Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 158: Punishment

Late into the night, inside Justin’s private suite.

Justin sat on the sofa in the drawing room, one hand resting on the armrest, a one leg folded over the other. His expression was serious, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the armrest. His dark gaze remained fixed on the man kneeling before him with his head head lowered like a sinner.

Noah stood to the side, his expression neutral, though his eyes betrayed the worry he felt for the man on the floor.

A man in a black suit—Ryan, another of Justin’s well-built, formidable bodyguards—entered the suite. He silently handed a file to Noah and took his place to one side. Ryan’s gaze briefly flickered to the kneeling man, but he kept his face impassive. Inside, however, he shared Noah’s concern.

Noah opened the file and began reading aloud to the stern-faced Justin. whose gaze on the man kneeling on the floor did not stir.

"We’ve identified the drug given to Ms. Natalie," Noah began. "It’s odorless and tasteless. The victim has no way of knowing their drink was spiked until they start feeling the effects. It can cause severe physical harm and can ruin mental health if not treated right..."

Noah continued, and when he stopped, Justin spoke to the man kneeling in front of him.

"Do you have anything to say in your defense?" Justin’s voice was cold and menacing.

John kept his head lowered. "I deserve to be punished. I will head to receive my punishment right away."

In their world, mistakes were unforgivable, and one had to own them. John was trained to be a bodyguard, entrusted with the duty of protecting those assigned to him—but he had failed. There were no excuses, only victory or defeat, with nothing in between.

"You know what to do," Justin said coolly. "You may leave."

John rose silently, bowed to Justin, and exited without a word.

Both Noah and Ryan clenched their fists. They wanted to stop John, but they were powerless to intervene.

Noah spoke up.

personally ensure he receives his punishment. No mercy is permitted," Justin interrupted, his voice cold and unyielding.

a slight bow, Noah left to carry out the order. Ryan could do nothing

slept peacefully. He turned off the lights, slid under

relieved he was to see her safe. He couldn’t bear the

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in the morning, Natalie stirred in

head as

Harper, we heard a woman’s voice... what did you do to make

middle of a meeting, immediately shut his laptop and hurried to the

morning," he greeted

to the room. She stared at Justin by her bedside, struggling to comprehend where she was. Her thoughts were

and her expression confused. "When did you get

nightstand and sat at the edge of the bed. "Drink some water," he said gently. "Take your time. It

the cool water soothing her dry throat. Once she finished, Justin set

buried her face in her hands, pressing her temples to ease the headache. She searched her mind for clarity, and

from her palms, she saw Justin wrapping up a phone call, quietly instructing someone to bring

her gaze on him, Justin looked back. "Seems like

being drugged, and then John brought me to a

raised a brow, waiting for her to

"He seemed to offer his suite... Wait, are we still

we booked another," Justin