Chapter 48


    Kendra sidled up to him, her gaze filled with disdain. “Lucius, didn’t you im that the CEO position of


    Andersen Corporation was yours to take? Why is it now Magnus‘? I pleaded with my father for you, and


    now, you’ve got nothing.”


    “Kendra, don’t worry. I’ll reim the CEO position.” His voice was filled with pain as he gripped her


    hand.


    Kendra gently removed his hand. “Well, I’lle see you when you do.” She turned to leave.


    “Kendra!” Lucius grabbed her hand fiercely. “What do you mean? Are you breaking up with me


    because I didn’t get the CEO position?”


    Kendra turned back to look at him. His eyes were bloodshot. She lowered her gaze. “Lucius, I thought


    you would be the CEO and force Magnus to divorce me, but now that you’re not in that position,


    I’m still Magnus‘ wife in the eyes of thew. We can’t be together anymore. If Magnus retaliates, the


    rkson family might suffer.”


    Lucius was left staring at the woman who had suddenly distanced herself from him, and his heart was


    growing colder by the second. “You’re saying this because I didn’t be the CEO, not out of fear of


    Magnus‘ retaliation. Kendra, I didn’t expect this from you! Even if I


    don’t be the CEO, I’ll still be the enviable Mr. Lucius from Andersen Corporation! And you dare


    say these things!”


    Kendra watched as Lucius‘ eyes filled with fury and his grip on her arm was tightening. She hugged


    him. “Lucius, no, I love you. However, I’m Magnus‘ wife, legally. What am I supposed to do? If he


    refuses to divorce, we can never be together.”


    Lucius looked down at the woman in his arms, the woman he had loved deeply for years. He had


    thought that even if he fell from grace, she would never leave him.


    Now that he was feeling Kendra’s distance, he smirked bitterly. “Magnus will divorce you. He seems


    quite smitten with your sister. They’ve even moved into Maplewood Manor together I believe the next


    step for him is to divorce you and make your sister his legitimate wife.”


    Kendra was stunned. She began to tremble uncontrobly. This was impossible, they could not have


    fallen in love this quickly. And Natalia, that clueless fool, could not possibly have made Magnus fall for


    her!


    She should be the one Magnus desires, not Natalia. After all, both he and Lucius had vied for her hand


    in marriage. His intention was to be with her, right?


    Seeing her trembling, Lucius confirmed his suspicions Kendra still wanted to marry Magnus! His eyes


    turned crimson, and his grip on Kendra’s arm tightened


    Kendra felt a sharp pain in her arm and snapped out of her thoughts. “You’re hurting me, Lucius! Let


    go!”


    But he didn’t let go. He just stared at her. “Do you still want to marry Magnus? Tell me! Do


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    you?”


    Kendra managed to shake off his hand. “Let me go, you’re insane! I’m already his wife in the eyes of


    thew, and we’re not even divorced yet! What do you mean ‘do I want to marry him?” “Ha… even if


    you wanted to, it’s toote. He knows you’ve been in love with me since we were kids, and that you’ve


    been my woman for nine years. You didn’t want him because of his disability and instead had your


    sister marry him. He despises you. There’s no way he’d want you back, Kendra. Give up on that idea.


    You’re my woman. If not, I’ll make sure the rkson family disappears!”


    Lucius‘ face twisted into a terrifying snarl, sending chills down Kendra’s spine. This was the man she


    had loved for over a decade. He was terrifying!


    She had always liked Lucius, his domineering attitude, and his generous nature as a wealthy heir


    That’s why she gave up her virginity to him when she was seventeen.


    But his horrifying expression now made her shudder.


    She stood there, dazed, watching him. Lucius slowly released her arm, took a step back, and


    then turned to leave the vi.


    In the CEO’s office at the Andersen Tower, Lucius stormed in, only to be stopped by the security and


    the secretary.


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    “Mr. Lucius, you can’t go in now.”


    “Out of my way! Who do you think you are to stop me!” He aimed a kick at the security guard. Just


    then, the office door swung open and Paul stepped out, his gaze dark. “Mr. Lucius, the CEO is in an


    important video conference meeting. Whatever you need to discuss, please


    wait half an hour.”


    Lucius red at Paul. “Paul, I treated you well in the past, and now you dare to stop me?”


    “I’m grateful for your past kindness, but I’m serving the CEO now. I’m sorry if I’ve been disrespectful!”


    Paul remained standing respectfully at the door.


    Seeing he wouldn’t be allowed in, Lucius‘ eyes red up like a raging fire. It was as if he wanted to burn


    the door down.


    In the end, he clenched his fists, and his veins were popping “Tell Magnus, I’ll be waiting for him at the


    rooftop of the Golden Groove tonight. I hope he shows up”


    Paul didn’t reply, but watched as Lucius turned and left, a slight smirk ying on his lips.


    Magnus was sitting in his executive chair, video conferencing with thepany representative from


    France When Paul pushed the door open, he had already ended the call Suddenly, he stood up and


    walked towards the floor–to–ceiling window


    Paul was taken aback. “Sir, your legs. they’re healed? He stared in shock as Magnus got up


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    and strode to the window.


    “Yes, but don’t let anyone know. I was able to stand three years ago.” He trusted his grandfather’s men


    implicitly.


    Paul watched in astonishment as Magnus stood tall by the window. “Don’t worry, sir. This is great news.


    You’re finally healed. Morgan will be so happy.” He said joyfully.


    Magnus swiveled around. “Keep a close eye on Lucius these next few days Mr Dupont from France is


    coming to visit and I don’t want any disturbances. Also, get in touch with the principal of Melfort


    College. Let him know I want to add someone to the sophomore design course. Have him arrange it.”


    “Right away, sir. Are you suggesting that your wife attends school? As far as I know, she was doing well


    in the sophomore design course at Melfort College. The professor has been waiting for her to return to


    ss,” Paul said, his gaze fixed on Magnus‘ profound dark eyes which softened when he mentioned


    Magnus‘ wife.


    He knew Magnus was referring to Natalia, the innocent girl who had to take a leave of


    absence from school.


    Magnus nodded, “You arrange it. Also, apany me to Golden Groove tonight to meet Mr. Dimas


    and finalize the deal on the plot ofnd.”


    “Absolutely, but sir, Mr. Lucius has also arranged to meet you tonight at Golden Groove,” Paul


    informed him.


    “We’ll see him after we’ve signed the contract with Mr. Dimas,” Magnus said, turning to sit in


    his wheelchair.


    “I’ll head out now. Handle the rest,” he said, his wheelchair slowly gliding out of the room.


    Paul held the door open for him and saw him into the elevator. He then turned and walked


    into his office to get started on his work.


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