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.

short time, she had

and was

he had lost some weight.Was he miserable

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

walked towards Ayla,

I a

spit it out! Don't you think it's a bit underhanded

then turned to

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

on Tatum's face

want?"

do right now was to take Ayla away from

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,

gist of the agreement without even skimming through

was becoming

give everything up for Ayla? At once, she snatched away the contract,

agree to

this point, Tatum's subordinate pressed his gun against Ayla's temple,

faint smile appeared on

think I'll agree to your demands for

turned to

to tell that she must've suffered a lot during

don't seem to matter to you, Mr.Clark.You have

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

impulsive, contrary to Brian's calm demeanor.For so many years, Lucas

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

Brian hated being threatened.

he wouldn't

threats from anyone.However, this specific situation is unique, isn't it? Your woman's life is in the palm of my hands.Don't you want to take

was backing

a woman like her would

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

already chosen to drive her out of the villa, there was no need for him to

you'll be disappointed,

seem like he would agree to any

Ayla back.She wasn't the least bit flustered, but she was surprised.She believed that he had a reason to say

had she wanted

she heard what he said,

it didn't matter what would happen

enough to let this woman die

to him, took out a gun, and pressed it against her

drug me earlier? That changes nothing.In the end,

Brian and said, "I made you a promise, and I never broke that

I won't be able to

she pushed

"No!"