Chapter 182
The Imposter Bride
Magnus confirmed his chips before dialing Isabellaâs fatherâs number, uttering just one sentence Mr.
Simmons, I didnât think you had it in you to keep your cool! The company will bear the name of the Andersen Corporation by tomorrow. You can take your wife and children and leave Melfort nowâ
Mr. Simmons had been in a state of distress all day He was always meticulous in his work, and the company was flourishing under his management Of course, the Simmons Group was nothing compared to the colossal Andersen Corporationâa mere speck in the business world, incapable of withstanding the Andersen Corporationâs thunderous assault Just as Mr. Simmons was racking his brains, unable to understand why the Andersen Corporation would target him, he received this call from Magnus, and everything clicked into place. For many years, they had coexisted peaceably with the Andersen Corporation and even cooperated on a few minor projects. Now, with Magnus words, it was clear that the problem lay with his beloved daughter.
Closing his eyes in frustration, he knew Isabella had been infatuated with Magnus, and even went to lengths to seduce him behind closed doors. But he never imagined that her actions would result in such a dire consequence Mrs Andersen and her child had drowned at sea. This was sensational news in Melfort, and he had been worried about the implications this would have for Isabella Now, his company was being acquired.
âMr. Andersen, I beg you to spare the Simmons family. I have severed ties with iny disgraceful daughter. Her fate is no longer my concern Michael didnât want to see his lifeâs work crumble to dust, so he ruthlessly abandoned his daughter to protect his family.
Magnus remained silent, closed his eyes, and hung up the phone.
As soon as he put down the phone, Michael immediately called Isabella to come to the office. Isabella drove her little Chevrolet to the office. She had recently learned about Nataliaâs drowning and was overjoyed, seeing everything in a positive light.
Natalia was dead, perfectâ It wouldnât be long before she could replace Natalia as the new wife of Magnus!
As she walked into her fatherâs office, striding confidently in her high heels, and brimming with triumph, she was met with a resounding slap in the face Isabella covered her face in disbelief, staring at her father. âDaddy, have you lost your mind? Why did you hit me?â
Michael Smmons glared at Isabella with anger âLost my mind? Youâre the one whoâs lost it, donât you think? Are you mad? You deliberately provoked Magnus Do you know the state youâve put the Simmons family in? You ungrateful child. Get out! Youâre no longer a part of this family I disown you!â
Isabellas face quickly turned bright red from the slap, and her cheek stinging. She yelled out of control, âWhat are you talking about? Why canât provoke Magnus? | like him, and I want to be the wife of the CEO of the Andersen Corporation!â
âSlapâ
Michael slapped Isabella again, and her ears were ringing from the impact. âYouâve really lost your mind! How many times have I told you not to provoke Magnus, but you wouldnât listen, now look! Heâs about to swallow up the Simmons Group, and weâre going bankrupt?â
isabella was shocked âWhat? Weâre going bankrupt? No. Iâm going to find Magnus Why is he doing this?â
âWhy? Because he is the king of Melfort Michaelâs face was still filled with anger. His gaze towards Isabella was growing colder âYou donât need to find him if you want to save the Simmons Group, thereâs only one way.â
Isabella was anxious âWhat way?â
Michael slumped in his chair âThat is to sever ties with you. Only then can the company avoid being implicated by your isabella paled. âDaddy, are you really going to disown me?â
Michael sighed deeply, looking at isabella with some remorse. âBella, I have no choice You must understand that the Simmons family may not be as powerful as the Andersen Corporation, and I canât let our family business end under my watch. You should leave Isabella burst into tears âNo, Daddy, how can you do this? How can you discard me for this? Didnât you say I was your little princess?â
Michael looked at Isabella with a hint of sadness, and sighed. âAh, what can I do? If it werent for your wrongdoings, would Magnus target the Simmons family? Im not just responsible for you but for thousands of families if the Simmons Group goes bankrupt where will they go?â
What do their lives have to do with me? Dad, you promised to give me a princessâlike life How can you ignore me for these peopleâ Isabella credâout loud âSecretaryâ Michael shouted Immediately. Michaelâs secretary entered the room âSir Announce immediately that the CEO of Simmons Group and his daughter Isabella are severing ties Freeze all her bank cards, and veuse her property Michaels commanding voice made isabella take a step back She stared at her father with wide eyes as if she didnât recognize harts Understood The secretary immediately exited to carry out the orders Tears streamed down isabellaâs face as she dashed out the door colliding headâon with her mother Degree âIsabella, whatâs wrong? Desiree asked looking at her daughters fear stained âMommy. Daddy is disowning me Isabella wailed out loud âWhat What on earth makes you disown our child, Michael? Desiree fired at her husband âIf I donât disown her, weâll all end up homeless and begging in the streets Choose Daughter or destitution? Michael retorted âDesiree was speechless Unable to hold back her emotions, Isabella ran out again. Her tears were blurring her vision. As the sun set her sobbing continued into the night.
Suddenly, she remembered Magnus and thought of pleading with him to spare the Simmons family.
Surely, he would show them mercy for old times sake As she rose to return home, a group of vagrants approached her âHey, thereâs a pretty lady here Whatâre you doing out here so late, sweetheart?â
âGet lost!â
âDid you have a fight with your boyfriend, darling? Come, let us comfort youâ
They surrounded her tearing at isabellaâs clothes âGet away somebody helpâ Isabellaâs clothes were torn off in an instant, exposing her body.
In the darkness lecherous hands explored her body The vagabonds were laughing grotesquely Suddenly, a shadowy figure swooped in grabbing one of the vagabonds hands with a loud âsnap The vagabond cried out in agony as the shadow swiftly knocked them all down, draping his jacket around Isabella in the moonlight, Isabella saw the manâs deep, dark eyes, as fierce as a demon from hell, locking onto her Terrified, she fainted The mysterious figure scooped Isabella into his arms and hopped onto a speedboat, quickly disappearing into the waters off the coast of Melfort