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.

furniture On the

banner!

her, “Ma’am,

elevator nearby opened. A middle–aged man

man immediately put on a smile, “Ma’am, you must be tired I am Linden, the

face with a hint of aloofness, his dark eyes as cold as ice. This was Mr. Magnus, the

how unfair it was that such a handsome man was forced

girl in a pink dress with deep blue eyes as pure and beautiful as the sky. He smirked and turned away after three seconds, pushing his wheelchair towards the

at his own pace, ignoring Natalia

but ultimately followed him to the dining table. She watched as he gracefully scooped soup into

She didn’t know

eating. He frowned slightly but didn’t

mild anger, “This is all I have. If you don’t want to

his mouth with a napkin, he left the room, moving straight into the elevator to go upstairs.

table. “Wait… I haven’t finished eating yet,” she murmured. She hadn’t said she didn’t want

away, her stomach growling in protest She

no, she was his wife!

quickly got up. I’ll eat!” She might as well make the

watchful eyes of the servants and Linden, who were struggling not to laugh, she grabbed the food that hadn’t

the balcony, his face expressionless. “Did she

nice. She’s pretty and not picky about food. After you left, she ate a lot.” Linden responded with

the sea, his eyebrows furrowed slightly She hadn’t complained, and she even ate the simple meal he had prepared. He had intentionally arranged for a

her freedom. She should have thrown a tantrum or gotten angry. She must be putting on a show for him,