The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 341

The minute she started musing about James, he broke the silence, as though he could read her mind. Sensing the atmosphere becoming a touch dull, James turned to Diana with an easy-going question, “Miss Diana, they say seeing is believing, and I must say, I've admired you from afar. Would you perhaps have some free time? Would I have the honor of inviting you to visit Melfort for a while?"

His words left both Magnus and Diana momentarily speechless. After a brief pause, Magnus clocked James' intention to woo Diana into revealing Natalia's whereabouts. He secretly gave James a thumbs-up, admiring his clever plan.

James smirked with satisfaction. After all, he was James, the perfect blend of good looks and intelligence. Other than Magnus, who could outsmart him in this world?

Meanwhile, Diana's heart fluttered like a deer running through the forest at James' invitation. Was he so taken with her that he was ready to fall at her feet? But, why wasn't the invitation coming from Mr. Andersen?

Had it been him, she would have accepted without hesitation!

With these thoughts whirling in her head, Diana turned to Magnus. "Mr. Andersen, are you, like James, interested in inviting me to Melfort, to your headquarters in Melfort?"

Feeling uncomfortable under Diana's intense gaze, Magnus responded with feigned honor, “Of course, Miss Diana. It would be a great privilege for us if you could visit Melfort!”

This thrilled Diana. She was convinced that Magnus was a gentle and restrained gentleman and that this was probably his idea in the first place, which James simply voiced. Even though James was handsome, she preferred men like Mr. Andersen – icy on the outside but warm-hearted within. Given time, she was sure she could transform Magnus into the ideal man of hers!

“Since Mr. Andersen has extended such a gracious invitation, how could I possibly refuse?” Diana fluttered her mascara-laden eyelashes, expressing her gratitude. “Mr. Andersen, I hope we can continue to enjoy our friendship.”

Magnus nodded awkwardly, finding Diana's theatrics a bit excessive. Meanwhile, James chuckled to himself. The charming Mr. Magnus seemed to be a hit with the ladies wherever he went!

Just then, William approached with a glass of wine. Having made the rounds at the party, he didn't want to neglect his important guests and hurried over.

Placing his crystal goblet of wine on the table, William asked with a smile, “What are you all chatting about? Looks like you're having a good time.”

“We were just making small talk. Mr. Andersen and I hit it off, and he's invited me to visit his headquarters.” Diana boasted.

William was taken aback. “That’s... not appropriate, is it?”

“How is it inappropriate?” Diana stood up in anger. “Mr. Andersen has kindly invited me. What do you mean by that?”