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 down

the sheet, taking her by surprise. Neither of them spoke as he left, and Natalie opened her eyes, still unsettled by what he had

but her?’ That clearly showed like others, he had a bad impression of her and would never think about her in other way. ’Doesn’t matter. Maybe my bad image will help keep superficial men

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chose to be quiet as her lie was almost caught today by Ivan. As they reached the parking

her gaze. A man in simple formal clothes was

quickly checked her phone screen and then looked

the same car and that

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

his picture again. Grandma wanted to see him since Natalie is so adamant about hiding him," Briena

asked, shocked. "Didn’t she say

"She brought him to meet our grandpa. He’s just an ordinary man, doing random jobs. I don’t know what she

in Ivan. He stared in the direction where the car had vanished, his fists clenching tightly. Natalie had humiliated him in front of everyone on

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

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

him on the cheek. "I’m glad to have you with me. You’re a great man,

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 through. He

because she had someone

"Briena?" he whispered softly.

as if unaware of what

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

had almost 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,