The Substitute Bride: Making Memories Of Us (Lois Stone)

Brian stood on the island, the sea breeze blew across his back.

He had been waiting for over an hour but Tatum still hadn't shown himself.

"Mr.Clark, do you think he's not coming?" Jaime asked, walking up to him.

Tatum didn't mention to Brian that his bargaining chip was Ayla.

"He'll come.I'm sure of it," Brian said calmly.

There were several cigarette butts at his feet, implying that he was a bit anxious.

Since Tatum had asked to negotiate, it seemed like he had a bargaining chip that could force Brian into giving him whatever he wanted. Meanwhile, Ayla had lost consciousness after the drug had been injected to her body.

Tatum sat in front of her, waiting for her to wake up.

When she finally opened her eyes, he asked, "Miss Woodsen, how do you feel now?"

"Are you planning to control me with drugs?"

She could feel that her body was ina terrible condition.

Looking at her, Tatum said, "I just want you to live."

Even though she managed to endure the drug addiction, she could still die.

Glaring at him, Ayla said, "I don't need it.And you're not helping me, you're only helping yourself."

If she died right now, all his efforts would go in vain.

"If that's what you think, it's fine.Look, we're almost there, and Mr.Clark is waiting for you.Don't you want to see him?"

Tatum saw the hesitation in her eyes.

He could tell that she had feelings for Brian.

And the reason Brian was so willing to meet him was because he was hoping to see Ayla.

Brian watched as the plane landed and Tatum disembarked first.

"Mr.Clark, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"Mr.Green, it seems that you're a busy man these days."

Brian and Tatum stood one meter apart; there was a Strange tension on their faces.

"No, no.I'm not that busy.I just brought a special gift for you, Mr.Clark.I'm certain that you'll like it."

Tatum clapped his hands, and immediately, two bodyguards took Ayla out of the plane.

Brian looked at her pale face.

such a short time, she had

as he had expected, Tatum had kidnapped her and was now using her to get

back at Brian.She noticed that he had lost some weight.Was he miserable because

Do you like my gift? Miss Woodsen told me that she's been dying to see

Ayla, untying her

you think? Am I a

say, just spit it out! Don't you think it's a bit underhanded to use a woman

then turned

wished to "All I want is to achieve my goal.I hardly care about the process.Miss Woodsen had a good time at my villa, but she didn't seem to be accustomed

Tatum's face was

you want?" Brian

now was to take Ayla away from here

you give me the goods that I want, stop competing with me in my _ business endeavors from now on, and sign an agreement, you can take her away and I won't do anything to stop you, " said Tatum,

of the

ambition was

up for Ayla? At once,

can't agree to his

pressed his gun

faint smile appeared on Brian's

I'll agree to your demands for

then turned to

was easy to tell that she must've suffered a lot during her stay

to matter to you, Mr.Clark.You have a successful career, and you

Brian wasn't willing to agree, he felt

impulsive, contrary to Brian's calm demeanor.For so many years, Lucas had been by his

about those goods.Do you still not understand

Brian hated being threatened.

wouldn't have come

anyone.However, this specific situation is unique, isn't it? Your woman's life is

noticed that Ayla was backing

wildest imaginations that a woman like her would be

head.She was silently telling him that she wasn't worth giving

already chosen to drive her out of the villa, there

afraid you'll be disappointed,

like he would agree

no intentions of compromising, but he was determined to take Ayla back.She wasn't the least bit flustered, but she was surprised.She believed that he had a

wanted to be Brian's

now that she heard what he said, it kind

didn't matter what would happen

are you really cruel enough to

took out a

you really kill me with that gun? Didn't you drug me earlier? That changes nothing.In the end, I'll die, and there's nothing anyone can

"I made you a promise, and

won't be able to keep that

following second, she

"No!"