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
“What the fuck, woman?” When Sebastian saw the fire extinguisher descending upon him, he held up his hand to catch it while his other hand reached to push Tamara back into the room.The fire extinguisher hit the floor with a loud bang. Tamara jumped at the sound, but before she could react, she was pushed up against the wall.Her eyes widened at the man in front of her. She couldn’t believe it was Sebastian.“What? Surprise to see me?” Sebastian had pushed Tamara against the wall with one hand while the other caged her in.Tamara struggled against him. She was not comfortable in the position they were in.She was stuck between a rock and a hard place.Sebastian tilted her face up and looked at her deviously. “Tamara, tell me why I have never noticed your love for acting.”Tamara’s heart skipped a beat. But she put on a confused look and pushed at Sebastian’s hand.Sebastian calmly let go of her face and ran his hand along her hair. He said in a low voice, “Have you forgotten? I
Tamara was getting redder by the minute. She wanted to struggle free, but her hands were pinned. Sebastian’s body had also caged her in.What a dangerous position to be in!They could feel each other’s breath fanning across their face. Tamara was reminded of their shared kiss.She remembered how soft they were and how sweet they tasted…Stop! What was she thinking?Tamara turned her face to the side and shut her eyes. She was trembling like a leaf in the wind.Sebastian had only planned to tease her. But when he saw her nervousness, something primal in him stirred.He slowly leaned down and blew in her ears. He teased, “What are you afraid of, Tamara? It’s not as if we hadn’t done it before. You’re even pregnant with my child. Aren’t you being a little bit prudish?”Bastard!Tamara wanted to curse at him. But the constant blow of his breath against her ears only sent further shivers down her spine.Of course, she acted like a virgin!Even though she was pregnant, she had con
Tamara’s mind had shortcircuited.Sebastian chuckled in amusement as he left the room. When Tamara returned to her senses, she threw a pillow at the door.Damn him!How could she ever win against him in terms of strength?Recalling the scene, Tamara’s face burned a bright red.Goddamn it!Tamara thrashed around in anger. Checking the time on her phone, she realized it was 10 am. She promptly decided to book an afternoon plane ticket home.She must leave this bastard of a man!When afternoon rolled around, Tamara was done packing her things and had left the hotel. Once she got into the taxi, she sent Anthony a text: “I’ll be going back to Londsville.”Anthony’s reply was swift: “So soon? Didn’t you say you wanted to rest for the day?”Tamara replied: “I’ll rest when I’m back home.”Anthony responded: “Understood.”Switching off her phone, Tamara turned her head to give one last victorious look at the hotel.With this, Sebastian would finally leave her alone.Tamara’s fligh
What?Tamara stopped. Ms. Thompson, on the other hand, was smiling from ear to ear. “Young Mrs. Lynch, Old Mr. Lynch is just expressing his concern for you.”Tamara felt her heart warm. She immediately shook her head in denial.She still remembered back when she first met Old Mr. Lynch. He had given her a stern look and was disappointed that she was mute.But he had changed his opinion of her.Old Mr. Lynch doubted Tamara’s denial. “I’m well aware of how Seb is as a person. You are pregnant with his child. Let me know if he ever mistreats you, and I will deal with him personally.”Tamara couldn’t believe her ears. She never thought the day would come when she would hear such heartwarming words from the emotionless Old Mr. Lynch.“Alright. You must be tired from your trip. Take some rest now. We’ll talk when Seb gets home.” Old Mr. Lynch noticed Tamara’s shock and returned to his usual calmness.Tamara immediately nodded and wrote, “Thank you, Grandpa.”Then, she went upstairs.
Old Mr. Lynch made his way to the garden.When Tamara was sure he had left, she tried to break free from Sebastian.However, Sebastian could easily keep her at bay with just a miniature of his strength.Tamara gave Sebastian a death glare. What the fuck did this ass want from her?Wasn’t the show over?“Did I say you could leave?” whispered Sebastian coldly.Tamara was taken aback by this. She pulled out her phone and typed, “What do you want?”Sebastian scanned through the text and laughed softly.Tamara widened her eyes at his laugh as her face flushed red. She struggled even harder against him.Did the man lose his mind?Didn’t he harbor great hatred for her and wanted nothing more than for her to disappear?Tamara could not figure him out. Because of this, she would do anything in her power to get away from him.Sebastian was a menace to society!Sebastian held Tamara by her waist and narrowed his eyes dangerously at her. “I said, stop moving.”Tamara pouted.She gra
Sebastian was taken aback by this. “Why haven’t I heard about this before, Grandpa?”Old Mr. Lynch huffed, “I wanted to take you by surprise.”Both Sebastian and Tamara fell silent at this.Especially Tamara. She didn’t know what caused this sudden change of heart in Old Mr. Lynch.The old man couldn’t care less about what the couple thought of him. He silently made his way to the television.Ms. Thompson prepared a room for the old man and brought him to his room.Tamara wrote to Sebastian: “What now? Grandpa still doesn’t know about our relationship.”Sebastian had a stern look as he read Tamara’s text. “We’ll talk about this later.”Then, he took his leave.Tamara sat there, confused. What did Sebastian mean by later?The longer Old Mr. Lynch stayed here, the more likely he was to find out how bad of terms they were on.They needed a plan.Tamara was clueless about Sebastian’s thoughts.As time went by, Tamara kept Old Mr. Lynch’s company by watching television with him
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