The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 58

He would never let Natalia be led astray any longer. He’d known all along about the feud between the two brothers on his aunt’s side. Now, he didn’t care about the bid for Andersen Corporation and the arranged marriage. But dragging Natalia into it was something he absolutely wouldn’t allow.

“Mrs. Andersen!” Hector pulled Natalia back, and suddenly someone called her from behind Turning around, they saw Linden walking over with a smile.

“Mrs. Andersen, I saw you after school when I was shopping, so I thought I’d give you a ride home.” He then turned to Hector. “So, you’re classmates with Mr Hector. I’m Mr. Magnus‘ butler, Linden”

Hector’s heart sank. “Isn’t Kendra my cousin’s wife? Who are you calling Mrs. Andersen?”

Linden paused for a moment, then laughed. “I wouldn’t know about that. All I know is that she is Mr. Magnus‘ wife. He has instructed me to protect her.

With a bow, he motioned to Natalia. “Miss Natalia, the car is over there. Please, after you.”

Natalia nodded, shot Hector a guilt–ridden look, and then walked toward the car. The car had long since left, but Hector still stood there, looking in the direction it had disappeared

Natalia didn’t say a word. Upon reaching home, she shut herself in the study to revise.

At Melfort Hospital, Kendra’s face had been swollen for days after the bodyguard’s assault. Her swelling had finally subsided that day.

Addison brought her some food, noticing that she was absent–mindedly staring out the window. “Kendra, you haven’t eaten in days. You should eat

something

Kendra turned to look at the steaming bowl of chicken soup Addison had brought. She didn’t have the slightest bit of an appetite. “Mother, this time Magnus had his bodyguard beat me up like this, and I won’t let him get away with it

flashing through them. She thought, “Natalia, it’s all your fault. I will make you

need to take care of your health first if you want to settle the score

face and

hospital, Kendra was discharged. Back at the Clarkson family mansion, she stood on the balcony, dialed a number on her phone and gave a few precise instructions. Standing on the balcony, and watching the sunrise, an evil smile appeared on her face.

school and came home every day, studying hard. Hector

Magnus left Melfort, Natalia waved goodbye to Sabrina and Lexi after school, then headed home to Maplewood Manor to study for her final exams, which were only half

Just as she crossed the intersection, Kendra appeared and blocked her path. Frowning. she asked, “What

her fiercely “You have no shame, Natalia. You still have the nerve to go to school. You must have been thrilled when you saw Magnus have his bodyguard beat me up. Do you know I spent a week

were children. Now she was living so happily, and Magnus had even hit her for Natalia. She could no longer hide her hatred. She wished she could tear

to the mansion to hit me that day. Who else is there to blame? I’ve said it before, we should live our separate lives from now on As for Magnus hitting you, I have already asked him not to hold a grudge But how could I possibly control Magnus thoughts? hoped you would stop causing trouble in the future!”

her blood boiled. She thought, “Oh, so now that you’ve become a substitute, you dare to talk

back to me?”

reply, she saw Natalia continue walking past her, as if she didn’t care to talk to her Kendra grabbed her by the wrist. Where do you think you’re going? Didn’t you hear me when I told you to leave Magnus and Maplewood

of Natalia always appearing so calm and collected She wanted to

told you to discuss this with Magnus. As long as he agrees. I’ll leave immediately

couldn’t possibly approach Magnus Only if Natalia left would she have a chance to reclaim her position as

so what

myself Goodbye Natalia really didn’t want to deal with her

leave Otherwise, I’ll make you lose everything, and you’ll even wish you were dead?”

to leave I’ve already paid my debts to you, and I won’t be manipulated by you anymore. Even if I leave Magnus, do you

if she left he would marry Kendra, because she’d figured uul ha real reason for marrying Kendra was to get back at