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?”

he stared at Lillian. “I won’t

that he was no longer the obedient little boy who

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suggested a certain distance he had put between them. He politely declined her request, leaving

you should manage the Andersen Corporation

even glancing at the other people in the conference room. He left with Linden and Paul, heading

as CEO during the shareholders‘ meeting had

Melfort.

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

wheelchair.

delicate face. The fatigue of the day instantly disappeared. “Were you

you to come back for dinner. You should’ve been back by now if you didn’t have any engagements.”

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

villa, “I’m not hungry. How was your first day at the Andersen Corporation? Did you manage it well?”

it just fine, Natalia. Don’t you know your husband is quite capable? Regardless of the situation, I’m always the strongest,” he looked into her

revealing this if the shareholders of the Andersen Corporation caused a scene He would simply stand up and deal with

happened. He remembered Natalia’s words “Once your legs are

was afraid she

care of him attentively, serving his

bathe

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

ask you to stay at

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don’t want to stay at the old house. I’ll just move to Maplewood Manor.”

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 at the

to him, he saw Natalia walking

lemon tea.