The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 541

With her spirit rallied, Natalia set about plotting her escape from the desolate isle. The island was a deliberate choice by Alice, a remote haven surrounded by an unforgiving sea, without a single fishing boat in sight, and its location unknown. All Natalia could see was the endless expanse of water, an overwhelming sight that left her feeling utterly defeated as she sat on the sandy beach, wrestling with despair. How on earth was she going to make it off this island?

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Hawaii.

Magnus had spent the entire night searching for Natalia with no luck. He hadn't slept a wink, anxiously waiting for any news Paul might uncover.

Paul arrived after a night's drive, his steps heavy with concern as he approached Magnus. "Mr. Magnus, I've scoured every nook and cranny of Hawaii, and there's no sign of the lady. But I did find out that Alice had purchased a dilapidated yacht slated for scrap."

Magnus' expression darkened. "Damn it! She might have taken her out to sea, hidden her on one of those uncharted islands. It's going to be like finding a needle in a haystack! Did anyone see Alice setting sail?"

Paul shook his head. "No sightings, just rumors of the old yacht purchase. No one knows what she's planning to do with it."

"Alright, Paul, I'm going to call James to assist you. Send more people out. One team will continue the land search here in Hawaii, and the other will comb the sea. We must find her."

Magnus issued his orders with composure, then turned to Paul. "I'm counting on you to bring her home."

"It's my duty, Mr. Magnus," Paul said hurriedly, brushing off the gratitude. "No trouble at all. Just as long as we can rescue her, that's all that matters."

Magnus felt moved and clapped Paul on the shoulder. His thank you was implicit in the gesture. "Be safe out there. The seas are treacherous." Paul nodded and drove off, beginning a meticulous search throughout Hawaii.

Once Paul was out of sight, Magnus dialed James. "Get back here now. I need you!" James didn't even ask why, simply replying with firm agreement before hanging up.

Magnus rubbed his tired eyes and got into his car, heading southeast. He had another critical task at hand that couldn't wait. It was time for a taste of one's own medicine. He was going to give Alice a taste of her own sinister medicine.

Meanwhile, back at Magnus and Natalia's home, Alice had slept soundly, having succeeded in her wicked plot. It was the most restful sleep she'd had in a long time. Stretching lazily, she walked out of Natalia's bedroom and onto the balcony, admiring the villa's elegance in the morning light.