Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 40: Justin At The Door

Moments later, everyone’s cell phones rang, and the reporters began watching a video that had just been shared. Shock spread through the crowd as they turned their eyes to Briena.

Ana, standing by Briena’s side, showed her the video, and Briena felt as if the ground had been pulled out from under her. Who could have recorded this incident other than the person she had trusted?

The video clearly showed Briena’s indifference toward their grandfather and the true reason why Natalie had slapped her. It cut off just before Ivan’s entry, as Natalie had decided not to involve a third party in their personal matters. This brief but revealing interaction between the sisters exposed Briena’s lies.

"Ms. Briena, what do you have to say about this?" a reporter asked, their tone demanding.

Briena, too shocked to respond, stood frozen, while Ana quickly interjected, "This video seems edited. We’ll investigate and answer your questions later."

Ana swiftly helped Briena leave the scene, with security guards ensuring the reporters couldn’t follow. They managed to get Briena back to her office safely.

"That was well played, Ms. Natalie," John remarked. "Now the reporters will keep her busy for a while."

"I can’t let those reporters chase after your boss, trying to uncover my husband. They’re better off focusing on my sister for now," Natalie replied with a satisfied smile.

"Ms. Natalie sure cares for Mr. Harper," John remarked, his tone lightly teasing. "Even when he’s not around, I hear more about him from you than from anyone else."

Natalie shot him a sharp glare. "You seem to be getting a little too comfortable here."

John was taken aback by the sudden shift in her demeanor. Did I offend her? he wondered.

as annoying as your boss. Go back to

but as he turned to leave, she added,

Harper more than

not show up in front of me at least till tomorrow I will make you lose your job," she

realized he had indeed angered her. He placed the wafer pack

than our boss,

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the press conference, Star Elite was in an uproar, and Sephina stormed into

to be careful of her," Sephina spat the moment she entered, glaring at Briena, who

would do this," Briena replied,

paused, taking a deep breath to calm herself, then turned her sharp gaze to Ana. "It’s your responsibility as her manager to maintain her image and keep her

Briena. We’ll fix this. We’ll make that wretch pay for what she’s done." Turning to Sephina, she added, "Mother, there’s no point in getting angry. Can’t you see? Natalie played Briena like a fiddle. She could have released that

sight of tears in her most cherished granddaughter’s eyes. "That Natalie... I’ll

me now?" Briena sobbed. "Will he break off the engagement? I want to marry

his. All you need to do is treat him well and act like a proper lady." With that, Sephina turned and left the office, as she needed to talk to Natalie to

gently wiped the tears from Briena’s face and offered her a reassuring smile. "Just admit your mistake to Ivan and explain why you did it. He’ll forgive you. And after that, use some of your charm so he won’t be able to

replied, trying to regain her

outside Briena’s office, Sephina pulled out her

you did it intentionally, didn’t you?" Sephina spat the moment

remind you, Sephina Ford, I’m not innocent anymore—your family took that from me a long time ago. And I’m certainly not forgiving like I