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.

and the general manager instantly recognized her since she was a famous pianist.

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

Briena, but no one is allowed

"My sister isn’t one. So who is the other

disclose that information either," he said professionally. "But I’d be happy to personally

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

to see her when she leaves," Briena

beautiful open-air restaurant with a stunning 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

clearly displeased, only gave a

she even knew Victor, let alone managed to earn his loyalty. Did you know he’s agreed to promote a perfume created by some new company? If she knew him that well, did she ever ask Victor

"She never

already but kept it from you, or she got close to him through that rich man from 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 your company back then—did she convince them with her project plan, or did she use some... inappropriate means? Maybe she did all that just to help you, to make you fall for her, and ensure your company’s

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

business experience—came up with a plan that saved everything. Even if she did it to help you, as a woman, she shouldn’t have used her body for such things. After all, she’s the daughter of the Ford family." She sighed dramatically. "I

her," Ivan said through gritted teeth, his anger simmering. "Let her do whatever she wants. We