The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 173

To ensure Natalia had good nights of sleep, Magnus moved to sleep in his study.

Natalia smiled in silence. Her hand was placed on her belly, as she fought the internal pain and reminded herself to stay strong.

At eight months pregnant, Natalia was hit by a series of unfortunate events in the dark month of June. Fate had finally separated her from Magnus.

It was a separation like death itself!

At the Golden Groove, in a hidden VIP lounge, Kendra and Lucius were entangled like two people high on drugs, indulging in primal pleasures.

“Lucius, you're amazing…”

“Baby, I can be even better…” Lucius panted. All his attention was focused on Kendra beneath him. “Do you like it, darling, should we change positions?”

“You're such a tease…” Kendra feigned shyness and turned her head, sneaking a glance at the hidden camera she had installed in the corner of the lounge. Her red lips curled into a triumphant smirk.

She didn't lure Lucius to the Golden Groove for some mere thrill. If that was the case, any penthouse suite would have sufficed. She was here to record their passionate encounter and then send it to Natalia after some editing.

Rumor had it that Natalia was several months pregnant and Kendra figured a good shock was just what she needed. Anything that could drive Natalia to the brink would be fantastic. It would save Kendra the trouble of dealing with Natalia once the baby was born.

Lucius was engrossed in his carnal pursuits. He noticed Kendra was distracted and forcefully turned her face towards him, biting her lips hard. “What's distracting you? Focus!”

Lucius was a wild beast in bed, with little regard for boundaries. He bit Kendra's lips until they bled yet showed no signs of remorse. His movements grew rougher, ravishing Kendra without restraint. “Darling, I can never get enough of you.”

Kendra pretended to be docile, clinging onto Lucius. She was well aware of Lucius' wild tendencies in bed, and she was desperate to escape his clutches.

‘Natalia, you better be gone, stop claiming Magnus as your own, and give me back my rightful place as the wife of the CEO!’

Filled with resentment, Kendra had to keep her emotions in check. To avoid suspicion, she made an effort to respond to Lucius' actions. The lounge was filled with heavy breathing, which eventually subsided after what seemed like an eternity.

Lucius was still feeling unsatisfied, pulled his trousers back on. His eyes were filled with lust as they scanned Kendra's bare chest. “This place is a lot more exciting than any penthouse suite. You really are something, thinking of such a great place.”

Kendra was pretending to be shy and blushed at his compliment. “Not at all. I just wanted to make you happy. Don't exaggerate. You make it sound like I'm some kind of expert.”

Lucius, now fully dressed, seemed less enthusiastic. “Whether you're an expert or not, you know the truth. Even a whore could learn a few tricks from you.”

Kendra, also dressed, was taken aback by Lucius' words. She had never expected him to say something like that!

“The price is high, right?” Kendra scoffed. “Money is no issue. Call your most expensive guy. I need the best service.”

The receptionist hurriedly called the operations manager, deciding it was best to keep her distance from such a demanding customer.

The operations manager was a shrewd man, with a rather sleazy appearance. As soon as he saw Kendra, his eyes lit up and he scurried over to her. “What can I do for you, miss?”

Kendra frowned, clearly annoyed. “Are you professionals or not? If you can't do it, I'll find someone else. Repeating the same question is unprofessional!”

Having seen his fair share of finicky clients, the operations manager greeted her with a practiced, warm smile. "Miss, don't be upset. Please follow me."

He led Kendra to a private room, attentively closing the door behind them. "Miss, please share your request. As long as you're willing to pay the right price, there's nothing we can't do."

"Really?" Kendra quirked an eyebrow, suddenly feeling out of place. "What if I asked you to kill someone for me?"

The account manager's smile froze on his face. "Miss, we might operate in the gray areas of the law, but we certainly don't break it!"

The atmosphere in the room immediately thickened. Kendra studied the account manager for a moment, then burst into exaggerated laughter. "HA! I was only joking. The task is simple, really. I just need you to take the man in this video and edit it to look like another man."