The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus)

Chapter 167

Natalia's mind was still buzzing with that message she had seen. The one from Isabella inviting him to

a party.

Wedding? Honeymoon? Ha! Those things weren't meant for her.

She turned to look at Magnus, who looked as handsome as ever. His mature charisma was evident in

his features. His gaze was enough to send a lethal attraction coursing through any woman.

"Baby, are you missing me already? Once the baby is born, I intend to make up for lost time," he

murmured into her ear.

Natalia turned away. "Magnus, are you busy the day after tomorrow? I have a prenatal appointment."

"Of course not. Even if I had something going on, I would cancel it to accompany you. Don't worry,"

Magnus assured her.

Natalia nodded. "Alright, let's go home. I need some rest."

"Sure." Gently, he lifted her onto the sandy beach, and hand in hand, they started their walk home.

After they reached home, Natalia fell asleep while Magnus retreated into his study to deal with some

business matters. He opened his phone, only to freeze at the sight of Isabella's message. His wife had

seen his message!

Isabella had invited him to her family's company's 8th anniversary celebration. Though he had initially

declined, Isabella had insisted, reminding him of the six months they had spent together, and asked

him to fulfill her last request.

Since she refused to take money from him, he agreed to attend the party, thinking it was just an event,

nothing more.

The day after tomorrow? No wonder Natalia had asked him if he was free that day. He could

accompany Natalia to her prenatal checkup during the day and attend the party at night. It was

manageable, and he would just leave right after the party.

He chose not to reply to Isabella.

The party was to be held at the beach club. Magnus drove Natalia to the hospital for her prenatal

checkup during the day. The doctor, with a warm smile, informed Magnus, "Mr. Andersen, your wife and

the baby are doing great. It's important that she walks more. It will help in the delivery. Plus, she should

maintain a happy mood."

Magnus nodded, carefully helping Natalia out of the hospital. Once she was settled in the car, Magnus

caressed Natalia's face. "Honey, did you hear what the doctor said? More walks and staying happy.

There's a party tonight. Why don't you come with me?" Magnus said, looking into her moist eyes.

"Is it Isabella's party?" Natalia asked, her voice barely a whisper.

"Yes, the Andersen Corporation and the Simmons Group have a collaborative project. Honey, Isabella

and I are history, and my life is with you. Don't worry about anything, just focus on delivering our baby,

okay?" Magnus said, gently stroking her face.

His sincerity shone brightly under the sun. Natalia wasn't supposed to ask such questions, but she had

seen the message, and Magnus was aware of it.

"You should go. I'm not going. It'll be too troublesome for me in this condition. I'll go home," Natalia

said, turning to look out the car window.

Magnus tried to hold her hand, to tell her he'd return soon, but the cold look in her eyes left him at a

loss.

"Linden, take Mrs. Andersen back to Sapphire Island."

"Yes, sir."

As Linden's car slowly pulled out of the hospital, Magnus called Paul to pick him up. Back in his office,

Magnus held his forehead in his hand. His mind was in turmoil. He attended the party at six in the

evening, intending to just greet the host and leave. But as soon as he reached the entrance, Isabella

rushed out, grabbing his arm. "Magnus, you're here."

Magnus nodded, pulling his arm away from her grasp and heading inside.

Isabella quickly caught up, cheerfully saying, "Magnus, my father asked if you could give out the

awards to our best employees tonight."

"I have other things to take care of, so I'll just greet your father and leave," Magnus said coldly.

Isabella, hearing this, clung to him. "Magnus, for the sake of our past, please. Do this last thing for me."

Magnus looked down at the teary-eyed woman, and finally relented, not having the heart to pull away

from her. The two of them entered the hall arm in arm.

From the moment Magnus stepped in and Isabella threw herself at him, to when they walked into the

hall together, Kendra, hidden in a corner, took several photos, each one capturing their apparent

intimacy. She sent the photos to Natalia immediately with a triumphant smile on her face. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

After entering, Magnus immediately found Isabella's father, had a cup of drinks, exchanged a few

words, and tried to leave. But Isabella held onto him, refusing to let him go.

Finally, Magnus turned to her in disgust. "You know I hate being smothered. I have to go home to my

wife and child. Isabella, take advantage of this crowd of executives and dignitaries and find someone to

marry."

With that, he turned and left the party.

Isabella watched his retreating figure. Her hands clenched into fists, and her eyes were filled with

despair.

As soon as Magnus stepped out of the beach club, he felt dizzy. He immediately dialed Paul's number.

Isabella, who had followed him out, saw him leaning against a pillar and rushed over. "Magnus, what's

wrong?"

Magnus looked up at Isabella. His eyes were cold. "What did you do to me?" He reached out and

grabbed her throat.

With a growl, he warned, "Isabella, this is the last time! If you dare to cross me again, you're dead!" He

flung Isabella away.

Isabella collapsed against the car, a picture of misery.

Kendra managed to capture this scene as well. Her lens accurately portrayed Magnus' action as a

romantic gesture rather than a threat. She sent these pictures to Natalia as well.

By the time Paul arrived, Magnus was leaning against a pillar, gasping for breath. "Get me to the

hospital, pronto. There's something foul in the drinks I drank. My wife's pregnant, and I can't go back

home." Isabella had once again laced Magnus’ drink. He would make her pay for her deeds! Returning

home in this state would only harm his wife further. He couldn't let that happen.

Paul immediately whisked Magnus off to the hospital.

The doctor, upon seeing Magnus in this state, exchanged a knowing look with Paul. Paul got the

message and walked up to Magnus. "Boss, do you need some..."

"Out!" Magnus roared before Paul could even finish his sentence.

The doctor promptly administered an injection to Magnus. It wasn't until midnight that the effects of the

drugged drinks finally wore off. Magnus returned to Sapphire Island dragging his weary body.

Meanwhile, Natalia, still at Sapphire Island, received a batch of photos from Kendra. Instinctively, she

wanted to delete them, but for some reason, she found herself opening them. One by one, photos of

Magnus interacting with Isabella filled her sight. Her heart ached as if being cleaved by a knife, and

tears were silently cascading down her cheeks. She told herself not to care. Once the baby was born,

she would leave.

She never belonged here, to begin with.

But the tears betrayed her and were flowing incessantly. It peaked when she saw the last two photos -

Magnus lifting Isabella's chin and leaning down for a kiss.

Natalia heard the sound of her heart shattering...