The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 149

Isabella’s words ended with a heavy stream of tears. Her broken image was heart–wrenching. But Magnus was as cold as ever, his gaze indifferent. Hearing her speak of the past, of the lonely and painful times she spent with him, he retorted, “I didn’t say we couldn’t be friends. I’m married now. And for years, I’ve loathed women. Only my wife is the one I love.” He then pulled out a check from his drawer.

Take this, as a token of gratitude for your kindness, Isabella. Don’t harbor any unrealistic hopes.” He handed her the check.

Isabella stared at him, feeling as if her blood was running in reverse. He was giving her a check, buying off the past where she had been his companion for six months. From now on, they would be strangers. No, she couldn’t accept this. She took a step back, tears welling in her eyes.

“Magnus, can you really be this cruel? I loved you back then. My companionship can’t be measured by a check. If I accept this, it would be an insult to my dignity How can you be so heartless, Magnus?”

Isabella’s cries grew louder. Magnus frowned when she refused the check. “Alright, if you don’t want the check, then you don’t have to take it. Sit down, stop crying. Did you need something from me today?” He couldn’t stand a woman’s cry. It was annoying from this woman, it would only hurt him when

his wife cried

“Thank you” Isabella knew when to fold. She wiped her tears, thanked him and sat down. In an offhand manner, she asked, “Magnus, have you been busy lately? I really came just to see you”

“I’m not busy. Everything is as usual Magnus replied nonchalantly, flipping through some documents in his hand. He was wondering whether this woman was here just for a chat. The thought of the lipstick mark he saw that day made him feel disgusted

Seeing Magnus being distant and formal, Isabella didn’t want to overstay her welcome. She stood up ready to leave, 1 was just passing by and thought! would check on you. You go ahead with your work. I’ll take my leave” With that, she hurried to her feet

“Oops!”

along with Isabella’s gasp echoed in the room. Magnus instinctively looked up, only to find

my skirt got torn by a nail. What am I going to do?” Isabella

by this sudden mishap. How could there be a nail on his office chair? He got up to inspect

handsome face darkened. He was puzzled. Where

Isabella quickly pulled out her phone which she had already set to silent, and snapped a quick picture. She was

Magnus had managed to free her torn skirt But he had noticed her movement. He shot a cold glance at Isabella, his eyes filled

Then he smirked

you can’t go out like this.” Magnus thought for a moment, then took

jacket for me? I’ll wash it and return it to you tomorrow. Thank you,

throw it away when you’re done.” Magnus waved his hand indifferently, turned and went back to his

Isabella still

once can happen twice If she put in enough effort and planned carefully, Magnus would

were a prized possession and left the office with a beaming smile Once outside his office, she quickly leaned against the door and took a selfie, then sent it along with the previous picture to Kendra. The two images could readily be interpreted as them sharing a wild moment in the office, with her having to depart clad in

Well, she was waiting for her to get jealous and run off,

but send another text: [Opportunities like this don’t come

had feelings for

thing. Kendra laughed triumphantly, Hahaha, Natalia, you fool, just wait and

kissing, and photoshopped Magnus and Isabella’s faces onto