Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 37: Anyone, But You

Natalie swallowed hard. His words, his unwavering determination and confidence in the one he would love, were overwhelming. A man like this must be desired by every woman.

"Understood?" he asked, pulling her back to reality.

She brushed his hand away to free her chin, offering him a cold glare. "Care to keep your distance? We’re only pretending to be husband and wife for my grandpa’s sake, not for you to get so close to me."

"Says the one who jumped on me last night," he retorted, stepping back.

His remark only fueled her anger. "You... that was an accident... I..."

"Good that you’re aware we’re just acting," he interrupted dismissively. "Because anyone could be my wife but you. You’re off the chart."

Her brows knitted in frustration, thinking he was looking down on her.

"You’re off the chart for me as well, Mr. Harper. I’d rather stay single than be entangled with a superficial man like you," she countered sharply. "And I won’t thank you for helping with my grandpa, as it’s simply part of our deal to help each other in our respective goals."

Justin could see the anger and hurt in her eyes. She was his stepsister, so of course she was off-limits, but there was no need to explain. When he would tell her, she will understand his words.

"What about the home talk with your grandpa?" he asked, changing the subject.

"You don’t need to concern yourself with it," she replied curtly. "You can leave now."

"Mr. Ford asked me to take you home."

him you did," she said as she lay down

the sheet, taking her by surprise. Neither of

had a bad impression of her and would never think about her in other way. ’Doesn’t matter. Maybe my bad image will

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she and Ivan decided to leave the hospital. Briena chose to be quiet as her lie was

which caught Ivan’s attention and he followed her gaze. A man in

quickly checked her phone screen and then looked back at the

same car and that man... He’s Natalie’s

to catch a glimpse of the man’s face, but the car had

Grandma wanted to see him since Natalie

it’s her husband?" Ivan asked, shocked.

to meet our grandpa. He’s just an ordinary man, doing random jobs. I don’t know what she saw in him when she had someone perfect like you.

the direction where the car had vanished, his fists clenching tightly. Natalie had humiliated him in front

noticed his reaction and gently held his hand. "Calm down, Ivan. I know you’re hurting, but you need to accept the truth. Forget about her. Now we’re together,

anger inside him. But more than that,

his vulnerability, Briena tiptoed and pecked him on the cheek. "I’m glad to have you with me.

him. There had always been an invisible wall between them that he could never break through. He couldn’t even remember the last time Natalie had touched

because she had someone else in her

"Briena?" he whispered softly.

expression innocent as if unaware of what he

hard, struggling to control his emotions. "Let’s

him over today. A triumphant smile played on her lips as she followed him to the car. ’Sooner or later, he’ll be mine. It won’t be long before