The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 229

Alice couldn’t fathom what kind of sweet nothings this wicked woman had whispered into Cal’s ear to bewitch him into proposing. He was about to be engaged to this lowly woman, and it was driving Alice mad

Frustration and resentment bubbled within her as she glared daggers at Natalia, praying for someone anyone to stop the wedding and retum her beloved Cal to

her.

Four members of the Rowell family had turned up, essentially making it a full house However, Henry was the only one who genuinely wished Natalia and Callum

well

Henry, seeing the lovely, delicate Natalia, offered his heartfelt blessings. Bending slightly, he kissed Natalia’s hand “May you and Callum find happiness.”

Thank you Now, remove your filthy hand. Before Natalia could express her gratitude to Henry, Callum grumbled in disapproval. He was irked at Henry’s audacity to kiss his bnde–to–be without his permission

Yes, all these formalities, like kissing hands and cheek–to–cheek greetings, should be abolished

Henry noticed Callum’s imitation and chuckled. These were just common courtesies, and Callum’s jealousy seemed a bit excessive

Just as he was about to make a sarcastic remark, Rita dame rushing over, frantic “Sir, we have a problem Our castle it’s surrounded

Rita was so panicked that she didn’t even lower her voice, attracting the attention of the quests attending the engagement party.

party? Callum’s brows furrowed in confusion

Callum reassured Rita, striding towards

Gatling guns. Those are not toys if they fire, they’ll blow the castle apart, Rita wamed Callum in

chapel on the eastern side of the castle, protected by a thick castle wall This was to keep Natalia safe

to such extremes and

narrowed When had all of this

measured 6.7 meters in length. It required

had Magnus managed to get his hands on such a formidable weapon, let alone six of them?

puzzled frown, Callum decided

had also heard Rita’s words. Although she didn’t quite understand what a Gatling gun was, she could tell from Callum’s reaction that it wasn’t something to be trifled with

one mad enough to challenge Callum in such a brazen manner.

it was

the threat, she reached out and grabbed his hand. Callum paused and regarded Natalia’s concerned expression. He gave her a comforting smile “Don’t worry This is my territory.

Cal, what if Magnus actually uses those weapon?” Natalia’s worry didn’t abate. After all,

England. He wouldn’t dare to cross that line. Stay here,

out, keeping a safe distance. They wanted

up to Natalia and, taking advantage of her distraction, pushed Natalia roughis. Viciously

her gown, and almost fell. Just as she was about to make

murmured, her face

nothing. We are