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

friendly. She seemed overly excited at Callum’s presence, yet radiated hostility towards Natalia. Compared to Alice’s overt hatred, her mother appeared more reserved, but it was only a superficial appearance. Her eyes

she didn’t care.

hand, appeared much more mature and composed. In response to Rowell McKinney’s friendly greeting, Callum nodded and expressed

arm around Natalia and casually sat on the sofa in the living

nodded with a somewhat moumful expression on his face. “Yes, because in two days, it will be Lena’s birthday Thope your engagement ceremony can be

turning his head to look at Natalia Right,

even tighter, but she forced a smile that appeared somewhat strained.

Magnus getting injured just now. Marrying Callum was an

hospital?

eyes filled with malice. She immediately changed her expression

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 Natalia’s hand and pulling her upstairs without giving her a chance

was caught off guard by Alice’s forceful actions, and as she opened her mouth to refuse, she saw the provocative look in Alice’s eyes. If you have

come with mel

was deliberately causing trouble, it wouldn’t be right to refuse Natalia decided to

the case, let’s go to my 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