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 won’t go against Grandfather’s wishes. Please forgive me,

Lillian stared 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

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certain distance he had put between them. He politely declined her

you with this responsibility, you should manage the Andersen Corporation

in the conference room. He left with Linden and Paul,

CEO during the shareholders‘ meeting had caused quite

Melfort.

and Magnus returned, the servants had already prepared dinner. Natalia was waiting on the beach, and from a

wheelchair.

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

and nodded. “I was waiting for you to come back for dinner.

Natalia’s hand. “I will be very busy from now on. If you’re hungry, go ahead and eat and don’t wait

wheelchair towards the villa, “I’m not hungry. How was your first

Regardless of the situation, I’m always the strongest,” he looked into her deep blue eyes, silently vowing that he would not let anyone harm this

this if the shareholders of the Andersen Corporation

sort happened. He remembered Natalia’s words “Once your legs are better, I

better because he was afraid she would leave So. unless it was absolutely necessary,

at the villa, Natalia took care of him attentively,

bathe

someone to clean up the house at

Didn’t Morgan ask you to stay at the

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old house.

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 him, he saw Natalia

lemon tea.