The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 215

After listening to Alice's accusations, Natalia was unfazed. "Your 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 wouldn't step foot in this place again."

"What nonsense!" Fire filled Alice's eyes. "You and your mother are both shameless, aren't you? All for a piece of my family's wealth and status. Do you think you're worthy of Cal without the McKinney name? I tell you, as long as I'm around, you won't get a penny!"

"Are you done?" Natalia turned to leave. "I have no interest in arguing with a dimwit, lest my own IQ be insulted. I wouldn't want to tarnish your noble title, goodbye. Hopefully, I’ll never see you again!"

"Don't you dare leave!" Alice leaped in front of Natalia, blocking her path, "Explain yourself today, when are you leaving Cal?"

Natalia couldn't be bothered to entertain her. "Get out of my way!"

Alice, however, didn't back down. She pinched herself hard, bringing tears to her eyes and making her voice whiny as she called out, "Dad! Come save me, Natalia is going to kill me!"

Natalia was caught off guard by Alice's audacious lie. But since Alice was so insistent on playing the victim, she decided to give her exactly what she wanted.

Without a moment's hesitation, she slapped Alice across the face.

Her resentment towards this family, stemming from her mother's departure, was far from over. It was just Alice's bad luck to be in the line of fire. She was more than happy to be the one to give her what she deserved.

Her slap was swift and accurate and left Alice's cheek red and swollen. "This is what you asked for. I wouldn't want to disappoint your claims of being bullied!" Natalia gripped her tingling hand and looked at Alice coldly.

"Ahhh!" 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.

"Go to hell, you little tramp!" Alice’s face was twisted in malice, and she shoved Natalia down the stairs.

Caught off guard by Alice's strength, Natalia reached out instinctively for something to grab onto. But there was nothing. As her slender body started rolling down the stairs, she closed her eyes.

But instead of the expected pain, she landed in a warm embrace. Opening her eyes, she saw Callum's eyes filled with panic.

"Buttercup!" Callum called out. "Are you okay?"

Natalia, more startled than hurt, shook her head. "I'm fine, thank you, Callum."

With the utmost care, Callum picked Natalia up and placed her on the couch. His demeanor was gentle as ever. Like he was handling a fragile treasure, Callum’s affection was palpable.

Rowell and the Countess were dumbstruck! They looked towards Alice at the top of the staircase, and their faces were twisted in anger. Before they could say a word, they heard Callum's angry roar.

"Alice!" Callum's cold eyes were filled with rage. "What did you do?!" He marched up the stairs, and to everyone's shock, grabbed Alice by the throat.

"Cal..." Alice was so scared she could barely breathe, but the next moment, she was lifted off her feet and tossed down the stairs.

"Ah!" Alice tumbled down the stairs, rolling to a stop at Rowell's feet.

Blood trickled down the corner 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!"