The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus)

Chapter 433

Natalia's tears turned into laughter in an instant. "| was just touched by what you said earlier. | couldn't help but cry, and now you're teasing me?"

"Far from it, my dear," Magnus chuckled heartily, then gently pulled Natalia into his embrace, kissing her hair tenderly. "Darling, | just want to be tied to you at every moment. I've fallen head over heels for you, for our child. Sweetheart..."

Natalia nestled into Magnus' arms, breathing in his crisp, clean scent, feeling as if her heart was drenched in honey. With a husband like this, what more could one ask for?

Upon Natalia's urging, Magnus wasted no time in picking up the business affairs he had let slide. With Paul handling matters back in Melfort, Magnus found himself without a handy assistant to take care of business.

Although Natalia had expressed her wish for him to devote some attention to his career, he could barely spare a fraction of his focus for it. Even while sitting in his office, his thoughts lingered on Natalia.

Seeking to lighten his load, Magnus decided to recruit and train a new assistant in Hawaii to help with the company's minor affairs. After mulling it over, Magnus instructed his secretary to post a job announcement, emphasizing certain unusual requirements.

The job criteria were peculiar; applicants needed to provide an introduction of their family background, any criminal records, and their travel history for the year.

Despite the odd requirements, Andersen Corporation was globally renowned, and applicants flooded in.

Magnus had set these seemingly bizarre conditions to better safeguard against those with ulterior motives, potentially endangering Natalia. The incident with Belle was a stark reminder.

After a rigorous selection process, the choice was narrowed down to three women. With exceptional qualifications, they stood out from the thousands of applicants.

Magnus carved out some time for the final interviews with the three candidates. His method was unusual; instead of a direct interview, he had each sit in a separate room for a blind conversation.

Behind frosted glass in another room, Magnus asked just one question.

"If you were on vacation and a flash flood occurred, but the rescue helicopter could only take three people, and you had to choose between your two friends, an unknown child, and a pregnant woman, what would you do?"

It was a moral quandary designed to test one's character; any choice that resulted in loss of life would weigh on one's conscience.

Soon, the three candidates submitted their answers.

Magnus reviewed each response and selected Gabby, a girl whose looks were unremarkable. Her answer was to give the seat on the helicopter to the child and the pregnant woman, choosing to stay behind with her friends to face the challenge. She claimed expertise in wilderness survival, making her well-equipped to deal with natural disasters.

Although Gabby's initial responses were similar to the other candidates, it was her final comment that caught Magnus’ attention. Hawaii was a city prone to hurricanes and earthquakes, and Magnus would benefit from an assistant like her, who could protect Natalia in the event of an unexpected disaster.

Satisfied with this half-statement, Magnus emerged from the room, handed Gabby's file to his secretary, and said quietly, "Check her background thoroughly. Make sure everything checks out."

"Yes, sir!" The secretary took the file and left. After a while, he returned from the police station with a more detailed report for Magnus. "Gabby, 25, daughter of native Hawaiian residents, no criminal record for three generations. Comes from a modest background, was diligent and successful in school, and often received scholarships. Previously pursued a Ph.D. in the U.S. and worked for the Fortune 500 company AL Group as a confidential secretary, and left on good terms."

After listening to Gabby's profile, Magnus tapped the desk, "Bring her in. | need to ask some specifics." "Yes, sir." The secretary retrieved Gabby from the small room where she had waited and brought her to the president's office.

Gabby's appearance and figure were quite average, but her eyes were lively, framed by thick black glasses perched on a slightly sunken nose. Dressed conservatively yet impeccably tidy, she exuded the air of a seasoned professional.

"Hello," Magnus said flatly, gesturing for Gabby to take a seat.

Gabby sat down, her demeanor neither servile nor overbearing, and greeted Magnus with a nod. "Hello, Mr. Andersen."

"Hmm," Magnus acknowledged with a noncommittal sound, tapping the desk idly. "I've reviewed your credentials, and they seem to fit our recruitment criteria. However, would you mind explaining the reason for your departure from your last job?"

Gabby's face registered momentary shock, and she fidgeted with her glasses. "Mr. Andersen, can we skip that?"

"I'm afraid not. To ensure we select the most dedicated candidates, we need to understand the reasons behind each employee's departure from their last job."

Magnus’ gaze bore into Gabby, scrutinizing her for any hint of dishonesty.

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The secretary stepped out for a moment and returned to the executive office, silently giving Magnus a thumbs-up, indicating that what Gabby had said was indeed true.

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Gabby rose to her feet, her eyes shimmering with unmistakable joy, and quickly shook Magnus’ hand. "I certainly will, Mr. Andersen. You can count on me!"