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

he had lost some weight.Was he miserable because of what

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

Ayla,

Am I a

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 to use a

turned

whenever 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

smile on Tatum's face

want?" Brian

to take Ayla away from here as soon as

on, and sign an agreement, you can take her away and I won't do anything to stop you, " said Tatum, dragging Ayla

the gist of the agreement

ambition was

At once, she snatched away the contract, tearing it

can't agree to

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

faint smile appeared on

think I'll agree to your

turned to

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

to you, Mr.Clark.You have a successful career, and you hardly care about those

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

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

care about those goods.Do you still

Brian hated being threatened.

Ayla, he wouldn't have come here in

don't like receiving threats from anyone.However, this specific situation is unique, isn't it? Your woman's life is in the palm

Ayla was backing away

a woman like her would be

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

chosen to drive her out of the villa, there was

afraid you'll be disappointed,

he would agree to any

came here, he had 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 reason

wanted

she heard what he said,

didn't matter

enough

took out a gun, and pressed

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

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

be able to keep that promise

she pushed Tatum

"No!"