The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 48

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.