The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 279

It seemed that the bright-eyed girl named Belle was indeed extraordinarily capable.

"I'm pleased to meet you, too. You have a lovely radiant and warm smile," Natalia admitted honestly, expressing her first impression of Belle.

Belle, however, gave a small chuckle. "Mrs. Andersen, you must be teasing me. My colleagues at work call me the 'Ice Queen,' behind my back. Once I get into work mode, I don't even recognize my own kin!"

Natalia took another look at Belle. The girl in front of her seemed like a very kind person. Maybe her colleagues had mistaken her?

Natalia didn’t feel the need to indulge in pleasantries with someone she had no connection with. She simply smiled politely and did not continue the conversation.

Belle, having quickly risen from a novice to a CEO’s assistant, was indeed a force to be reckoned with. Her ability to read the room and gauge people’s emotions could not be underestimated. So, when Natalia stopped talking, Belle excused herself, “Mr. and Mrs. Andersen, please continue your meal, I need to deal with some work matters.”

She then gracefully walked towards the exit in her sleek high heels.

"She has such a bright smile," Natalia mused, watching Belle's retreating figure.

Contrary to her, Magnus didn’t agree. "Really? I didn’t notice. Only my wife is the epitome of perfection in this world."

"Flatterer!" Natalia couldn't help but laugh. She playfully pinched Magnus' arm and quickly forgot about the incident.

The restaurant was impressively efficient; soon enough, the waiter served the dish that Magnus had ordered.

Seeing the large plate of salmon sashimi, Natalia was somewhat taken aback. "Will we be able to finish it?"

Magnus, being considerate, served a piece of the succulent salmon for Natalia. "Why do we have to finish it? We should just enjoy it."

Natalia gave Magnus a sideways glance. "I know you're wealthy, the wealthiest in Melfort, but can you not be so wasteful? Do your folks know about your extravagant ways of living?"

Magnus, with a piece of salmon mid-air, was dumbfounded as he looked at Natalia. It was just a meal. Was there a need to make such a fuss about it?

They looked at each other and burst into laughter; the atmosphere was relaxing.

Unbeknownst to them, a pair of resentful eyes were watching from a hidden corner. If looks could kill, they would have been riddled with holes already.

While the couple was enjoying their intimate lunch, Lexi, trapped in a castle, was utterly despondent.

Lexi was tossing and turning on the bed, filled with regret. Callum clearly imprisoned her. Why didn't she have the sense to avoid drinking with him and end up being taken advantage of again?

No, wait! Lexi thought seriously, her face burning with embarrassment. She was so drunk at that time, who knows, maybe in her intoxicated state, she was the one who forced herself on Callum?!

Ah! Lexi screamed in her mind, feeling like she was going insane!

Just as she was contemplating banging her head against the wall to calm down, the door to her room was pushed open. Lexi lifted the pillow from her head and peeked through the gap. As Callum's handsome face, which suddenly seemed more appealing, appeared, her brain just stopped working. She quickly pressed the pillow back onto her head, praying fervently, “Don’t look, don’t look!”

"Are you planning to suffocate yourself?" Callum almost chuckled, watching with amusement as Lexi buried her head in the pillow.