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.

into the

his lap as if it was the most natural thing to

kissed her, their lips meeting in a tender embrace. The fatigue from the day seemed to melt

surprise?” Natalia stared at his handsome face, her heart slowly succumbing to the man who was constantly showering her with

again someday, would you leave me?” His dark eyes

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

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she should leave.

darkened instantly, displeased with her answer. “Why? Don’t you enjoy staying with me?” His eyes instantly turned

that, Magnus. Once you can walk

a loss of what to

forget, you’re my woman. You can’t leave without my permission.” He scooped

to the

He 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

Haven’t I told you that you can only stay by my side for the rest of

onto the bed, embracing her tightly, his

to walk again soon and won’t need anyone to take care of you. You have big things to

you’re not allowed to leave. Do you hear me? If you want that

was talking about a marriage certificate. Was he planning to divorce Kendra? But there was no love between them. Even if they got the

her in his

fell asleep. Magnus‘ lips curled into a small smile as he

Two days passed.

would be announced, had finally arrived. It was also Magnus‘ first day of work at Andersen

the morning, the shareholders of Andersen Tower started pouring into the conference room The

Andersen Tower He stepped out of the limousine, his steps heavy His expression was icy as he strode into the building Although Morgan was in his eighties, his silver hair gave him an air of solemnity and majesty that was not to be trifled with As the doors of the conference room opened, he