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.

time, she

Tatum had kidnapped her and was now

back at Brian.She noticed that he had lost

do you think, Mr.Clark? Do you like my gift? Miss Woodsen told me that she's been dying to see you, so

walked towards Ayla,

think? Am I a good friend

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

then turned

achieve my goal.I hardly care about the process.Miss Woodsen had

Tatum's face

you want?" Brian asked

he wanted to do right now was to

give me the goods that I want, stop competing with me in my _ business endeavors from now on, and sign

gist of the agreement without

ambition was becoming more

Ayla? At once, she snatched away the contract,

can't agree to

Tatum's subordinate pressed his gun against Ayla's temple, and

faint smile appeared

agree to your demands

then turned to

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

agree, then forget it.Frankly, these things don't seem to matter to you,

Tatum heard that Brian wasn't willing to agree, he felt a bit

was impulsive, contrary to Brian's calm demeanor.For so many years, Lucas had been by his side, supporting him through

those goods.Do you still not understand what kind of person

Brian hated being threatened.

weren't for Ayla, he wouldn't have come

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

noticed that Ayla was backing away little

that a woman

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

villa, there was no need

afraid you'll be

he would agree to

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 reason to

had she wanted to

heard what he said, it

point, it didn't matter

you really cruel enough to let this woman

him, took out

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 do to

she looked at Brian and said, "I made you

won't be able to keep that promise

following second, she pushed Tatum

"No!"