The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus)

Chapter 466

With no surveillance cameras in his mansion, the identity of the person who ended the life of the deceased found there remained a mystery.

Upon investigation, police officers discovered that the victim still had traces of Lucius’ DNA, notably in her throat. Subsequently, Lucius was apprehended as the prime suspect; the authorities were convinced of his significant involvement in the crime.

The cold steel of handcuffs clasped around Lucius' wrists, triggering instant regret. He never imagined his reckless actions would bury him in such a grave predicament. It had been nothing more than a wild night gone too far, and now he faced the terrifying reality of manslaughter charges.

Lucius was roughly escorted to the squad car, shouting his innocence until his voice was hoarse. He hadn't killed anyone; why were they shackling him like a criminal? But his protests only earned him a swift kick from the officers as they hauled him away from his opulent home and into a dingy cell.

The arrest of Lucius sent shockwaves through his company, causing immediate and catastrophic damage. Shareholders dumped their stocks en masse, leading to a precipitous drop in the company's value.

Overnight, Lucius, once a respected business mogul, became a vilified murderer. His company was sealed by the authorities the next day, and his stocks plummeted to worthlessness.

The scandal erupted across the Dubai headlines, and Lucius' fair-weather friends, once ever-present during his days of success, abandoned him in his hour of need.

Alone in his cell, Lucius, who went from a sharp-suited executive to a suspected killer in less than 24 hours, realized his dire situation. His once meticulously groomed appearance gave way to a stubbled face, and his company, funds, and even his mansion were now out of his reach.

In his desolation, Lucius thought of Gabby, the one person he had pushed away but who might've still believed in his innocence. Pleading with the indifferent officers, he begged them to find Gabby, sure that if she saw his current state, her love for him would prompt her to seek justice.

But the cold response that Gabby had disappeared without a trace and that she might have already left Dubai left Lucius weeping in regret. If only he had known, he would never have driven her away.

Meanwhile, Gabby and her daughter, Anna, were bound and gagged in the hull of a ship, leaving the shores of Dubai far behind.

The filthy and reeking belly of the boat heaved with the ocean waves, making them nauseous. Although their feet were tied, their hands were free. The kidnappers were confident that Gabby and her daughter had no chance of escaping on the vast open sea.

As the boat rocked violently, Anna awoke in her mother's arms and innocently asked, "Mommy, how did we end up here?"

With a heavy heart, Gabby brushed Anna's soft hair and whispered, "Sweetie, Mommy's taking us somewhere where no one would know us."

She knew the danger they were in, and the thought of someone harming Anna filled her with rage. She'd rather die fighting than let a single hair on Anna's head be harmed.

As tears fell onto Anna's cheeks, she wiped them away, looking up at Gabby with confusion. "Why are you crying, Mommy? Where are we going? Is Daddy going to be there?"

Gabby shook her head, sobbing harder now. How could she explain their perilous situation to her young daughter? Holding Anna close, she murmured, "No Daddy, just you and me. Is that okay?"

Anna nodded understandingly. "Okay. | don't like Daddy anymore. He yelled at you because of that lady with too much makeup. | just want to be with you, Mommy."

Touched by Anna's words, Gabby sang a lullaby to soothe Anna, hoping to ease her back to sleep ami eh thre IE een off, dabbys thoughts turned bitterly to Lucius. The memory of the woman she had left in a pool of blood back at the mansion haunted her. She regretted not striking more blows. Please read the original content at NovelDrama.Org.

Her eyes glinted with a vengeance. Lucius had scorned Gabby’s love and devotion. His abandonment had sealed his fate. This was the price of his betrayal.NôvelDrama.Org: text © owner.

Lost in thought, Gabby suddenly forgot the dire situation she found, herself in, rappinalMér arms around thd BieebiNG Anna, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep as well. Please read the original content at NovelDrama.Org.

After three days of sailing across the open sea, Gabby and Anna were roughly yanked out of the ship's hold and brought to a mysterious village.

"Move it!" barked the man pushing Gabby along, annoyed by the slow pace she adopted while carrying Anna.

Gabby's heart was filled with regret. If only she had known it would come to this, she would never ae let De"! comfort ot hel that night. She would have preferred to face Lucius’ wrath and scolding rather than subject Anna to such a fate. Please read the original content at NovelDrama.Org.