The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 214

The ever straightforward Rita had no idea she’d just ruined the mood Callum had been trying to set. “That’s night, sir” She nodded. “Count Rowell wishes to discuss the engagement ceremony with you He wants to move it up a few days.”

The news struck Callum night in the heart. He’d been worrying about whether his sweetheart would be swept off her feet by the rascal Magnus. And now, Rowell McKinney was suggesting moving up the engagement ceremony? This was nothing short of fantastic!

“Alright, I’ll go over there right now Prepare the car,” Callum announced. Tuming to Natalia, he proposed, “Buttercup, let’s go together, shall we?”

“But “Natalia hesitated “Can I not go? I really, really don’t like them”

“This will be the only time After this, you will never have to go there again” Callum comforted Natalia “We’re just making an appearance. Don’t worry, no one dares to give you a hard time if they do, they have me to answer to

Not long after Natalia’s return, Rowell officially announced that she was the lost daughter. Natalia, preoccupied with thoughts of Magnus, had ignored Rowell’s actions. But if she were to be engaged to Callum, they had to go through Rowell, as she was his daughter

Once Natalia had agreed, they set out for the historic McKinney mansion

Upon arriving, Natalia couldn’t help but laugh at the sight of maids in their finest garb waiting to welcome them it seemed her shameless father was quite the

showman

Alice’s reception was less than friendly. She seemed overly excited at Callum’s presence, yet radiated hostility towards Natalia.

McKinney family’s attitudes were clear to Natalia, but she didn’t

to Rowell McKinney’s friendly greeting, Callum nodded and expressed his

he spoke, Callum put his arm around Natalia and casually sat on the

it will be Lena’s birthday Thope your engagement ceremony can be held on that day I was worried that you might not make it in time, so I wanted to discuss

problem here,” Callum responded, turning his head to look at Natalia Right, Buttercup?”

tighter, but she forced a smile that appeared somewhat strained. ‘I’ll go along with your decision.”

still thinking about the scene of Magnus getting injured just now. Marrying

hospital?

all of this, her eyes filled with malice. She immediately

engagement day is coming up soon! I bought something to give you as a gift. Come with me and take a look,” Alice said with a smile as she approached, grabbing

opened her mouth to refuse, she saw the provocative look in Alice’s eyes. If you have the guts.

come with mel

right to refuse Natalia decided to play along and said, “Really? Well, thank you in

room upstairs and take a look. I promise this gift will surprise you,” Alice said, pulling Natalia upstairs while pretending to be obedient as she said to Rowell, “Dad, I’ll take my sister upstairs