A look of terror crossed Tamara’s face. She looked so helpless under the dim light.Sebastian was like a beast. He stared into her eyes and only got off her when he noticed her tears.Tamara took in a deep breath.She didn’t miss the way Sebastian had lost control moments ago.Tamara shut her eyes to calm herself down.Just as her breathing had normalized, she sat up and prepared to leave the bed.“Where are you going?” Sebastian still had his eyes shut when he felt a shift in the bed. He quickly held onto Tamara’s arm and asked in a cold tone.Tamara tried to break free from his grip and failed for the millionth time.Tamara bit her lips, and tears welled up in her eyes.She didn’t know what overcame her.Just when the two of them were inches apart, she found herself longing for their lips to connect.Why would she have such a yearning?She should be wary of how Sebastian was acting toward her, and yet…It was a weird feeling. One that she was scared of.She must keep it
“Why is a pregnant lady like you awake this early in the morning? Go back to sleep!” Old Mr. Lynch was already outside waiting for her.Tamara quickly shut the door. She was honestly getting quite annoyed at this.She suspected the old man had been camping outside the room all night without sleep.But why would he do that?Did he find out about the agreement Tamara had with Sebastian?Amidst her confusion, she failed to notice Sebastian was done showering.A breeze of cold air hit her from behind, and Tamara snapped around. Sebastian was standing behind her with only a towel on him.Tamara widened her eyes and pointed a shaky finger at him. But then, she realized she was the one invading his privacy and immediately turned back around.Sebastian chuckled at this and stalked toward her.Tamara felt a warmth behind her and quickly took a few steps forward. Unbeknownst to her, she was playing right into Sebastian’s hand.Tamara noticed something was off and quickly spun around.
Tamara narrowed her eyes at this. Return Simmons Corporation to its former glory?Tamara sneered mockingly.Ms. Thompson came in with a dish. Tamara put down her phone and dug in.Ms. Thompson was smiling from ear to ear. “Of course, couples shouldn’t be sleeping in different rooms. Take a look at yourself. You looked much better than before.”Tamara choked on her food.Ms. Thompson hurried to say, “Chew properly, Young Mrs. Lynch.”Tamara huffed in annoyance.Ms. Thompson’s words had hit a nerve.What did Ms. Thompson even mean by she looked better after spending the night with Sebastian?She was up all night!Tamara wanted to scream, but the only thing she managed to put out was a smile on her face. She resumed her meal.Ms. Thompson could sense that Tamara did not wish to continue the conversation and cleverly kept her mouth shut.Old Mr. Lynch had come down by then. He gave Ms. Thompson a look, and she immediately walked toward him.There was some distance between the
“And you are good at the game?” Sebastian said calmly.Benjamin pouted.“It’s just a game. Who cares about skills,” whined Benjamin.Sebastian snorted at this. He didn’t believe in Benjamin’s gaming skills.Benjamin saw the look on his face and asked, “Seb, are you a pro at this game?”Sebastian cast a glance at him. “It’s an easy game.”Benjamin huffed, “Prove it then! I want to see just how good you are at it!”Benjamin threw the phone and Sebastian and smiled mockingly at him.Benjamin was here to pass the time, but Sebastian had completely ignored his presence. He had no choice but to play games on his phone.Sebastian calmly took the phone in his hand.The match soon started. Benjamin had chosen a warrior class character.Benjamin peered over Sebastian’s shoulders. “Hey! Don’t lose the game! I don’t want to lose my rank!”Sebastian ignored him.Back in the game, Margot was busy chatting up a storm with Tamara with Tamara’s occasional chat reply.“That’s weird. Why ha
Benjamin butted in, “Who is it? Let me see.”He saw the game ID. It was Cutie-pie.Benjamin narrowed his eyes. “This is…”He turned to Sebastian. “Isn’t this the person you’re playing with?”Jerome paused before peering at the ongoing game. He exclaimed excitedly, “This is her! She’s a legend in the gaming community. She is a top player on the country’s server. She even turned down gaming invitations from popular gaming clubs! Even now, she would not accept donations during her live broadcasts. She has over 30 million fans and her existence is god-tier!”Jerome buzzed with excitement.He was also into gaming. Naturally, he grew curious about the streamer. When the company first came up with the idea to enter the gaming industry, he immediately thought of her.He couldn't believe Sebastian was gaming with her now.Jerome cast an excited look at Sebastian. “Young Mr. Lynch, this is a one-in-a-million opportunity.”Sebastian raised his eyebrow and said indifferently, “Search up a
Sebastian cocked an eyebrow at this.“That’s where you live,” said Benjamin.Jerome tilted his head in confusion. “Was there such a good gamer in the Lynch family?”Sebastian was deep in thought.A good gamer…No. There was no one like that in the Lynch family.However, that was before Tamara came into the picture.Could it be?Was being a tea barista not her only secret identity?Sebastian gathered his thoughts and pulled out his phone. He looked for Tamara’s contact.There it was, Tamara Simmons.It was her own name.Completely different from the game ID.So, this must be a coincidence.Benjamin whistled in amusement. “I can’t track them anymore. They must be a hacker too.”His voice was filled with admiration, and he grew curious about the person. “I must find out who this person is.”Jerome’s mood had dampened. “How am I supposed to find her if I don’t have any information on her?”Benjamin patted Jerome on the back. “Calm down. You can always send her a message.”
Then…The screen lagged before going completely dark. What was happening?Sebastian frowned. He clicked on the site only to find he had been removed from the live broadcast.His face fell at this. Just then, a notification popped up on the screen: “The system is under maintenance for the next half an hour. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.”Sebastian clenched his jaw.Damn it! Sebastian picked up his phone and called home angrily.It was Ms. Thompson who answered again.“Has Tamara drank the tea?” Sebastian asked in a low voice.Ms. Thompson replied, “She said she would drink it later.”“What was she doing when you went in?” Sebastian looked out the window.Ms. Thompson blinked before replying, “She was resting in bed. What’s wrong, Young Mr. Lynch?”“Nothing.” Sebastian hung up the call and narrowed his eyes.Was she resting in bed?But the pair of hands looked oddly familiar.Was his mind playing tricks on him?“What the hell? Why did the system decide to
How could he do this?Tamara’s face flushed bright red, and her bright eyes glistened. She did not dare to meet Sebastian’s gaze.Sebastian sneered lowly, then grabbed her arm and started observing it.Tamara tried her best to pull her arm back, but the man was too strong. She could do nothing to resist him.“What the hell does he want?” Tamara thought.She looked up at Sebastian with that question in her eyes. However, the man’s gaze was fixed on her hand.He loosened his grip on Tamara not a moment later.Doubt lingered in Sebastian’s eyes as he regarded her. “Could it not have been her?” he wondered.Tamara’s hands were small and delicate. Her fingers were slender and nice to look at.He recalled that while the hands shown in the live broadcast were fair and slender, they were not as small as Tamara’s.Sebastian figured there might be an issue with the video angle.He retracted his burning gaze from Tamara’s hand to look up at the woman.At this moment, Tamara’s cheeks 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