The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 73

It was James, Chase and Carter who came by.

Frankly, they thought that Magnus was one lucky chap. The guy had lived for over two decades, never once experiencing romance. And when he finally did, he ended up with the hot babe Natalia. They were undeniably envious. Compared to Natalia, the women they knew were mere commoners.

“Indeed,” Natalia affirmed with a smile when James asked. She did not understand why these three would suddenly show up at Maplewood Manor, and why Magnus was absent

She courteously brewed them some tea, inspecting each of them as she did. James, who was always trying to strike a conversation with a smile, and Chase, who spoke less, but spoke each word profoundly

And there was also Carter, who was fond of teasing Magnus when they were in France

She wondered, “Didn’t Magnus say he’d be home by noon when he left this morning? Do their arrivals have anything to do with Magnus early return?”

Yet, the three men in front of her seemed oblivious to Natalia’s confusion, especially James, who kept gazing at Natalia with his bright puppy eyes, smiling all the way

Then he said, “Oh, Magnus is indeed a lucky man. Not only are you beautiful, but you’re also considerate.”

Changing his tone, James proposed with a grin, “Natalia, why not ditch Magnus and leave with me? Magnus is so cold, he surely can’t be as romantic asi

am.”

was sitting next to him, elbowed him in the stomach.

wailing in pain.

good–natured, couldn’t help but chuckle. “You sure have guts, James. Isn’t this like the hundredth time you’ve tried

Magnus for long,

to dare to poke the bear, Chase commented, his words

who had just left the company, hurried back to Maplewood Manor. He took one look at the three men lounging on the couch, especially at James, who was grinning from ear to ear. With a frown, he said. “You guys sure got here fast!” Usually, they would hang out at the Golden Groove, but today, they had come to his place.

to Natalia, reaching out to cup her

“Wha ?”

was showing off his affection right in

glance before saying. “There’s a tough training camp in the desert. I can send you there to toughen up.”

you… fine, I won’t say anything anymore. Natalia, you have to help me!” Seeing his pitiful face,

laughter. Carter and Chase also burst into laughter Only Magnus

company, Chase had told him that they planned to gather at Maplewood Manor He didn’t expect them to come so soort Knowing they were worried because of Lucius assassination

constantly plotting against him, Carter, Chase, and James were the real brothers

utmost respect for Natalia. I promise I

was skilled, but being in a desert with no women, licking blood off knife blades every day just for

of yesterday’s events. She didn’t dare meet his

couldn’t help but wonder why Magnus seemed to care so much for her