The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 74

A table lavishly set with a smorgasbord of dishes, ranging from exotic delicacies to homely comfort food, was a sight to behold.

It was their first time dining together with Natalia present, a new addition to the group of four.

Throughout the meal, Magnus, much like a fussy mother concerned about her child's appetite, kept piling food onto Natalia's plate. This made Natalia blush profusely, to the point where she wished she could crawl into a hole and hide. In a soft murmur to Magnus, she said, "Magnus,come on, I've had enough to eat."

Witnessing this spectacle, Carter, Chase, and James could hardly believe their eyes. The man before them, who had endured years of hardship and who was usually cold and domineering, was now behaving so softly. The three of them, having grown up with Magnus, could only describe his newfound behavior as “cringeworthy.”

Amidst the internal scoffing of Carter, Chase, and James, the meal came to an end.

Knowing that Carter and the others wanted to talk to him, Magnus excused himself from the table. He turned to Natalia, who stood quietly by his side, and said, "I'll be in the study with Carter and the others. You get ready. I'll join you shortly."

Although it was a simple instruction, Magnus' soft voice and tender gaze left Natalia blushing throughout the conversation. She could hardly bear to look at the three brothers standing next to Magnus, whose faces were filled with resentment due to the intimacy they shared.

Natalia responded with a nod. "I understand."

After saying this, she turned and hurried away. Her rushed departure made her seem all the more adorable.

After Natalia left, Carter, Chase, and James followed Magnus to his study. Once inside, James, usually all smiles and seemingly carefree, became unusually serious. "Magnus, how do you plan on dealing with Lucius? His actions are becoming bolder. I fear he'll cause trouble if we don't act soon."

They all knew how ruthless Lucius could be. He had been gunning for Magnus for years but to no avail. So, with Lucius becoming more aggressive, they wanted to take early action, to nip all his plans in the bud and preferably get rid of this scum who had tried to harm his own brother just to gain control of the Andersen Corporation.

Upon James' words, Magnus, who had been keeping a close eye on Lucius' movements, let out a cold laugh. He stood up from his wheelchair, walked over to the window, and said, "There's no rush. I want to see just how capable Lucius really is. I want him to use all his strength, only to be beaten down by me. That's what he deserves for all the suffering I've endured."

"For Grandpa's sake, we can't kill him yet! Jamie wouldn't allow it as well!" Magnus stared out at the blazing sun. His heart was as cold as ice.

Understanding Magnus' intentions, Carter and the others respected his decision. Though they were worried, they agreed, "We'll keep a close eye on Lucius. We won't let him pull any stunts."