“Let’s head in,” smiled Joseph.Kimberly nodded.She was too cute!Joseph sucked in a breath before he promptly marched inside.The interior decoration was cozy, with only a few tables and chairs. When they entered, there was just one other table inside, which was occupied. That table of people was enjoying some beer.Joseph furrowed his eyebrows at the sight of it all. While he was still picking out a spot, Kimberly’s head appeared behind him, and she greeted the lady behind the counter. “Hello, Aunt Colstone.”When the lady heard her voice, she unconsciously looked up. Her eyes lit up when she saw it was Kimberly. “Kim, you’re here. It’s been so long. Were you busy?”Kimberly took a seat obediently and nodded. “I was quite busy. I’ll have my usual Aunt Colstone.”She then turned to Joseph. “The menu is on the wall. You can have a look at it.”Joseph shrugged and muttered faintly, “I’ll have what you’re having.”Kimberly gave her orders to Aunt Colstone with reddened cheeks.
Joseph squinted his eyes in suspicion. “Something’s not right with Kimberly,” he thought. Why was she flustered over his question?Could there be some hidden secrets about her trip to Nammu Bay?Joseph checked the time on his watch and waited patiently.Before entering the restaurant, he noticed there was a convenience store nearby. Kimberly should be back soon.However, Kimberly had been gone for ten minutes and still hadn’t returned.Joseph couldn’t help but frown. He stood up and paid the bill before walking out.This was an old town with many alleys. Joseph looked around at the door before walking to the convenience store. He asked the worker, “Excuse me, have you seen a girl in a pink dress?”The worker gave it a thought. “She bought some water from me and left. I didn’t notice which way she went.”“Thank you.” Joseph retracted his gaze and looked around. He took out his phone and dialed Kimberly’s number while walking toward the nearest alley.“Hello...” It took a long
“Are you okay?” Joseph lowered his gaze. He gave Kimberly a look of concern.Kimberly started crying.She was terrified! She had never experienced anything like this before! That man even touched her face. It was disgusting! Joseph saw how much this affected Kimberly. He immediately frowned and looked at the man who had just gotten up from the ground. He said to Kimberly, “Wait here.” Kimberly instinctively grabbed him, “What are you going to do?” She sobbed sadly. Tears hung from her eyes, and she looked so innocent and pure.Joseph sucked in a deep breath and instinctively looked away. “Are you telling me you want to let him off the hook?” He pointed to the disgusting man. “No.” Kimberly immediately shook her head. That man had harassed her. He had to be punished! “Then be a good girl and wait for me here, okay?” Joseph said softly. His voice softened as he looked at her pitiful appearance. “Okay,” nodded Kimberly. She let go of Joseph. Joseph looked at where
Joseph raised his eyebrows in surprise and stared at Kimberly’s timid expression. “You want me to accompany you while you take a shower?”Kimberly remained silent.Joseph smiled, “I believe we’re not on that level yet, right, Miss Lore?”Kimberly stammered, “I didn’t mean that. I just want you to wait outside. I will…I will…”Joseph observed Kimberly’s nervousness. Her eyes darted around, and she looked like a cornered bunny. Joseph’s gaze softened. “Alright,” he compromised. He didn’t know why he was weak against Kimberly’s glossy eyes.They entered the room together. The room was a suite, so it had a living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom.Kimberly felt relieved when she saw Joseph following her inside. “Go on. I’ll be right here,” said Joseph. He took a seat on the couch and crossed his legs. He looked nonchalant yet strikingly charming like this. Kimberly’s heart started racing, and she averted her gaze. She entered the bathroom.The sound of running water soon filled
Joseph gave Kimberly a blank stare. “Then…I guess this is goodbye.”Kimberly giggled before getting off the car. She waved goodbye at him.Joseph returned a smile and started the engine.As Joseph drove away, Kimberly’s smile slowly faded away. Someone appeared behind her.“Miss.” The man was in a full black suit. It was obvious he was a bodyguard.The bodyguard had been following her around the entire night, but he had stayed in the shadows. Kimberly had also ordered him to stay out of sight, even when she was under attack.Kimberly blinked mischievously. “Don’t I look cute and pure?”The bodyguard remained silent.Kimberly laughed and headed for the manor.…Joseph went straight to 1999. Once inside, he saw the dancers dancing seductively on stage. Joseph frowned.He thought, “What a sore sight!”A cute and pure face appeared in his mind. The glossy eyes were staring timidly at him.“Fuck!” he swore inwardly.What was wrong with him?“Hey, handsome. Care for a drink?”
Sebastian took a deep breath and stalked closer to Tamara. He carefully chose his words and told Tamara about the phone call.Tamara grew pale. "But…how…"Sebastian held her hand. “Calm down. I have already prepared a flight for us. We’ll head over now. We can still make it…”“No. Impossible. She wouldn’t…she couldn’t…" Tamara shook her head. “Let’s go!”She didn’t even want to imagine it.Sebastian had just received a call from someone in Nammu Bay. The person told Sebastian they found Benjamin and Margot. But Margot was seriously injured.Who hurt her?Who was going after her?A million questions swirled inside Tamara’s mind. She ran upstairs to pack up her things. Her blood had run cold.Nothing must happen to Margot!Time was of the essence. Sebastian’s private jet arrived at the airport after an hour, and it took another two hours before they headed toward Nammu Bay.After five long hours, the private jet landed at an open field owned by the Lane family.Sebastian and
“Margot.” Tamara smiled with great joy as she noticed Margot waking up.“Tammy…” called out Margot weakly. Her lips were cracked, and she looked pale.“What happened, Margot? Where’s Benjamin? Why isn’t he with you?” Tamara had millions of questions, but these were the most important ones right now.Margot had just woken up, and she was exhausted. The wounds on her body pulsed with pain, causing Margot to furrow her eyebrows uncontrollably."What happened…I…don’t remember…" Margot tried to recall what had happened, but her mind was a mess.Tamara was shocked. “You don’t remember?”How could she not remember?Did someone wipe Margot’s memories clean? Or was it because she had just woken up?Both were realistic possibilities.Tamara shook it off. “Let’s forget about that for now. Are you hungry? In pain?”Margot frowned and said, “I’m starving, and it hurts everywhere.”Tamara sighed, “You’re heavily injured, so you’ll be in pain for a while. I’ll go and get you some food. Giv
Thinking back to those dark days, Margot’s eyes burned with hatred.Tamara’s face hardened. “I never thought she would return. We shouldn’t have let her go back then.”Margot closed her eyes and forced herself to calm down.“Don’t worry, Margot. Since I’m here and seeing how badly she messed you up, I swear I will put an end to her. The cursed bugs must be destroyed at all costs!”Tamara’s eyes grew icy cold, with determination shining deep within.Margot smiled. “I’m hungry.”Tamara composed herself and pulled out a lunch box. She started feeding Margot.Just then, Sebastian walked in. When he saw Tamara feeding Margot, his brows furrowed tightly together.Margot saw him walking in from the corners of her eyes. She immediately felt shivers running down her spine.It had been some time since she last saw Sebastian. Who knew he could get scarier than he already was?It wasn’t winter in Nammu Bay yet. Why did Margot feel cold?Damn!Tamara glanced at Sebastian. “Sit down. W
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