The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 257

The sound of footsteps approached from behind, and a group of maids quickly surrounded Lexi, watching her with hawk-like eyes.

Lexi hung her head in defeat, as this group of maids encircled her. Her escape plan had failed!

By the time Callum sobered up, it was already pitch black outside. Rita briefed him on Lexi's attempted escape. Callum raised an eyebrow. "Seems like the security in that room is lacking. Since she's been in the princess room, she can stay there."

At Callum's command, Rita started to move Lexi to a new room. Suddenly, Callum's voice sounded from behind. "Remember, be courteous to Ms. Lexi. She is my guest."

"Yes," Rita replied, and set off to carry out Callum's orders.

Staring at the pink princess room, Lexi asked Rita, "Can I be locked up in a different room?"

Rita looked at her. "This room was a surprise for Ms. Clarkson. You should be grateful you get to stay here. Are you really complaining?"

With that, Rita shut the door and left.

Lexi finally realized that this room wasn't a manifestation of Callum's twisted fetish, but a surprise for Natalia.

But why was she staying here?

Before she could figure it out, the door opened once again. This time, it was Rita, followed by two maids carrying jewelry boxes.

Rita approached with a smile. "Miss, these are gifts from Mr. Callum. He hopes you enjoy your stay. Just let us know whatever you need, and we'll do our best to provide it."

Looking at the jewels piled high in the boxes, Lexi was stunned. Was Callum trying to cage her like a canary?

Whatever she needed? All she wanted was freedom.

"I want to leave. Is that possible?" Lexi asked Rita, her tone indifferent.

Rita laughed awkwardly. "Miss, you're making things difficult for a mere servant. We can provide anything you want, as long as it's not your freedom. Like the latest handbags, clothes, makeup, you name it."

"So, as long as money can solve it, it's not a problem." Lexi sneered, "I've never lacked money. What's the point of being trapped in this gilded cage? It does not matter how fine the clothes or food are."

Rita didn't know how to respond. She simply led the two maids out, leaving Lexi alone in the room.

At the doorway, she turned back to Lexi. "Ms. Lexi, I hope you can face this temporary hardship bravely. Mr. Callum is not as bad as you think."

Magnus came back like a dog with a bone. "Darling, how can you push me away when I'm pouring my heart out to you? It really hurts. And if I have to handle everything at the company, what are the managers for?"

Natalia sighed, "Fine, I can't win against you. Just don't disturb me when I'm busy."

"At your service!" Magnus saluted, then leaned in to look at Natalia's sketchpad. "What are you drawing?"

Natalia didn't stop sketching as she answered, "I'm designing a brooch."

Looking at the sketch, Magnus gave a thumbs up. "I didn't know my wife could design such a beautiful brooch. You're amazing."

Natalia couldn't help but laugh. "Come on, it's just a sketch, you know. Wait till I finish the painting, it will need some touch-ups."

"Once it's finalized, it could only made into one brooch," Magnus claimed possessively. "It's the fruit of my wife's labor. I wouldn't want anyone else coveting it."

Looking at Magnus, who was behaving like a child, Natalia could only feel helpless. Magnus seemed to be her destined weakness. When it came to him, she was always at a loss.

"By the way, where's Jonas? How come I didn't see him following you?" Only then did Natalia realize little Jonas wasn't trailing behind Magnus.