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."

you did," she said as she lay

hesitated for a moment, then walked over and gently covered her with the sheet, taking her by surprise. Neither of them spoke as he left, and Natalie opened her eyes, still unsettled by what

never think about her in other way. ’Doesn’t matter. Maybe my bad image

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lie was almost caught today by Ivan. As they reached the parking lot, she

muttered, which caught Ivan’s attention and he followed her gaze. A

he?" Ivan asked, watching Briena as she quickly checked her phone screen and then looked back at the

the same car and that man... He’s Natalie’s husband,"

a glimpse of the man’s face, but the car had already turned

wanted to see him since Natalie is so adamant about hiding him," Briena frowned

Ivan asked, shocked. "Didn’t

who they’re married to?" Briena retorted. "She brought him 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. I wonder how many men she met in Xyros City, and if he’s the only one she’s ever

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

I know you’re hurting, but you need to accept the truth. Forget about her. Now

looked at Briena. Her words were comforting, and her touch soothed the burning anger inside him.

the cheek. "I’m glad

soft body so close to his felt tempting. He had never felt this way with Natalie—she was never like this with him. There had always been an invisible wall between them that he could never break

had

"Briena?" he whispered softly.

expression innocent as if unaware of what he

control his emotions. "Let’s go," he said, turning toward

won 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 he’s in my bed, and then he’ll have no choice but to forget