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 had turned

and was now using her

had lost some weight.Was he miserable because of what

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

towards Ayla,

I a good friend to you

said to Tatum, "Mr.Green, if there's something you want to say, just spit it out! Don't you think it's a bit underhanded

then turned

want is to achieve my goal.I hardly care about the process.Miss Woodsen had a good time at my villa, but

Tatum's

want?" Brian

was to take Ayla away

_ business endeavors from now on, and sign

the gist of the agreement without even skimming through

was becoming

At once, she snatched away the contract, tearing it to

can't agree

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

smile appeared on Brian's

to your demands for a

then turned to

she must've

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

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

demeanor.For so many years,

you still not

Brian hated being threatened.

it weren't for Ayla, he wouldn't have come here in the first

Your woman's life is in the palm of my hands.Don't you want to take her away from

noticed that Ayla was backing away little by

wildest imaginations that a woman like her would be

looked at Brian, shaking her head.She was silently telling him

drive her out of the villa, there was no need for him to give in

afraid you'll

would agree

he was determined to take Ayla back.She wasn't the least bit flustered, but she was surprised.She believed that

she wanted to

she heard what he said, it kind of

matter what would happen

are you really cruel enough to

took out

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

"I made you

unfortunately, I won't be able

second, she pushed Tatum

"No!"