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!”

with Isabella’s gasp echoed in the room. Magnus instinctively

to

He got up to inspect and

He was puzzled. Where did this nail

down to free Isabella’s skirt from the nail. The moment Magnus bent down, Isabella quickly pulled out her phone which she had already set to silent, and snapped a quick picture. She

By this time, Magnus had managed to free her torn skirt But he

Then he smirked

like this.” Magnus thought for a moment, then took off his jacket, “Wrap this around you. It’ll save you the

“Your jacket for me?

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

still felt overjoyed. She tied the jacket around her waist. Tm leaving now, Magnus Thank

enough effort and

it 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 Magnus’s jacket because her

type? Well, she was

sent. As Isabella walked away, she couldn’t help but send another text: [Opportunities

upon receiving the text and pictures, was instantly consumed by jealousy. So Magnus still had feelings for Isabella. But why didn’t

unhappy was the most important thing. Kendra laughed triumphantly, Hahaha, Natalia, you fool, just wait and see how I torment

Isabella’s faces onto them. Then she blurred the picture Isabella had sent her, inaking it look