The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus)

Chapter 174

With a nonchalant air, Kendra tossed her secretly recorded video to the operations manager. Without

an ounce of shame, she began to play the video. Suddenly, the small room was filled with intimate

sounds of a man and a woman. The passionate scenes left the manager blushing.

If his eyes weren't deceiving him, the woman in the video was the same glamorous lady standing in

front of him, right?

They were private investigators, though, and they'd seen it all. So after an initial blush, he coolly asked

Kendra, "Whose face do you want us to swap in?"

Kendra tossed a photo of Magnus onto the table, and arrogantly ordered, "Him. And make sure it's

flawless. I don't want anyone to suspect it's been edited."

The manager examined the photo, shocked. He hesitated. "Miss, are you sure about this?" The man in

the photo was none other than the newly appointed CEO of Andersen Corporation. His face had been

plastered across every major newspaper. Anyone living in Melfort would recognize him. Furthermore,

Andersen was known for his ruthless business tactics. He showed no mercy to those who dared to

challenge him.

Considering his own livelihood in Melfort, the operations manager promptly refused Kendra's request.

"I'm sorry, Miss. We can't take this job."

"Why not?" Kendra was perplexed. "You're turning down money? Are you out of your mind?"

The operations manager chuckled politely. "It's because we're not out of our minds. If we cross Mr.

Andersen because of this, we might lose everything in Melfort."

Kendra immediately understood. The man in charge was aware of Magnus' influence and was afraid of

incurring his wrath. She considered finding a different agency but quickly abandoned the idea. If

everyone was afraid of Magnus, then it wouldn't matter how many agencies she approached. The

result would be the same.

"Relax, I'm an old friend of Mr. Andersen," Kendra reassured him. "This video is just a prank. If Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

anything happens, I'll take full responsibility and I won't mention your involvement. Name your price, as

long as the video is to my satisfaction."

Kendra’s words caused the operations manager to reconsider. After all, money was their primary

motivation. If they could earn a hefty sum without any risk, why would they refuse?

"Deal!"

With that, he copied the video onto his computer and got to work. His fingers flew over the keyboard as

he swiftly edited the video according to Kendra's instructions.

When Kendra saw the final product, she was more than satisfied. The edited video was so well done

that even she couldn't tell it was doctored. She almost believed she'd had a passionate night with

Magnus.

‘Natalia, get ready for the surprise I have in store for you!’

*

Sapphire Island

Natalia leaned against the balcony. Her eyes blankly stared at the seemingly endless sea. Her heart

was in turmoil, and she couldn't find peace. The setting sun painted half the sea red, casting a

melancholy aura.

Natalia lowered her gaze to her swollen belly, quietly feeling the life growing within her.

"Baby, in just a couple of months you'll be here. I can't wait to see if you look more like Mommy or

Daddy." Her monologue drifted towards thoughts of Magnus.

It had been a while since they'd had a proper conversation. The mansion was only occupied by her,

May, Linden, and a few servants.

Even Hector, who had fought with Magnus, was nowhere to be seen. He was probably blacklisted from

Sapphire Island.

The thought of Magnus always led to images of him and Isabella. Her heart ached. Even so, why did

she feel a sense of loss when she didn't see him?

Could it be that she still couldn't let go of Magnus, despite his betrayal? She had hoped that time and

motherhood would help her move past her heartbreak, but it seemed she still held on to him. She was

truly hopeless.

With a sigh, Natalia felt a gentle kick from her belly. A smile spread across her face. "Little one, are you

eager to see the world? But you must be patient. Mommy needs to carry you to full term. In just a

month, you'll be able to experience the wonders of the world."

Natalia gently rubbed her belly, soothing the restless life within her. Her heart was filled with sweetness.

When she didn't think about Magnus and Isabella, she felt pretty good. This little life would be her only

hope, her beacon of light in the darkness.

"Ding! Ding!"

The sound of a text message pulled her out of her thoughts. She turned to see her phone lying on the

table and slowly walked over. Being pregnant was quite inconvenient. Her steps were slow, and she felt

like a turtle. She was out of breath after just a few steps. Finally reaching the table, she picked up her

phone and walked back to the balcony.

These days, she spent most of her time on the balcony. It was her sanctuary, the only place where she

could find peace and comfort.

Back on the balcony, she looked at the message. It was a video from Kendra. Instinctively, she wanted

to delete the video. Kendra never had her best interests at heart and was likely sending her something

unpleasant.

With that thought, she selected the video and hit the delete button. A prompt popped up. "Are you sure

you want to delete this video?"

Just as Natalia was about to hit confirm, the door to her room swung open and May walked in,

balancing a freshly prepared dessert. "Ma’am, I've made you a nutritious coconut pudding with

pistachio. It's very delicious. You must have it, okay?"

"Huh?" Natalia turned around and gave May a polite nod of appreciation. "Thanks, May. Just set it on

the table, I'll have it in a moment."

"Oh no, ma’am. I can't just leave without watching you have some. If it gets cold, you might not even

take a bite," May insisted. Her brows furrowed with concern. "Look at how thin you've become. Take my

advice and eat more nutritious food. It's beneficial for both you and the baby. You're about to give birth.

You need all the nourishment you can get."