Chapter 266
The Imposter Bride
Without seeing Lexi, Nataliaâs spirits were notably dampened.
A car suddenly pulled her over Natalia lifted her head in irritation, expecting Addison to be causing trouble again. However, she was mistaken this time. The man who had stopped her was Magnus, who had received a text from Jonas and was in a hurry to get back.
He had been in a meeting when he received Jonasâ message. Without a second thought, he left his colleagues behind in the office and sped off to find Natalia, fearing that something terrible had happened to her.
âNat, are you okay? Is there any trouble? What happened to the person who was following you?â
Magnus asked anxiously Seeing Magnus worned expression, Natalia couldnât help but smile. This man was usually so ruthless and coldâhearted. How was it that he could get so flustered?
It was kind of heartwarming though âOh, we just ran into Addison, but sheâs gone now. Everythingâs okayâ Natalia reassured Magnus.
However, Magnus didnât seem convinced âAddison? Why would she be following you? Honey, did she hurt you in any way? Let me check.â
With that, Magnus took hold of Natalia and began to thoroughly examine her from head to toe Honey, are there any injuries that I canât see? Please tell me, Iâm worried sick Natalia burst into laughter, but before she could say anything, Jonas gave Magnus a glaring eye roll âDaddy it seems thereâs also a certain someoneâs son here who hasnât received any consolation Magnus waved his hand dismissively âOut of the way, of course, my wife is the most important.â
A disgruntled Jonas sulked off to doodle in the dust.
Seeing Magnus hand inching lower, and about to slip under her shirt, Natalia quickly caught his hand.
Tm really fine. Youâre the one whoâs harassing me âHarassing? How can this be considered harassment? Iâm simply worried for youâ Magnus retorted with a hurt expression, clinging to Natalia, unwilling to let go. âHoney, as long as you werenât hurt by that detestable Addison, I can rest easyâ
Knowing she couldnât outâtalk Magnus, Natalia relented, gently saying. I really am not hurt. Addisen only had an argument with me, then she leftâ
Magnus hand reluctantly left Nataliaâs soft skin, his voice filled with affection, âSweety, did she have an argument with you? That despicable woman!â
Natalia nodded âYes, it seemed to be about Kendra. She said Kendra is in a bad condition.â
âShe deserves it. She brought it upon herself, Magnus admitted callously âYes, my men kidnapped her and sold her to an underground gambling ring. Since she likes to steal other womenâs men, Iâll give her a taste of different men.â
Magnus looked nonchalant, but his words were chilling Natalia felt a cold shiver run down her spine.
âMagnus, if I upset you one day, would you do the same to me?â
Magnus was taken aback, and quickly covered her mouth. âDonât say such things. How could I possibly do that to you? Honey youâre my life. Without you, thereâs no reason for me to live I wonât allow you to say such things.â
Natalia slapped away Magnus hand âGo away with your sweet talk. I donât know how you manage to lead your employees with that slippery tongue of yours.â
âHehe, honey I donât need to lead them. They naturally follow my orders. But, itâs kind of you to worry about me and understand my hardships Magnus smiled, his eyes curved in delight Natalia rolled her eyes. âOh, youâre so hardworking. You only go to the office once in a while.â
âOf course, mental labor is always harder than physical labor! Magnus boasted shamelessly, completely disregarding Natalia and Jonasâ contemptuous expressions.
âFine, youâre right. Youâre the hardest working person in the world, you know? But, Natalia hesitated, then sighed, âBut arenât you being a bit too harsh on Kendra? Sheâs still a young girl, after all âHehe, shes the most devious girl Iâve ever met,â Magnus said dismissively. âIf there are any issues, they can come to me. If she dares to harm my family again, I will make them disappear from this world!â
Seeing Magnus ruthless demeanor, Natalia knew better than to continue the argument. She decided to change the subject. âBy the way could you help me find out what happened to Lex when you have the time?â
âLex? Whatâs wrong with her? Magnus seemed confused Natalia hit Magnus lightly. âLexi went to England with me last time and then disappeared after leaving a note I went to her house to find her today, but her mother said she went on a trip abroad and hasnât returned. Iâm a bit worried.â
After thinking for a moment, Magnus asked, âOh? Is she missing?â
Natalia frowned. âIâm not sure I didnât tell Lexiâs mother the details, fearing she would worry I thought it would be best to let you send someone to investigate firstâ
Magnus was thrilled Having Natalia ask him for help meant that she trusted him completely. Nothing could make him happier *Sure, Iâll do whatever you ask. Ill send someone to England to investigate right away, Magnus promised He sent a message to his men in England, asking them to check Lexiâs immigration records âHoney, donât worry Theyâre very efficient. Theyâll reply soonâ
Natalia nodded âOkay, I hope sheâs alright.â
âAlright, itâs almost noon. Letâs go have a feast Consider it a treat to calm your nerves. How does that sound?â Magnus didnât take the matter to heart. He abandoned his car by the roadside, squeezed into Nataliaâs car, and took them out for lunch Nataliaâs mood wasnât improving. She was distracted throughout dinner. Her mind was far away in England, where Magnus had sent people to investigate. But what could they possibly find?
Seeing Nataliaâs furrowed brow, Magnus couldnât help but pinch her cheek. âCome on, donât worry. Lexi seems sharp, she should be fineâ
âAt this point, thatâs all we can hope for Natalia conceded, nodding reluctantly. She decided to put the matter aside for now and await the news from England.
In an English castle.