The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus)

Chapter 285

News of Belle's demotion spread quickly throughout the corporate firm, but no one knew the reason for

her return to the sales department. Behind closed doors, everyone was guessing it was because Belle

was too stunningly beautiful and had stirred up jealousy in the legendary wife of the CEO.

Belle handled all the speculation among coworkers with grace and confidence. Her unwavering

demeanor only fueled their conjectures further, making it seem like the exceptional Belle was indeed

the object of the CEO's wife's envy.

Facing her colleagues' overt and covert probing, Belle simply smiled and remained silent. She set

aside the work in her hands, standing before the floor-to-ceiling windows in the sales department, lost

in thought as she watched everything happening downstairs.

The sales department and the CEO's office were just a floor apart. Belle found an excuse to get water

and walked to the pantry on the upper floor.

Inside the pantry, a secretary called Molly was busily preparing tea for the CEO.

"What's up, Molly? You seem busy?" Belle greeted Molly cordially.

Molly paused, seeing it was Belle, and she chuckled. "Oh, it's you, Belle."

Molly was aware of Belle's capabilities. Who in the company wouldn't envy Belle's constant rise in

ranks? Molly didn't know why Belle got demoted this time. So, she still greeted Belle politely.

"Indeed," Belle nodded slightly. "Molly, how's work these days? Adjusting well?"

"Quite alright, Belle. If you hadn't moved to the sales department, I wouldn't be so busy, haha," Molly

responded.

In truth, Molly had worked under Belle previously and had almost been fired due to some mistakes she

had made. It was Belle who had saved Molly’s job, so she was always grateful to Belle.

Belle looked a bit downcast. "Molly, I have a personal favor to ask. Could you help?"

Molly nodded immediately. "As long as I can do it, just tell me. Actually, I owe you one. I wouldn't be

here anymore if it wasn't for you."

"It's a small thing, really small. You can definitely do it!" Belle said, her face twisting into a coy

expression. "This is my secret, you must promise, you'll keep it a secret, and you won't laugh at me!"

"Don't worry, I swear! I'll keep your secret!" Molly lifted her hand solemnly as if taking an oath.

"Good, come closer," Belle summoned Molly to her side in a secretive manner and lowered her voice to

say, "Actually, I have a secret that I've kept buried in my heart for a long time. That is, I really like Mr.

Andersen. Previously, it was enough just to be near him, and I didn't want to harbor any other thoughts

towards him. But Mrs. Andersen got angry, as you know. After that, I was transferred out of the CEO's

office."

Molly's eyes widened in surprise. She had never imagined that Belle had been secretly harboring

feelings for the CEO. But it made sense, with Mr. Andersen being so handsome, wealthy, and

charming, probably every woman would fall for him.

"Don't worry, Belle. I won't tell anyone about this." Molly said seriously, almost as if she was pounding

her chest in assurance.

Belle hugged Molly lightly. "I trust you, Molly. Even though I left the CEO's office, I was always the one

who prepared his tea before. Now that it's you, I'm really worried he might not be used to it. If there's

anything you're not sure about, just ask me. I promise to tell you everything I know."

"Thank you, Belle. Now that you mention it, Mr. Andersen did say today he no longer wants to drink

coffee and prefers tea instead. But I don't really know how to make tea. Belle, can you teach me?"

Seeing the expectation in Molly's eyes, Belle laughed inwardly. She barely held back her laughter and

struggled to put on a surprised face. "Oh my, how could I forget such an important thing? Mr. Andersen

has recently given up tea. He used to drink the tea I brought back from my hometown; he wouldn't

touch any other tea."

"So, what should I do, Belle? Do you still have that kind of tea? I will buy it from you." Molly was

anxious. Her job was to take care of everything for Mr. Andersen. If she couldn't even make tea

properly, chances were she wouldn't last long in this job.

Belle deliberately paused for a moment, then slapped her forehead. "What a coincidence, I think I still

have a few packs in my bag. I'll give them to you."

Saying this, Belle took a few packs of tea leaves from her bag that didn't have any packaging and Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

handed them to Molly with a smile. "Molly, this tea is hand-roasted by the elders in my hometown. It's

delicious and fragrant, Mr. Andersen's favorite."

"That's great! Belle, you're truly my lifesaver! Thank you so much!" Molly carefully stored the tea leaves

Belle gave her, and then asked gratefully, "Belle, how much do these tea leaves cost? I can't just take

them from you for free."

Belle knocked on Molly's forehead. "We are friends, aren’t we? This is just ordinary tea from my

hometown. It's not worth much. I'll bring you some more next time. It will definitely help you get through

your probation period."

"Thank you, Belle! Really, thank you!" Molly was moved to tears. She had truly met a great benefactor!

Belle waved her hand. “Alright, get back to work now. I have to get busy, too. Work hard during your

probation period. You will become a full-time employee soon.”

With that, Belle walked out of the pantry in her high heels.

However, Belle didn’t return to her office area. Instead, she went to a place where Molly couldn’t see

her, hid quietly, and secretly observed Molly’s actions. Soon, Molly put the tea leaves Belle gave her

into a pot of freshly boiled water, placed it on a tray, and served it to Mr. Andersen.

Watching Molly’s departing figure, a cold smile appeared on Belle’s lips. “Drink up,” she thought, “drink

plenty!”

***

British Castle.

Ever since Lexi's failed escape attempt from the castle, nearly being dragged off by a black bear,

Callum had stopped restricting Lexi's freedom.

Now, Lexi was not only allowed to leave the princess room where she had been confined for so long

but was also permitted to roam any corner of the castle.

Basking in the warm morning glow, Lexi found herself sitting on the lush, green lawn, feeling an

unusual sense of contentment. She took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of fresh grass mixed in the

air. Ah, the smell of freedom, how wonderful.

What Lexi didn't know was that as she sat on the lawn, gazing into the azure sky, Callum was standing

by the window of the castle's second floor, looking down at her with tender eyes.