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?”

stared at Lillian. “I won’t go against Grandfather’s wishes.

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

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

responsibility, you should manage the Andersen Corporation

the other people in the

the shareholders‘ meeting had caused quite a stir in

Melfort.

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

wheelchair.

the car door and saw Natalia’s delicate face. The fatigue of the day instantly disappeared. “Were you waiting for me, baby?”

you to come back for dinner. You should’ve been back by

Natalia’s hand. “I will be very busy from now on. If you’re hungry,

was your first day

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

revealing this if the shareholders of the Andersen Corporation caused a scene He would

sort happened. He remembered Natalia’s words

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

villa, Natalia took care of him attentively, serving his dinner and

bathe

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

ask you to stay at the old house?” Chase

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

you planning to spend some time with your wife? You’re always with her. No wonder you don’t want to stay at the

listened to him, he

lemon tea.