The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 214

The ever straightforward Rita had no idea she'd just ruined the mood Callum had been trying to set. “That’s right, sir.” She nodded. “Count Rowell wishes to discuss the engagement ceremony with you. He wants to move it up a few days.”

The news struck Callum right in the heart. He'd been worrying about whether his sweetheart would be swept off her feet by the rascal Magnus. And now, Rowell McKinney was suggesting moving up the engagement ceremony? This was nothing short of fantastic!

“Alright, I'll go over there right now. Prepare the car,” Callum announced. Turning to Natalia, he proposed, “Buttercup, let’s go together, shall we?”

“But...” Natalia hesitated. “Can I not go? I really, really don’t like them.”

“This will be the only time. After this, you will never have to go there again.” Callum comforted Natalia. “We're just making an appearance. Don’t worry, no one dares to give you a hard time. If they do, they'll have me to answer to.”

Not long after Natalia's return, Rowell officially announced that she was the lost daughter. Natalia, preoccupied with thoughts of Magnus, had ignored Rowell’s actions. But if she were to be engaged to Callum, they had to go through Rowell, as she was his daughter.

Once Natalia had agreed, they set out for the historic McKinney mansion.

Upon arriving, Natalia couldn't help but laugh at the sight of maids in their finest garb waiting to welcome them. It seemed her shameless father was quite the showman.

Rowell and Henry warmly greeted Callum and Natalia. However, Alice's reception was less than friendly. She seemed overly excited at Callum's presence, yet radiated hostility towards Natalia. Compared to Alice's overt hatred, her mother appeared more reserved, but it was only a superficial appearance. Her eyes were filled with great disdain.

The McKinney family's attitudes were clear to Natalia, but she didn't care. She had nothing to do with them.

Callum, on the other hand, appeared much more mature and composed. In response to Rowell McKinney's friendly greeting, Callum nodded and expressed his intentions directly, "I heard that you want to advance the engagement ceremony?"

As he spoke, Callum put his arm around Natalia and casually sat on the sofa in the living room.

Rowell nodded with a somewhat mournful expression on his face. "Yes, because in two days, it will be Lena's birthday. I hope your engagement ceremony can be held on that day. I was worried that you might not make it in time, so I wanted to discuss it with you."

"We have no problem here," Callum responded, turning his head to look at Natalia. "Right, Buttercup?"