The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 73

It was James, Chase and Carter who came by.

Frankly, they thought that Magnus was one lucky chap. The guy had lived for over two decades, never once experiencing romance. And when he finally did, he ended up with the hot babe Natalia. They were undeniably envious. Compared to Natalia, the women they knew were mere commoners.

"Indeed," Natalia affirmed with a smile when James asked. She did not understand why these three would suddenly show up at Maplewood Manor, and why Magnus was absent.

She courteously brewed them some tea, inspecting each of them as she did. James, who was always trying to strike a conversation with a smile, and Chase, who spoke less, but spoke each word profoundly.

And there was also Carter, who was fond of teasing Magnus when they were in France.

She wondered, "Didn't Magnus say he'd be home by noon when he left this morning? Do their arrivals have anything to do with Magnus' early return?"

Yet, the three men in front of her seemed oblivious to Natalia's confusion, especially James, who kept gazing at Natalia with his bright puppy eyes, smiling all the way.

Then he said, "Oh, Magnus is indeed a lucky man. Not only are you beautiful, but you're also considerate."

Changing his tone, James proposed with a grin, "Natalia, why not ditch Magnus and leave with me? Magnus is so cold, he surely can't be as romantic as I am."

But as soon as James spoke, Chase, who was sitting next to him, elbowed him in the stomach. "Ouch…" James immediately clutched his stomach, wailing in pain.

Carter, always good-natured, couldn't help but chuckle. "You sure have guts, James. Isn't this like the hundredth time you've tried to steal Natalia? Aren't you afraid Magnus would punish you?"

Though Natalia hadn't been with Magnus for long, his jealous reputation had already spread.

"He must have a death wish to dare to poke the bear," Chase commented, his words as concise as always.

Just as Natalia was enjoying the lively banter, Magnus, who had just left the company, hurried back to Maplewood Manor. He took one look at the three men lounging on the couch, especially at James, who was grinning from ear to ear. With a frown, he said, "You guys sure got here fast!" Usually, they would hang out at the Golden Groove, but today, they had come to his place.

He then wheeled over to Natalia, reaching out to cup her face. "Don't hang out with these beasts!"

"Wha…?"

"You…" The three men gasped. This guy was showing off his affection right in front of them and even called them beasts!