamara went to zip up the back of the dress. She whispered into Vanessa’s ears, “You like James. I’m just giving you the push you needed.”Panic flashed through Vanessa’s eyes, and she felt like Tamara had just revealed her deepest darkest secret to the world. “Miss Moore, Mr. Gladwell brought you here so that YOU can try on the dress. Yet you’re putting me in t
Tamara smiled at James. “Aren’t you overreacting? It’s just a wedding dress. We’re here to see if it fits. Since it looks good on Vanessa and fits her like a glove, I will have no problem putting it on later too.”James observed Tamara. Her smile seemed sincere enough. But James knew better than that. Tamara just didn’t want to put on a wedding dress for James.James narrowed his eyes. After a moment of silence, the corners of his lips twitched, and the dark look he had on before disappeared without a trace. “You’re right. So? Do you like the dress?”Tamara stared at the wedding dress. “Hmm. Not bad.”“Then it’s settled. You’ll be wearing this during our wedding,” smiled James faintly.Tamara nodded, “Sure.”She then turned to Vanessa. “You can take it off now. Sorry for the trouble.”Vanessa gave an awkward smile. Although James was smiling, Vanessa could feel the brutal chill behind it.Vanessa rushed to take off the dress and change into her clothes.After they exited the
Meanwhile, in a warehouse behind the hospital.The lighting was dim, and the area was littered with trash and waste. It also smelled of rot.James worked his way through the mess. Vanessa was tied up in a wedding gown in the warehouse’s corner.Her mouth was taped shut. When she saw James, she started sobbing miserably.James came up to her. He grabbed her chin and glared darkly at her. “Why did you wear the wedding dress? Don’t you know I’ve prepared it specifically for Tamara?”Vanessa felt shivers down her spine. Fear gripped her entire being as she shook her head wildly and sobbed.James tightened his grip on her chin. “Do you think I’m dumb? That I wouldn’t know you like me?”Vanessa continued to shake her head wildly. She begged for mercy with her eyes.“You don’t like me?” James tightened his hold on her chin.Vanessa stopped. She slowly nodded, and her eyes glistened with newfound hope.She had accompanied James to his ward but lost consciousness upon arrival. When sh
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