Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 58: Julia In The City

Justin stayed quiet, not out of avoidance but because he found himself lost in the sight of her. She looked radiant, her bright eyes focused on him, her small body wrapped in a cute apron, holding a spatula in one hand.

Her hair was tied up in a loose bun, a few strands framing her face, and he couldn’t help but notice how effortlessly beautiful she looked. He had never taken the time to truly see her like this before, and now it was hard to look away.

Just then, Albert’s voice called from the other room, breaking the moment. "Natalie, prepare breakfast for one more person. My friend Andrew is coming to have breakfast with us."

Natalie heard it and asked, "Will you be okay having breakfast with my grandpa’s friend? If not, I can quickly prepare something for you so you can leave before he arrives."

Justin glanced at the breakfast Natalie was preparing, and he knew he didn’t want to miss anything she cooked. But beyond the food, a part of him simply wanted to be around her for a little longer before he had to head to the office.

But at the same time, he didn’t want her to be so soft towards him, so he won’t lose his reasons for staying away from her. He needed to go back to how they were.

Deciding to stir the pot, he smirked and said, "Are you ashamed to show me to others as your husband? I bet Andrew will say you’re lucky to have me as your husband, rather than seeing that loser Ivan next to you."

Natalie, caught off guard by the sudden shift in his tone, felt her anger rising. ’Just a moment ago, he looked at me with that strange longing gaze, and now he’s back to being a jerk?’

"Why are you so hung up on Ivan, huh?" she snapped, her gaze fiery. "I only asked if you’d be uncomfortable being seen because you love playing that mysterious CEO of Harper Group. Or... are you just jealous of Ivan for some reason?"

Justin felt a strange sense of relief seeing her angry. ’This is better, more familiar.’ He scoffed, his expression smug. "Jealous of a loser? Please. I could wipe out Ivan’s entire business with one move. I, Justin Harper, have no reason to feel jealous of anyone, in fact no one is deserving enough.

Natalie’s hand almost twitched, tempted to smack that spatula on his head to knock that narcissism out of his head. But instead, she sighed, and turned to focus on her work as it was not the right time to argue.

my kitchen. Grandpa’s friend will be here soon,

out of the

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arranged breakfast on the table while Justin stepped away to answer his phone. Seeing his grandma’s number, he retreated to the

you?" Julia’s sharp voice hit

I’m at my place?" he

the door of your hotel suite, ringing the bell. Why aren’t you

felt as if the ground had slipped from beneath him. "Wait...

want to see what kind of woman you’ve invited into your room while you keep dodging the blind dates

Justin pinched the bridge of his nose. His grandma had overheard Natalie’s voice during a

what you’re

aren’t you opening the door?" she

sighed, "I’m

are you?"

Natalie could, indeed, be considered a friend. "I had dinner here

telling me

send Noah to take care of

a