Tamara exchanged a look with Anthony, and he immediately helped the woman up. “Please, miss. Tell us what happens, and we’ll see what we can do to help.”The woman thanked them profusely. “Thank you! Thank you so much!”A crowd was already forming around them, so the three of them decided to head to the woman’s room for some privacy. Once inside, a strong perfume scent flooded their nostrils.Tamara gagged at this. The smell stung her nose, and she could smell how many chemicals were used in the perfume. Once seated, the woman began, “I came down with a terrible illness. Even after multiple hospital visits, the doctors all said my illness was untreatable.”The woman started crying.Tamara gave the woman her tissue which she accepted gratefully. The woman continued, “I don’t know when my illness started. But once every week, I would feel as if a million ants were crawling on me. My life is greatly affected by it.”Tamara and Anthony shared a look.This sounded like a work of vo
Dawn got up to get the door. A group of people was waiting outside. The leader of the group started, “I heard that the infamous tea barista is in there. We wish to meet her!”The man was arrogant in his approach.Dawn turned back and silently asked for Tamara’s opinion.Tamara frowned at the crowd outside. She always knew that she would become the center of attention once she put herself out there.Anthony shielded Tamara with his body.When Dawn saw this, she immediately defended Tamara, “You saw it too! She doesn’t wish to entertain any of you now. Please leave.”The man’s face fell. “What do you mean? She agreed to meet you, didn’t she? Why won’t she meet us too? Get out of the way! We demand to meet her!”The man was prepared to barge in. Dawn’s expression turned hostile. “Don’t you dare!”Her yells alerted the guards, who hurried over to stop the crowd.The man turned to the crowd. “Can you believe the tea barista would agree to meet this woman but not us? I’m calling it
Tamara’s head snapped towards the source. Sebastian stood there with a cold look on his face.The crowd also followed the voice and was shocked to find Sebastian there.It was Sebastian Lynch!Why was he here?“Perfect timing, Young Mr. Lynch. These people barged in without permission and even threatened the tea barista. I heard that she was an honored guest of Simon. These people must not have heard the news!” Dawn saw the chance and took it, sharing Sebastian’s cold look.The leader was clearly not expecting Sebastian to show up. A flash of panic danced in his eyes, and he chuckled nervously. “This is all just a misunderstanding, Young Mr. Lynch. We just wanted to seek help.”“Is that so?” Sebastian narrowed his eyes. “You would threaten those who you wish to seek help from? That’s a first.”The man paled as beads of cold sweat trickled down his face.Although they were in Rastone, Sebastian was not one to be trifled with. The man anxiously sought a way out.He smiled nervou
Tamara nodded before giving Anthony a look.Anthony gritted his teeth but explained nevertheless, “The miss is mute. That is why I am required to speak on her behalf. I hope Young Mr. Lynch is okay with this.”Sebastian offered a small smile. “Of course. My wife is mute too.”Tamara’s heart pounded at this for reasons unknown, and her face heated up.She touched her cheeks only to remember that Sebastian couldn’t see her expression due to her mask.Anthony did not show an ounce of emotion. “What a coincidence.”“Oh, really?” Sebastian returned Anthony’s indifference with a cold look of his own. “I don’t believe in coincidence.”He left right after.Even so, Tamara did not let her guard down.What did Sebastian mean by that?With nervousness brewing inside, Tamara’s mind was a mess when she walked out.Dawn followed her out. “I will get the ingredients you ask for. Please help me after I have gathered them all.”Tamara nodded. At the sight of this, a sense of pity welled up
The cruise finally settled down. Someone caught their footing and looked up only to see the two kissing individuals.Their voice sliced through the air, and Tamara immediately became as red as a tomato.She didn’t dare meet Sebastian’s gaze. Instead, she pushed herself away from him.Yet Sebastian held her in place. Tamara couldn’t help but glareed at him over this.What was he doing?The cruise had stabilized, so why wasn’t Sebastian letting go?Despite Tamara’s death stare, Sebastian had a conflicted look in his eyes. He suddenly reached for Tamara’s mask.The mask fell, and her beautiful face was revealed.Tamara gasped and hurriedly freed herself from him. Once she got up from the floor, she put her mask back into place.“Are you alright, miss?” Anthony had returned. When he saw the state Tamara was in, he expressed his worries.Anthony took a glance at Sebastian. Back when the cruise was swaying back and forth, Anthony had immediately made his way to Tamara. However, he
Outside the door.Sebastian was leaning against the wall. He had one hand in his pants pocket and another touching his lips.He reminisced about how soft Tamara’s lips were and how sweet they tasted.A waiter was making his round with a tray of drinks. Sebastian reached for a glass of wine and took a sip from it.The wine was rich in taste and left a slight hint of grape in his mouth.Sebastian paused. He looked at the glass of wine and tasted it again.It tasted of red wine.He took another sip, and the wine fully engulfed his sense of taste.Sebastian lit up. He finished his glass of wine and looked to the waiter for a glass of orange juice.The sweet taste of the juice entered his sense of taste and washed away the slight sting of wine.He put down the juice and went for the champagne.Sebastian had taste-tested three different drinks. And to his surprise, he could enjoy the taste of all three of them.Sebastian’s eyes shone with glee.When the waiter noticed this, he a
The next morning.The cruise hit the shores, and the party was officially over.Tamara got up early and put on her disguise. After taking a series of photos, she took her time editing them when a shadow of a figure came up to her.“Miss Myra,” came a gentle voice.Tamara secretly sighed in relief at this. She thought it was Sebastian.Simon gave Tamara a box. “Think of this as a thank-you gift for your scented teas, Miss Myra. I hope we can work together in the future.”Tamara offered a smile and gave Anthony a look. Anthony thanked, “The miss accepts your goodwill, Mr. Dashner. But you have already given the miss what she wanted last night. With that, we can’t possibly accept this gift.”Simon grinned. “I believe a beauty like you deserves something nice. Just think of this as a parting gift.”Tamara almost rolled her eyes at this.The rich sure love to flaunt their wealth.First, a gift as an apology. Now, a parting gift.Anthony saw the look in Tamara’s gaze and continued
What a smart woman!Sebastian's lips formed into a thin line as he watched the speeding vehicle in front.When Tamara turned back and saw Sebastian's car, her breathing quickened with nervousness.Anthony had also seen the car chasing after them. With a cold glint in his eyes, he took a sharp turn.Tamara took out her phone and wanted to check out of her room.Just when she was about to go through with her decision, a thought came to mind.If she were to check out now, wouldn't it prove Sebastian's suspicion right?Even if Sebastian saw through her disguise, as long as she kept her mask on, she could always deny it later.With that in mind, Tamara put away her phone and decided against her initial thought.In the next hour, the two cars drove around Rastone without stopping. When they reached the two-hour mark, Anthony checked the rearview mirror only to see that Sebastian's car was nowhere in sight. "We seemed to have lost them."Tamara nodded in relief and signed, “Let’s he
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