The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 44

She was about to ascend the staircase when he grabbed her hand, halting her. She must have thought he was going to stop her from pursuing her education, the silly girl.

“I promise you, and I will make it happen. But for now, you need to stay put, given the circumstances.” Magnus‘ deep, dark gazes stared intensely at her.

“I know, Magnus, thank you.” She raised her hand to touch his chiseled handsome face, smiling as she looked at him. His heart fluttered like a feather in the breeze as he looked into her blue eyes.

The shareholders‘ meeting of Andersen Corporation was three days away.

James and Chase unexpectedly arrived on the island that day. After greeting Natalia, they retreated to the study where they remained the entire afternoon. They stayed for dinner that

evening.

James sat at the table, grinning at Natalia, “Nat, has Magnus been treating you well?” He flashed his pearly white teeth.

“Yes,” Natalia replied, smiling.

“If he ever mistreats you, you can come with me.” he winked at her, with a playful smile on his

face.

Chase, from behind, kicked him in the butt, “Stop flirting with our sister–in–law. Be careful or Magnus will send you to the Death Valley.”

James yelped and pretended to be injured, collapsing on the couch. Natalia couldn’t help but giggle at their antics. Her laughter was like a cloud floating in the sky, and it caught the attention of Magnus who had just stepped out of the elevator. His heart ached a little. It had been so long since he had seen her genuinely laugh. She was truly beautiful when she

smiled.

Chase turned and glanced at Natalia, shock evident on his face.

and Chase left. Magnus pulled Natalia into the bedroom and sat

She sat on his lap as if it was the most natural

The fatigue from the day seemed to melt away. “Just a

her heart slowly succumbing to the man

someday, would you leave me?” His dark eyes seemed like whirlpools,

he could walk again, he wouldn’t need her anymore.

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she should leave.

answer. “Why? Don’t you enjoy staying with me?” His

it’s not that, Magnus. Once you can walk again, you won’t need

of what to do.

can’t leave without my permission.” He scooped her up

to

hadn’t lost his temper like this in a while. He was acting strange again. She sat up, touching her sore nose, “Magnus, don’t you know what our relationship is? You and Kendra are the ones who are married.” Her heart ached at the thought of Kendra being his legal

You don’t need to worry. Haven’t I told you that you can only stay by

onto the bed, embracing her tightly, his eyes never leaving

eyes as she looked up at Magnus, “I’m not causing trouble. I’m just thinking about how you’ll be able to walk again soon and won’t need anyone to take care of you. You have big things to do, and I can’t do anything. I’m afraid your grandfather will look down on me again.”

lifted her chin, “Remember, whether I can walk or not, you’re not allowed to leave. Do you hear me? If you want that piece of paper, I’ll give it to you. Trust me.”

certificate. Was he planning to divorce Kendra? But there was no love

as he held her in his arms. Her heart was

Magnus‘ lips curled into a small smile as he held her petite body close, slowly drifting off

Two days passed.

where the new CEO of Andersen Corporation would be announced,

Andersen Tower started pouring into the conference room The crucial day had finally come

strode into the building Although Morgan was in his eighties, his silver hair gave