To Tamara’s surprise, the Lane family had installed a robust security system that was considerably stronger than its previous version. Numerous confidential files were now encrypted, and all records related to the family members were behind a secure firewall.Tamara clicked her tongue.Did they realize they got hacked?Was that why they upgraded their security system?But this didn’t make a difference to her.Tamara’s nimble fingers danced across the keyboard. She soon broke through the firewall and found Sebastian’s location.Tamara’s eyes glossed over when she saw Sebastian was being held captive by the Lane family.It was a big house. A man stood in the empty living room and was feeding the fish.He had his back to Tamara. Something flashed across Tamara’s eyes. She suddenly remembered something and couldn’t help but laugh.Upon checking the house’s security system, Tamara noticed that both families were keeping a close watch, making it impossible for anyone to get to Sebas
Tamara furrowed her eyebrows but said nothing.She knew that her words would fall on deaf ears anyway.As the evening wore on, the sea turned a captivating shade of golden orange, casting a spell on all who gazed upon its enchanting beauty.The waves hit the sand rhythmically.Tamara narrowed her eyes and stared out into the sea.Sebastian was on the other side of the sea.“You’re thinking about him,” came James’ cold voice.Tamara shrugged, “I love him.”“I’ll allow you to love him for another day. But from tomorrow onwards, your body and soul belong to me and me alone,” ordered James.Tamara sneered mockingly, “You’re a greedy asshole, James.”This wasn’t the first time Tamara had insulted him.But James was really greedy and wanted everything for himself.He threatened her and forced her to marry him, and now he was demanding to have all of Tamara.Was he fucking serious?James pursed his lips. He could clearly sense Tamara’s mockery. His gaze darkened. “It’s human nat
James saw the hatred in Tamara’s eyes. He laughed without warning. “I wonder if this was how your father threatened your mother back then.”Tamara gritted her teeth and released James. She gave him a cold stare.She will not go down her mother’s path.James smoothed over the creases. “Let’s head back.”Tamara turned and left for the car. She did not spare another glance at James.Back at the hotel, Tamara took out her room key and opened her door. James pushed the door open just when she was about to slam it shut behind her.Tamara stared blankly at him. “Fuck off.”James returned her stare. “Let me in.”Tamara cracked her knuckles.“I don’t wish to fight you, James. Don’t push your luck,” said Tamara through gritted teeth.Just another day, and she would get the antidote. Better yet, the lab would make the antidote.Tamara had to stay rational. James observed Tamara’s hate-filled face. His face fell. “You will be my wife tomorrow, Tamara. Why are you still like this? Do you
“Yes,” complied Tamara’s men.She hung up the phone and shut down her laptop.She stood up and went to the balcony. Tamara stared out into the sea.Fear and worry etched her face as she thought of the danger Sebastian was in, along with her concern for Benjamin and Margot.The latter two had disappeared once they arrived at Nammu Bay. Neither the Lane family nor the Zimmerman family could find them.Tamara was in the same boat as them.This was a disaster.Time ticked on, and it was finally nighttime. The dark sea swallowed the last trace of orange. Tamara returned to her room and waited for the news patiently.It was 10 pm when someone came to knock on her door.The corners of Tamara’s lips twitched. She stood up and went for the door. She smiled when she saw who it was. “Let me put on some makeup for you.”The person nodded, and Tamara took out her makeup purse.After half an hour, Tamara went to knock on James’ door.James opened the door and was shocked to see Tamara st
Tamara’s brows knitted tightly together. Although she knew James would come, she still found herself sneering, “Didn’t you say the groom and the bride shouldn’t meet before their wedding? Why are you being such a hypocrite?”James observed Tamara, who was in her wedding dress. His smile softened, “I just wanted to see you.”Tamara turned her attention back to the mirror and huffed, “Are you done?”James chuckled, “Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed today, Tamara?”She was even more pissy than usual.Tamara muttered dryly, “Congratulations. You totally got it right. Now get out. I need to put on my makeup.”James nodded, “I’ll wait for you outside.”James closed the door again.Just then, Tamara’s phone buzzed. She picked it up and smiled at the screen.She put down her phone and took her makeup brush. She grinned at the person in the mirror, “Are you ready?”“It’s all set,” muttered the person.“Then let the show begin.”…It was almost time for the start of the
The crowd gasped at the bride’s refusal. Was the bride trying to ruin the wedding?While the crowd was still in shock, the bride suddenly aimed a gun at the groom.Shouts and cries immediately erupted from the crowd. Some of them even started crying!James’ eyes darkened, and he glared at the veil-covered face harshly. He could see some glimpses of the face underneath it. The bride was Tamara.All of a sudden, the bride tore off her veil, and a familiar face came into view.“Helena Custry!” James gritted his teeth. He couldn’t believe that the bride was Helena!Helena had put on layers of makeup to disguise herself as Tamara. She sneered at James, “I bet you had never expected me to wake up.”“You were Evelyn!” James hissed at Helena. He should have been more thorough with his investigation yesterday!Damn it! He was so close!Helena’s gaze burned with hatred. “You demon! You tortured Jessica to death! She didn’t even know why she had to die! She was your fiancée, for goodness
James stared at the unfamiliar face. Although Tamara had deliberately disguised herself, James could recognize her from a mile away.Despite their icy demeanor, her eyes smoldered with intense hatred.James smiled, saying, “Maybe you should wash off all that makeup before talking to me, Tamara.”Tamara quirked an eyebrow. “Are you out of your mind?”That was his concern? There was a gun aimed at him, for goodness sake!James shrugged, “I might accidentally kill you if I stare at that face of yours for too long.”Tamara snorted, “Don’t be ridiculous. I’m the one who has the upper hand.”Tamara waved her gun before aiming it at James again. She cocked the trigger.James narrowed his eyes. “If you kill me, you won’t be able to get the antidote.”Tamara laughed mockingly, “Sorry to burst your bubble, but I’ve already found the antidote.”The text she received back at the dressing room was from George. He had informed her of their success in coming up with the antidote. Her family
James tore the gun away from Tamara’s hands and threw it aside.“You!” Tamara was furious. She punched James in the chest, but the bulletproof vest only brought pain to her.James’ gaze softened. “Come on. Don’t be like that. This is my specially-made bulletproof vest. It would only hurt you if you hit me.”Tamara put on an indifferent look. He might be wearing a bulletproof vest, but what about his lower body?Tamara kicked him where the sun didn’t shine.James’ face twisted in pain.Tamara focused all her attention on James’ lower body. James, however, focused his attention on Tamara’s upper body.Even though he was heavily wounded, his actions did not affect his performance. If anything, it only spurred him on.Tamara was shocked by his pain tolerance. She had to put her defenses up!James slammed Tamara into the ground. As soon as Tamara’s body hit contact with the floor, it let out a loud bang.James sighed at Tamara, “I know you’re good at martial arts, Tamara. But you’
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