Sebastian chuckled lowly. He tilted Tamara’s head up and kissed her.As the sun set on the horizon, his men came to inform them they had found James’ whereabouts. He was indeed trying to escape from Biarus but was caught just as he was about to board the ship. He was now going against Anthony.After receiving the news, Sebastian and Tamara rushed over immediately. The waves crashed against the reef, and the cold wind blew over them. It sent chills down one’s spine.Sebastian and Tamara got out of the car with Helena trailing behind them.“Miss...” Anthony found himself greeting when he saw Tamara.Tamara pursed her lips and did not respond. She observed Anthony before her gaze fell on James, who was not far from them.The white suit James had was eye-catching. The darkness around him was like a beast, lying in wait to swallow him whole. Tamara could feel his gaze on her, filled with passion and lust. James didn’t bother hiding his emotions from her.Tamara’s brows furrowed tig
Helena was hell-bent on making James suffer a fate worse than death. So, after crippling all of his limbs, she stopped shooting and put away her gun. Tamara walked over.Helena turned around and said to her, “Tammy, I’ll be heading back first.”Tamara nodded. “I’ll send someone to accompany you.”As she looked around, Anthony stepped forward. “I’ll accompany her.”Helena glanced at Anthony and furrowed her brows, but she kept silent and walked toward a car.Anthony followed behind her. His tall figure almost completely enveloped her small frame.Tamara gave them a glance before turning her attention to James, who was lying on the beach. Even though his body was twitching, his gaze was fixed on her.“You’re cruel, Tamara,” muttered James faintly.Tamara retorted, “You’re one to speak.”James chuckled. “Really? When I think about it, I am indeed quite cruel. Jessica did like me, but she didn’t like me enough. When you like someone, shouldn’t you be willing to die for them? I
“I’ll call them now to check if the children were really poisoned. We will know once we check.” Sebastian calmed Tamara down. He didn’t want to see her get swept away by her emotions.The cold wind blew over them, and Tamara calmed down a little upon hearing Sebastian’s words. She released James.James looked at them with amusement. “I was able to secretly poison your family. What’s so hard about poisoning a few unconscious children?”His words riled Tamara up again. She forced herself to calm down and glared at him angrily. “James, you can’t deceive me. You never had the chance to poison them.”Sebastian held her arm. “I’ll make the call first.”He took out his phone and called Jerome. After giving out some instructions, they waited patiently for the news.The results of a blood test would take some time to come back.James sneered and lay on the ground. The wind blowing against him sobered him up. “If I can’t have my happy ending, neither can any of you.”“Tamara, you were se
Night fell. The lights from the ship were blinding. They shone down on James, clearly displaying his relief at dying.Tamara’s hand trembled, and she glared at James. Her eyes burned with anger, but another emotion also took root in her gaze. Tears rolled down her cheeks uncontrollably.“Tammy,” Sebastian said as he pulled her into his embrace. He could feel her trembling against him. Carefully, Sebastian took the gun from her and whispered, “I just received news from the hospital. Our children are okay. They were not poisoned.”Tamara’s eyes flew open. “What?”They weren’t poisoned…So James didn’t inject them with another type of poison?Sebastian noticed Tamara’s confusion. He nodded, “You heard me. They weren’t poisoned again. Our children are safe.”They were safe. They were alive!Tamara cried happy tears, and the gentle breeze gently caressed them away from her face.The bodyguards released James.He lay still on the beach. Blood was still flowing out of him, staining
Sebastian snaked his arm around her waist and buried his face into her abdomen. She was soft, like a teddy bear.His hot breath fanned against Tamara’s body. Even through the thick bathrobe, Tamara could feel his every breath.The temperature in the room rose.Tamara’s face turned bright pink. “We should sleep, Sebastian. Let’s go back to Clacton tomorrow. I miss our children.”Sebastian hummed in agreement.He stood up and carried Tamara to bed.Although the bed was soft, it was nothing compared to Tamara.The longing Sebastian had for Tamara flooded over him. It hadn’t fulfilled his need even if they had been together all day.They had been separated for 47 days, but it felt like ages since then.As the night went on, the stars appeared in the sky and silently watched over the couple, bearing witness to this beautiful moment between them.…The following day, all of them headed for the airport.Helena was still recovering. After the whole ordeal yesterday, she had only gr
Kimberly stared at the people inside the ward shyly. Her palms were sweating from nervousness.Were they Joseph’s family?Was she actually meeting his family?Kimberly’s heart pounded at the realization.Tamara turned to Joseph. She noticed he looked indifferent to this guest. “Who’s this, Joseph?”Joseph shrugged. “Just a friend.”Kimberly was a little disappointed. Joseph didn’t seem happy to see her.Was it because of his injury?Kimberly shook it off. Joseph had just recovered. It was normal for him to be moody right now.Tamara came up to Kimberly and opened the door for her. “Come on in, Miss Lore.”Kimberly muttered softly, “Thank you.”Tamara poured her a glass of water. “So, how did you and Joseph meet?”Kimberly took the glass from Tamara. Although she blushed easily and was incredibly shy, she still exuded elegance. “We met at Nammu Bay.”“Nammu Bay?” Tamara quirked an eyebrow. “What a coincidence.”Kimberly flushed red. She sneaked a glance at Joseph, only to
Tamara smiled, “For you, anything.”Jayden smiled gently at Tamara. “Did he give you a hard time?”Tamara shook her head. “Nope.”Jayden nodded. “That’s good to know. But it’s weird. He had done all these terrible things to us, yet his claws never reached you.”Tamara paused. Maybe…James did love her…But that was a twisted kind of love. Tamara wanted nothing to do with it.“That’s all in the past now, Jayden. Let’s not talk about that,” muttered Tamara softly. She turned to Camilla. “Thank you for taking care of Jay for these past few days. You were even almost caught up in this mess.”Camilla mumbled indifferently, “It’s not your fault.”Tamara was used to Camilla’s indifference. She smiled and said, “But it’s all over now. Once Jay recovers, the two of you should spend some time together. You two should be honest with each other. Stop bottling up your emotions and thoughts.”Camilla pursed her lips and said nothing.Jayden smiled faintly and asked, “Where’s Sebastian?”Ta
Once Sebastian was done with his work, he went straight to the ICU. His heart broke at how frail his children looked.Seeing Tamara’s despair was another punch in the gut. Sebastian found himself gasping for air.His rough hands patted comfortingly on Tamara’s back.After a while, Tamara managed to get her emotions in check. She wiped her tears away and glanced at her children again.She quickly looked away and held Sebastian’s hand. “Let’s go.”Sebastian hummed before pulling her into his arms. They headed for the lift.They went to the Moore manor as soon as they left the hospital.Tamara remembered Old Mrs. Moore’s condition. When the old lady saw Sebastian, she froze.She carefully reached for Tamara’s hand. “Who’s this, Alex? Is he your boyfriend?”Tamara nodded happily. “Yup. He’s my fiancé.”Old Mrs. Moore tilted her head in confusion. She frowned, “He looks different from when I last saw him, and I remember you hated arranged marriages. Didn’t you want to forge your o
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