The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 45

The room fell into a hush, with everyone holding their breath in anticipation as Morgan prepared to announce the name.

Lucius, as if already sure of the outcome, nonchalantly adjusted his collar, leaning forward slightly, ready to ascend the stage and accept the congratulations.

Morgan’s gaze slowly drifted towards Lucius, then away from him.

At that moment, the conference room door creaked open. Linden, pushing a wheelchair,

entered the room, followed by Morgan’s assistant, Paul.

Morgan’s eyes lit up as they fell on the man in the wheelchair. He was dressed in a dark suit and his handsome features were highlighted, giving off an aura of wisdom. His wheelchair slowly rolled over the golden confetti on the floor, and he steadily came into everyone’s view His sharp gaze swept over the shareholders, eventually landing on Lucius. A coy smile played on his lips as he turned to the silver–haired old man beside him.

“Grandpa, I’ve come back to the Andersen Corporation.”

Morgan felt a surge of emotion as he looked at his grandson in the wheelchair, whom he’d always held close to his heart. He had grown up! With a sudden surge of energy, Morgan rose to his feet and declared, “The new leader of the group is – Magnus!”

The room fell into an eerie silence. Everyone’s gaze shifted to Magnus, then to Lucius.

Lucius had been panicking since the moment Magnus had rolled in, but he held firm to the belief that, no matter how much Morgan loved the handicapped Magnus, he couldn’t possibly hand the presidency to him.

But then he heard Magnus‘ name!

until everyone started looking at him that he realized Magnus

His eyes were darting to Morgan in disbelief. Grandpa, what

couldn’t believe what was happening. He’d worked tirelessly for nine years, building up his

of losing control, quickly interjected, ‘Dad, you said the new president was going to be Lucius, right? Why would you announce Magnus as the new president today?

daughter–in–law had always favored Lucius. “Who said the presidency had to go to Luctus? Before, Magnus didn’t want to come back to Andersen Corporation. Now he has, and I think he’s

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Morgan and fell

watched

will be vice president. Anthony will be the general manager of Andersen Corporation. Everything else remains the same.” He gestured

to Morgan, looking up at him. “Thank you, grandpa. I won’t

trust you.

shock. His sanity was on the brink of collapse, and he felt a surge of rage bubbling up

heart. Lillian walked over and took his hand, “Lucius, calm down. Don’t upset your grandpa at this time.” Lucius’s handsome

Before this, he wanted to snatch his

to snatch the

not let you succeed!” Lucius murmured.

Morgan left, the shareholders started whispering, “Can Magnus handle it? He’s been sick for years. It’s not easy to be the president

thought he would be the new president. I didn’t

to be Magnus.

underestimate Magnus. If Morgan appointed him, he must be competent.”

wheelchair with his lips pursed and his gaze cold as he looked at the familiar yet alien faces. His deep voice echoed through the room “Under my leadership. Andersen Corporation will reach the pinnacle of the world I swear here today, if Andersen Corporation doesn’t become the top business empire in the world within a year,