Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 83: Charity Gala

By the evening, both friends were ready to leave for the charity gala.

"After all my effort, you still chose this business look," Mia sighed, looking at her friend clad in a sleek, tailored blazer in a rich, deep emerald green with a subtle sheen, perfectly fitted to her frame.

"I’m fine like this," Natalie said, giving herself a quick glance in the mirror. "Besides, you’re the one who should be showing off. Your possible marriage prospect is going to be there."

"Ugh, screw him," Mia grumbled. "Help me adjust this dress."

Mia looked stunning in a delicate peach off-shoulder, knee-length dress that made her appear like an ethereal beauty. Her hair was tied in a loose bun, with a few strands left free to frame her face.

"I’ve got my own living doll to style," Natalie teased, as she admired how beautiful Mia looked. "That bastard is going to regret ever letting you go."

"Better for me," Mia chuckled.

Once Mia was ready, she gave Natalie a once-over and hummed in appreciation. "Only a real man could appreciate the kind of beauty you have. You don’t need to show off your legs or flash an enticing diving worth cleavage. You’re effortlessly stunning, even fully covered." She sighed dramatically. "If only I were a man..."

Natalie chuckled, brushing off the comment. "Trust me, you’ve got it better. More men will be lining up for a dive into your cleavage instead."

"But I wonder who the lucky guy will be to finally see that sexy body of yours," Mia teased. "Ivan lost his golden chance, and the other jerk is still MIA, so that leaves us with Mr. Harper."

"You talk too much," Natalie frowned, trying to change the subject. "Aren’t we going to be late? The venue’s pretty far from here."

The two friends hurried out of the house and made their way to the venue in Mia’s car. When they arrived at the luxury hotel, the scene was bustling with activity. Expensive cars lined the entrance as the wealthiest people in the city arrived, flaunting their status. Media swarmed outside, eager to capture every moment, flashing cameras at the VIP guests.

Mia and Natalie stepped out of the car, and Mia handed her keys to the valet.

the flashing lights and guests posing for the cameras. "Isn’t there some other way

added with a resigned sigh, "But my grandma needs to see my picture among the social elite, so we’ve got to deal with it." She grabbed Natalie’s hand and led

predicted, they managed to weave through the flashing

four big families in the

"And with her..."

"That’s Natalie Ford."

doing with someone like

they’re close

Wilson family let

?"

friends entered the grand event hall, which was decked out

a spot in one of the corners where no one will bother us, and we can just enjoy

way to

had already noticed their arrival, seemingly waiting for this

they are," Briena’s friend

her eyes narrowing. "Bad luck

this will work? Last time she turned the tables on us,"

flashed in Briena’s eyes. "Don’t worry. This time, the mastermind is someone

mother always knows how to

chimed in, "Look at what she’s wearing.

Briena, as always, looks like

and the group made their way

what’s happening around, Natalie and Mia

do," Natalie replied, watching

Briana’s friend called her while Briena stood next