The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 6

Natalia closed her eyes. Hadn’t Morgan claimed to adore Mr. Magnus? Yet here she was, being shipped off to Sapphire Island

No wedding and no ceremony. But then again, she was merely a stand–in, A ceremony would be meaningless anyway.

Was she going to take care of Mr. Magnus? As if he lacked caretakers.

She opened her eyes and glanced at the man in the sult next to her. “Where are we going?”

The suited man replied respectfully. “Ma’am, we’re headed to Sapphire Island. Mr. Magnus requested to skip the wedding and honeymoon, so you’ll be moving directly onto the island.*

Natalia merely nodded. It wasn’t her wedding to begin with Why would she be bothered about the ceremony?

After about an hour, the car finally came to a halt. Natalia opened her eyes to see an endless beach, an island, and a three story mansion surrounded by the sea on three sides, with a forest in the back. The only access was a single road leading to the mansion

The suited chauffeur opened the door for her, and Natalia stepped out, inhaling the fresh, salty air. She looked up to see a lush garden, plants bursting with vibrant colors. She stared blankly at the endless blue sea, the waves lapping at the sand

Her mind suddenly went blank. She was going to live here, in this strange place, for six months!

As she looked up, she saw a line of servants standing at the entrance of the mansion. Five men and five women, standing respectfully, all greeting in unison, “Welcome, Ma’am! We wish you and Mr. Magnus a happy marriage and a lifetime of happiness!”

This display startled Natalia. It felt like a welcoming fit for a king.

was luxuriously decorated with neat furniture On the wall opposite the living room was a

banner!

servant approached her, “Ma’am, dinner

about to move when the elevator nearby opened. A middle–aged man pushing a

on a smile, “Ma’am, you must be tired I am Linden, the butler.”

politely. Then she turned her gaze to the man on the wheelchair. He had a stunning face with a hint of aloofness, his dark eyes as cold as ice. This was Mr. Magnus, the man she’d heard so

was that such a handsome

pure and beautiful as the sky. He smirked and turned away after three seconds, pushing his wheelchair towards the dining

to eat at his own pace, ignoring Natalia as if she didn’t exist!

opened her mouth to say something but ultimately followed him to the dining table. She watched as

She didn’t know

noticed that she wasn’t eating. He frowned slightly but didn’t look

I have.

a napkin, he left the room, moving

clearing the table. “Wait… I haven’t finished eating yet,” she

protest She had been busy all day and hadn’t had

his guest, no, she was his wife! He didn’t even talk to her, let alone feed

eat!” She might as well make the best

servants and Linden, who were struggling not to laugh, she grabbed the food

on the balcony, his face expressionless. “Did she eat?” His low voice

nice. She’s pretty and not picky about

he had prepared. He had intentionally arranged for a simple meal to see how she would react.

have thrown a tantrum or gotten angry. She