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

as he had expected, Tatum had kidnapped her and

he had lost some weight.Was he miserable because of

Woodsen told me that she's been

walked towards Ayla, untying

think? Am I a good friend to

if there's something you want to say, just spit it out! Don't you think it's a bit

then turned to

he 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

Tatum's face

want?" Brian

to take Ayla away

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

of the agreement without even skimming

ambition was becoming

Brian really going to give everything up for Ayla? At once, she snatched away the contract, tearing it to

agree to his

this point, Tatum's subordinate pressed his gun against Ayla's temple, and shouted, "Shut

faint smile appeared on Brian's

agree to your demands

turned to

she must've suffered a lot

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

that Brian wasn't willing

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

still not understand what kind

Brian hated being threatened.

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

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

Ayla was backing

a woman like her

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

he had already chosen to drive her out of the villa, there was no need

afraid you'll be

didn't seem like he would agree

of compromising, but he was determined to take Ayla back.She wasn't the least bit flustered, but

wanted

he said,

this point, it didn't matter what

are you really cruel enough to let this woman

Ayla back to him, took out

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

smile, she looked at Brian and said, "I made you

able

following second, she

"No!"