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 on the

a moment, then walked over and gently covered her with the sheet, taking her by surprise. Neither of them spoke as he left,

bad impression of her and would never think about her in other way.

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were treated, she and Ivan decided to leave the hospital. Briena chose to be quiet as her lie was almost caught today by Ivan. As they reached the parking lot, she noticed a familiar car

followed her gaze. A man in simple formal clothes was

Briena as she quickly checked her

and that man... He’s

of the man’s face, but the car had

him since Natalie is so

it’s her husband?" Ivan asked, shocked. "Didn’t she say she doesn’t know

still believe her? How can someone not know 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

direction where the car had vanished, his fists clenching tightly. Natalie had humiliated him in front of everyone on their wedding day

but you need to accept the truth. Forget about her.

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

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

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

it because she had someone else

"Briena?" he whispered softly.

she responded, her expression innocent as if unaware of

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

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