Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 132: Manipulation

Briena noticed how Ivan’s gaze lingered on Natalie, even after she had walked away. Bitterness surged through her. ’That bitch, she’s trying to seduce Ivan again.’

Briena turned to Ivan. "Seems like she really is on the wrong path, just as my grandma predicted. She’s seducing rich men to get investment for her company."

Her words snapped him out of his trance. He clenched his fists. ’So all of this is just to attract rich men? She never put in this kind of effort for me...’

Briena noticed the effect her words had on Ivan and gently took his hands, caressing them softly to comfort him. "Don’t feel bad, alright? She probably has no other choice."

Ivan looked at Briena, once again seeing the stark contrast between her and Natalie. Natalie seemed like an entirely new person—someone he barely recognized—while Briena was warm and gentle, always understanding.

"I’m really worried about her," Briena said. "How about we go check if she’s in any trouble?" She suggested, though her real intention was to catch Natalie red-handed in front of Ivan if she was doing something inappropriate. If not, at least she would find out who Natalie was meeting dressed like this.

Ivan nodded, curiosity piqued. He also wanted to know who Natalie had come to see.

They headed in the direction of the private rooms of the restaurant and soon crossed paths with the general manager, who had earlier escorted Natalie.

recognized her since she was a famous pianist. "Ms. Briena, Mr. Ivan," he acknowledged with a polite nod. "How may

saw you take her somewhere. I have something important to tell her. Could

courteous but firm. "I’m sorry, Ms. Briena, but no one is allowed to disturb our VVIP guest, no matter who it is. I

repeated, confused. "My sister isn’t one. So who is the

that information either," he said professionally. "But I’d be happy to personally escort you to your reserved table. Please let me

of such a prestigious hotel, he clearly had authority here. Briena and Ivan realized there was no point

to see her when

view of the city, Briena spoke up. "I think the man with her might be the one who spent two billion on her at that dance event. He’s so powerful that no information about him could be found, and even now, his identity is being completely concealed. What do you

only gave a

but he turned it down and remained with Natalie’s company. We’re still wondering how she even knew Victor, let alone managed to earn his loyalty. Did you know he’s agreed to promote a perfume

head. "She never even mentioned

the charity gala—the one she must be meeting now. Someone wealthy like him could easily hire actors like Victor Reid," Briena continued. "I wonder if the investors she brought in for

to cut deep into Ivan’s heart, stirring doubts. Could it be true? Had he never

saved everything. Even if she did it to help you, as a woman, she shouldn’t

gritted teeth, his anger simmering. "Let her do whatever she wants. We have nothing to