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.

on? Who would dare cause such a ruckus at his engagement party? Callum’s brows furrowed in confusion Very soon, however, he

reassured Rita, striding towards the door

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

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

Callum had never imagined that Magnus would go to such extremes and bring

narrowed When had all of this happened?

in length. It required a crew

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

puzzled frown, Callum decided to investigate

standing by his side 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

was the only one mad enough to challenge Callum in such a brazen manner. However, this wasn’t his

it was

hand. Callum paused and regarded Natalia’s concerned expression. He gave her a comforting smile “Don’t worry This is my

those weapon?” Natalia’s worry didn’t abate. After all, they were surrounded

He wouldn’t dare to cross that line. Stay here, I’ll be back soon,” Callum reassured

commotion, followed Callum out, keeping a safe distance. They wanted to see what was

expression, Alice was seething with rage. She walked up to Natalia and, taking advantage

as she was about to make a fool of herself, Henry,

Natalia murmured, her face pale as

nothing. We