The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 46

Back then, Magnus failed to understand Jamie’s intentions. Yet with the passage of time, he realized Jamie was trying to protect him, to prevent him from going head–to–head with his brother, Lucius.

Still, he never picked a fight with Lucius. It was Lucius who tried to kill Magnus when he was just sixteen, forcing him to live away from the family feud. Even after he had retreated,

Lucius still wanted him dead.

After moving to Sapphire Island, Magnus survived multiple assassination attempts organized by Lucius. Magnus‘ salvation came only when he met Perth. He then spent three years in France to receive treatment for his leg, but in reality, Dr. Frankie had restored sensation to his leg within six months.

He spent the remaining two and a half years training day and night within the organization. He really wanted to heed Jamie’s advice, to give up the fight with Lucius for the family

business. But he needed power to survive.

Lucius wanted him dead. How could he not fight back? Now, his own mother was asking him to hand over the position of CEO to Lucius. If he agreed, Lucius would kill him!

Could he really take such a risk? Especially now that he had a woman of his own. He could see a promising future ahead. He had to be powerful, to protect his woman and those he

cared for.

“Mother, both Lucius and I are your children. Why is it that only Lucius can be CEO and I cannot? Grandfather himself announced that the position belongs to me. Why would I possibly give it to Lucius?” His eyes held a hint of mockery, but mostly, they reflected his

pain.

“Magnus, Lucius has made significant contributions to the Andersen Corporation over the years. He is the rightful candidate for CEO. Your grandfather only chose you because he adores you. You are unfit for this position. You should give it up to Lucius.” Lillian couldn’t help but reveal her true feelings.

She seemed to be concerned about Magnus‘ health, wary of the strain the Andersen Corporation could put on him, yet she was scheming to get him to relinquish the position of

CEO.

“Give it up? Mother, didn’t you hear? Grandfather personally appointed me as the CEO of the Andersen Corporation. It hasn’t even been a day and you want me to hand it over to Lucius. If I do that, how would Grandfather view me, the grandson he had such high hopes for?”

was sharp as he stared at Lillian. “I

at Magnus. She hadn’t paid much attention to him over the years, and she was surprised to see that he was no longer the obedient little boy who would always follow her orders. He addressed her as Mother and

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distance he had put between them. He politely declined her request,

Since your grandfather has entrusted you with this responsibility, you should manage the Andersen Corporation

away, not even glancing at the other people in the

appointment as CEO during the shareholders‘ meeting had caused quite a

Melfort.

Natalia was back on Sapphire Island. That evening, when Linden and Magnus returned, the servants had already prepared dinner.

wheelchair.

the car door and saw Natalia’s delicate face. The fatigue of the day instantly disappeared.

come back for dinner.

sat in the wheelchair and held Natalia’s hand. “I will be very busy from now on. If you’re hungry, go ahead and eat and

“I’m not hungry. How was your first day

the situation, I’m always the strongest,” he looked into her

his grandfather. He thought of revealing this if the shareholders of

nothing of that sort happened. He remembered Natalia’s words “Once your legs are better,

to reveal that his legs were better because he was afraid she would leave So. unless it was absolutely necessary,

care of him attentively, serving his dinner and helping him

bathe

the study to work. He casually called Chase. “Get someone to clean up the house at Maplewood Manor. I’m going

your own place in Melfort? Didn’t Morgan ask you to stay at the

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to stay at the old house. I’ll just move

someone to tidy up right away. Speaking of which, Magnus, are you planning to spend some time with your wife? You’re always with her. No wonder you don’t want to stay

laughed heartily. As Magnus listened to him, he saw Natalia walking in with a cup

lemon tea.