The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 132

At a local country club, Isabella's lips curled into a smile. She was clad in a sleek, black dress that accentuated her slender figure.

Years ago, after Magnus' leg was crushed in an accident, she stayed by his side, witnessing his helplessness. Her parents urged her to leave the crippled man, but she couldn't.

Magnus, now the CEO of Andersen Corporation, was still irresistible to her - especially when she saw his recent photos in a wheelchair. Her heart pounded uncontrollably at the sight. She quickly returned home to catch up on the events. Magnus had taken revenge by marrying Kendra, but the woman's recent scandal with Lucius had been the talk of the town.

Magnus standing tall again, no longer handicapped, was a sight to behold. He was as handsome as ever, exuding an aura of a melancholic prince descending from the heavens - cold, yet captivatingly handsome. She was determined to win him back.

They once shared a mutual fondness for each other. He had genuinely liked her and had even drawn portraits of her. They would spend hours talking about everything and nothing. But after his accident, everything changed.

Upon learning that Magnus had divorced Kendra and was now with her sister - a mere substitute - she knew she needed to fight for him. Regardless of Kendra or the substitute, she was determined to take back her man.

Things seemed simpler now. She knew Kendra hadn't given up and proposed an alliance, which the naive woman readily agreed to.

On the other end of the phone, Kendra was overjoyed at Isabella's proposition, her spirits lifted from the gloom of recent days.

"Natalia, I will defeat you. I swear it."

At eight in the evening, Kendra arrived early at the coffee shop, nervously scanning the room for any sign of Isabella.

Just as Kendra was about to give up and leave, she felt a tap on her shoulder. Turning around, she was greeted by a woman dressed in a black dress, smiling cordially at her.

The woman had a mature grace about her, her almond-shaped eyes flicked upwards, her face adorned with delicate makeup and her hair cut short, exuding an air of sophistication.

"Ms. Clarkson, I recognized you immediately," the woman extended her hand with a smile.

"Uh… yes, hi," Kendra stammered in response.

After settling down, Isabella got straight to the point. "I heard you married Magnus, then divorced him, and now he's with your sister. Is Magnus happy? Or perhaps is he deeply in love with your sister?" Isabella asked, trying to gauge Kendra's reaction.

"Well, not at all. Magnus doesn't like my sister. She just clings to him. Magnus seems helpless. After all, my sister can't hold a candle to you," Kendra flattered, hoping to stay on Isabella's good side.

It seemed the woman in front of her wanted to get back together with Magnus. Since they weren't familiar with each other, Kendra had to leave a good impression on Isabella.

"Really? From what I heard, it doesn't seem to be the case." Isabella said with a smile, but Kendra sensed an underlying chill in her words.

"No, no, few people know what is going on. I am her sister, and I know it best. Just a few days ago, Natalia threw a fit because Magnus deceived her. No matter how Magnus tried to comfort her, she didn't give in. In my opinion, their relationship is on the rocks," Kendra said.

"It turns out Magnus can be sweet and caring too, but he has never done that with me before." Isabella's eyes dimmed as she thought to herself.

Seeing Kendra's eagerness to help, Isabella felt a glimmer of hope. But she knew she couldn't trust Kendra completely.

Isabella put on a smile. "Oh, is that so? Could you help arrange a meeting with Magnus for me then? I want to see him."

"Oh sure, absolutely!” Kendra was more than willing.

"Let's do it tomorrow. Go to their company. He passes the elevator entrance on the third floor every day at nine o'clock. You can pretend to come out of the elevator..."

Kendra, who was about to say something else, was interrupted by Isabella. "That's enough, I can handle things myself from now on. Thanks for your help today. We'll be in touch."