Chapter 541


    With her spirit rallied, Natalia set about plotting her escape from the deste isle. The ind was a deliberate choice by Alice, a


    remote haven surrounded by an unforgiving sea, without a single fishing boat in sight, and its location unknown. All Natalia could


    see was the endless expanse of water, an overwhelming sight that left her feeling utterly defeated as she sat on the sandy


    beach, wrestling with despair. How on earth was she going to make it off this ind?


    Hawaii.


    Magnus had spent the entire night searching for Natalia with no luck. He hadn''t slept a wink, anxiously waiting for any news Paul


    might uncover.


    Paul arrived after a night''s drive, his steps heavy with concern as he approached Magnus. "Mr. Magnus, I''ve scoured every nook


    and cranny of Hawaii, and there''s no sign of thedy. But | did find out that Alice had purchased a dpidated yacht ted for


    scrap.”


    Magnus'' expression darkened. "Damn it! She might have taken her out to sea, hidden her on one of those uncharted inds. It''s


    going to be like finding a needle in a haystack! Did anyone see Alice setting sail?"


    Paul shook his head. "No sightings, just rumors of the old yacht purchase. No one knows what she''s nning to do with it."


    “Alright, Paul, I''m going to call James to assist you. Send more people out. One team will continue thend search here in


    Hawaii, and the other willb the sea. We must find her."


    Magnus issued his orders withposure, then turned to Paul. "I''m counting on you to bring her home."N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    "It''s my duty, Mr. Magnus," Paul said hurriedly, brushing off the gratitude. "No trouble at all. Just as long as we can rescue her,


    that''s all that matters.”


    Magnus felt moved and pped Paul on the shoulder. His thank you was implicit in the gesture. "Be safe out there. The seas are


    treacherous." Paul nodded and drove off, beginning a meticulous search throughout Hawaii.


    Once Paul was out of sight, Magnus dialed James. "Get back here now. | need you!" James didn''t even ask why, simply replying


    with firm agreement before hanging up.


    Magnus rubbed his tired eyes and got into his car, heading southeast. He had another critical task at hand that couldn''t wait. It


    was time for a taste of one''s own medicine. He was going to give Alice a taste of her own sinister medicine.


    Meanwhile, back at Magnus and Natalia''s home, Alice had slept soundly, having seeded in her wicked plot. It was the most


    restful sleep she''d had in a long time. Stretchingzily, she walked out of Natalia''s bedroom and onto the balcony, admiring the


    vi''s elegance in the morning light.


    As Alice dressed herself in Natalia''s clothes, she wondered what Natalia would feel knowing that she was lying in her bed,


    wearing her clothes, and possibly even about to take her ce with her husband.


    Smirking at the thought, Alice dialed Magnus. "Magnus, darling,e home now or prepare to hear about Natalia''s demise."


    Magnus, weary and frustrated, replied, "It''s still daylight!"


    Aliceughed maliciously. "So what? I''ve seen you and her locked away in broad daylight before. Why not with me?"


    “Absolutely not,” Magnus refused without hesitation.


    Alice''s face contorted with rage. "Don''t push me, Magnus. Do you not care for Natalia''s safety? My patience has limits!"


    After a tense silence, Magnus finally said, "I''m tied up now. Wait for me."


    "There''s a good boy. Keep me happy, and Natalia stays safe," Alice cackled, ending the call with a triumphant toss of the phone


    as she began applying makeup to resemble Natalia.


    Alice''s mood lifted with the thought


    of Natalianguishing in despair and


    possibly strugglin to-syeyiversa


    opportu bdnanas. The idea that


    atalia might suffer more from


    knowing her life had been usurped by


    Alice than by death itself was a


    satisfying thought. Please read the


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    And so, buoyed by her vengeful ns, Alicepleted her transformation, her reflection now the spitting image of Natalia. She


    strutted downstairs, contentedly having breakfast, waiting for Magnus'' arrival.


    Outside, the bodyguards kept a vignt eye on Alice from their hidden posts, ensuring she made no outside contact. But since


    the previous day, there had been nomunication, except with Magnus.


    Alice savored her breakfast with a


    sinful delight. The pancakes dripped


    with maple syrup, Ose ie gwentet


    ‘BI the ack Kaghy even she


    Cc tds help but picture Natalia,


    disheveled and desperate, clinging to


    life on the deste ind. The


    thought brought a wicked smile to


    her lips. Please read the original


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    By the time she polished off herst bite of crispy bacon, Magnus had indeed made good on his word and driven back just as he


    said he would. Wiping a greasy smudge from the corner of her mouth, Alice rose leisurely to her feet and sauntered towards


    Magnus.


    She watched him emerge from the car, a tall drink of water with a jawline that could cut ss, and felt a surge of satisfaction at


    her impromptu scheme. To make love with a man as dashing as him would undoubtedly be exquisite.


    "Perfect timing, Magnus," she purred


    with a coy smile, her eyes dancing


    with mischief. "You wa ataliays\ |


    eginnreeatou is me. So,


    come on, make me happy, and I''ll


    give you what you need." Her voice


    was a blend of temptation and


    command, baiting the hook she knew


    he couldn''t resist. Please read the


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