The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus)

Kendra sidled up to him, her gaze filled with disdain. "Lucius, didn't you claim that the CEO position of Andersen Corporation was yours to take? Why is it now Magnus'? I pleaded with my father for you, and now, you've got nothing."

"Kendra, don't worry. I'll reclaim the CEO position." His voice was filled with pain as he gripped her hand.

Kendra gently removed his hand. "Well, I'll come see you when you do." She turned to leave.

"Kendra!" Lucius grabbed her hand fiercely. "What do you mean? Are you breaking up with me because I didn't get the CEO position?"

Kendra turned back to look at him. His eyes were bloodshot. She lowered her gaze. "Lucius, I thought you would become the CEO and force Magnus to divorce me, but now that you're not in that position, I'm still Magnus' wife in the eyes of the law. We can't be together anymore. If Magnus retaliates, the Clarkson family might suffer."

Lucius was left staring at the woman who had suddenly distanced herself from him, and his heart was growing colder by the second. "You're saying this because I didn't become the CEO, not out of fear of Magnus' retaliation. Kendra, I didn't expect this from you! Even if I don't become the CEO, I'll still be the enviable Mr. Lucius from Andersen Corporation! And you dare say these things!"

Kendra watched as Lucius' eyes filled with fury and his grip on her arm was tightening. She hugged him. "Lucius, no, I love you. However, I'm Magnus' wife, legally. What am I supposed to do? If he refuses to divorce, we can never be together."

Lucius looked down at the woman in his arms, the woman he had loved deeply for years. He had thought that even if he fell from grace, she would never leave him.

Now that he was feeling Kendra's distance, he smirked bitterly. "Magnus will divorce you. He seems quite smitten with your sister. They've even moved into Maplewood Manor together. I believe the next step for him is to divorce you and make your sister his legitimate wife."

Kendra was stunned. She began to tremble uncontrollably. This was impossible, they could not have fallen in love this quickly. And Natalia, that clueless fool, could not possibly have made Magnus fall for her!

She should be the one Magnus desires, not Natalia. After all, both he and Lucius had vied for her hand in marriage. His intention was to be with her, right? Seeing her trembling, Lucius confirmed his suspicions. Kendra still wanted to marry Magnus! His eyes turned crimson, and his grip on Kendra's arm tightened.

Kendra felt a sharp pain in her arm and snapped out of her thoughts. "You're hurting me, Lucius! Let go!"

But he didn't let go. He just stared at her. "Do you still want to marry Magnus? Tell me! Do you?"

Kendra managed to shake off his hand. "Let me go, you're insane! I'm already his wife in the eyes of the law, and we're not even divorced yet! What do you mean 'do I want to marry him?""

"Ha... even if you wanted to, it's too late. He knows you've been in love with me since we were kids, and that you've been my woman for nine years. You didn't want him because of his disability and instead had your sister marry him. He despises you. There's no way he'd want you back, Kendra. Give up on that idea. You're my woman. If not, I'll make sure the Clarkson family disappears!"

Lucius' face twisted into a terrifying snarl, sending chills down Kendra's spine. This was the man she had loved for over a decade. He was terrifying!

She had always liked Lucius, his domineering attitude, and his generous nature as a wealthy heir. That's why she gave up her virginity to him when she was seventeen.

But his horrifying expression now made her shudder.

She stood there, dazed, watching him. Lucius slowly released her arm, took a step back, and then turned to leave the villa.

In the CEO's office at the Andersen Tower, Lucius stormed in, only to be stopped by the security and the secretary.

"Mr. Lucius, you can't go in now."

"Out of my way! Who do you think you are to stop me!" He aimed a kick at the security guard.

Just then, the office door swung open and Paul stepped out, his gaze dark. "Mr. Lucius, the CEO is in an important video conference meeting. Whatever you need to discuss, please wait half an hour." Lucius glared at Paul. "Paul, I treated you well in the past, and now you dare to stop me?"

"I'm grateful for your past kindness, but I'm serving the CEO now. I'm sorry if I've been disrespectful!" Paul remained standing respectfully at the door.

Seeing he wouldn't be allowed in, Lucius' eyes flared up like a raging fire. It was as if he wanted to burn the door down.

In the end, he clenched his fists, and his veins were popping. "Tell Magnus, I'll be waiting for him at the rooftop of the Golden Groove tonight. I hope he shows up."

Paul didn't reply, but watched as Lucius turned and left, a slight smirk playing on his lips.

Magnus was sitting in his executive chair, video conferencing with the company representative from France. When Paul pushed the door open, he had already ended the call. Suddenly, he stood up and walked towards the floor-to-ceiling window.

Paul was taken aback. "Sir, your legs...they're healed?" He stared in shock as Magnus got up and strode to the window.

"Yes, but don't let anyone know. I was able to stand three years ago." He trusted his grandfather's men implicitly.

Paul watched in astonishment as Magnus stood tall by the window. "Don't worry, sir. This is great news. You're finally healed. Morgan will be so happy." He said joyfully.

Magnus swiveled around. "Keep a close eye on Lucius these next few days. Mr. Dupont from France is coming to visit and I don't want any disturbances. Also, get in touch with the principal of Melfort College. Let him know I want to add someone to the sophomore design course. Have him arrange it."

"Right away, sir. Are you suggesting that your wife attends school? As far as I know, she was doing well in the sophomore design course at Melfort College. The professor has been waiting for her to return to class," Paul said, his gaze fixed on Magnus' profound dark eyes which softened when he mentioned Magnus' wife.

He knew Magnus was referring to Natalia, the innocent girl who had to take a leave of absence from school.

Magnus nodded, "You arrange it. Also, accompany me to Golden Groove tonight to meet Mr. Dimas and finalize the deal on the plot of land."

"Absolutely, but sir, Mr. Lucius has also arranged to meet you tonight at Golden Groove," Paul informed him.

"We'll see him after we've signed the contract with Mr. Dimas," Magnus said, turning to sit in his wheelchair.

"I'll head out now. Handle the rest," he said, his wheelchair slowly gliding out of the room.

Paul held the door open for him and saw him into the elevator. He then turned and walked into his office to get started on his work.