Chapter 215
The Imposter Bride
After listening to Aliceâs accusations, Natalia was unfazed âYour home? Ha, do you think I care to be here? I only came to because of Cal, and I promise you that even if you begged, I wouldnât step foot in this place again âWhat nonsense Fire filled Aliceâs eyes You and your mother are both shameless, arenât you? All for a piece of my familyâs wealth and status. De worthy of Cal without the McKinney name? | tell you as long as Iâm around, you wonât get a penny!
âAre you done? Natalia tumed to leave Thave no interest in arguing with a dimwit lest my own 10 be insulted 1 wouldnt want to tamish your noble title. Hopefully, Iâll never see you again!!
âDonât you dare leave Alice leaped in front of Natalia, blocking her path. âExplain yourself today, when are you leaving Caf Natalia couldnât be bothered to entertain her âGet out of my way!
Alice, however, didnât back down She pinched herself hard bringing tears to her eyes and making her voice whiny as she called out. Dad Coma sava ma fkati going to kill mel Natalia was caught off guard by Aliceâs audacious lie But since Alice was so insistent on playing the victim, she decided to give her actly what she wanted Without a momentâs hesitation, she slapped Alice across the face Her resentment towards this family stemming from her motherâs departure, was far from over it was just Aloft bad luck to be in the line of few. The wan happy to be the one to give her what she deserved Her slap was swift and accurate and left Aliceâs cheek red and swollen âThis is what you asked for i wouldnât want to disappoint your claims of being bu Natalia gripped her tingling hand and looked at Alice coldly âAhhhâ Alice screamed lunging at Natalia, and grabbed her throat, pushing her towards the staircase.
Natalia was forced to retreat, but Alice was crazed and pushed Natalia towards the staircase âGo to hell you little trampâ Aliceâs face was twisted in malice, and she shoved Natalia down the stairs.
Caught off guard by Aliceâs strength Natalia reached out instinctively for something to grab onto. But there was nothing. As her slender body start the stairs, she closed her eyes But instead of the expected pain, she landed in a warm embrace Opening her eyes, she saw Callumâs eyes filled with panic âButtercup Callum called out âAre you okay?â
Natal more startled than hurt, shook her head Tm fine, thank you, Callumâ
With the utmost care. Callum picked Natalia up and placed her on the couch His demeanor was gentle as affection was palpable he was ⺠fragile treasure Rowell and the Countess were dumbstruck! They looked towards Alice at the top of the staircase, and their faces were twisted in anger Before word they heard Callums angry roar âAliceâ Callumâs cold eyes were filled with rage âWhat did you do? He marched up the stairs, and to everyoneâs shock, grabbed Alice by the throat Alice was so scared she could barely breathe, but the next moment, she was lifted off her feet and tossed down the stairs.
âAhâ Alior tumbled down the stairs, rolling to a stop at Rowellâs feet Blood trickled down the comer of her mouth and her face was ashen Daddy save me My leg Then she passed out Rowell immediately scooped up Alice calling out in distress. Alice bodyguards T Two bodyguards, immediately entered from the front door her to the hospital immediately!â
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After her shower, Natalia lay in bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. The sound of the heavy rain outside accompanied the stillness of another rainy night.
The rain had pounded down relentlessly all night, and by moming, Natalia was up early, having barely slept at all. The mansion, her new home, looked as though it had been cleansed by the nightâs tempest Her husband to he, Callum, had already left for the office early to attend to business matters. He had instructed the bodyguards to keep a close watch on the mansion, barring anyone from approaching it Feeling a bit stir crazy, Natalia decided to venture outside into the mansionâs garden for a breath of fresh air. To her surprise, she spotted Paul stepping out of a car With an impassive expression, he started walking towards her.
One of the bodyguards immediately stepped in to block him, but Natalia waved them off. Itâs okay, heâs a friendâ
As the bodyguards dispersed, a visibly upset Paul approached Natalia Maâam