Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 168: My Sunshine

A woman in her late forties sat on the sofa, her eyes fixed on the news broadcast from the Imperial City. Her face remained expressionless, but her sharp gaze lingered on one particular image—a young woman named Natalie Ford.

On the TV screen, Natalie stood before a crowd of reporters, speaking boldly, unflinching as she admitted to assaulting her own sister. A video of the incident played in the corner of the screen, capturing every detail for viewers.

A middle-aged man, Eric, entered the room and found her watching the broadcast.

"Good evening, Ms. Shaw," he greeted politely.

She gave him a brief nod of acknowledgment, her gaze never leaving the screen. "Who is she married to?"

Eric hesitated, caught off guard by the unexpected question. He shifted uncomfortably, unsure how to respond. "Hmm, that I’m not certain of."

Before she could press him further, a tall, handsome young man entered the room with an air of casual authority.

"Good evening," the younger man said, his deep voice calm yet firm.

Eric exhaled in relief. "Good evening, Mr. Shaw."

The younger man strode over to the sofa, picked up the remote, and switched off the TV. "Why are we watching news about random strangers from other countries?" he asked, glancing at the older woman. "The doctor advised you to rest. You shouldn’t be sitting like this for too long."

The woman’s expression remained calm, but her gaze turned cold the moment the screen went black.

"You are a Shaw just in name," she said icily, "Don’t try to dectate me on what I should do."

The young man, unfazed by her sharp tone, stood his ground with the quiet confidence of someone accustomed to her harshness.

he said evenly. "We need to travel to the Imperial City

in the world died?" she interrupted curtly. "I’m not leaving this

world," he replied, his tone cool

she answered without a flicker of emotion. "Stop worrying about

young man held her gaze. "If you won’t go willingly, I won’t hesitate to take you myself. That much right I have over

Her glare sharpened. "You...!"

her back to her room when she’s ready," he

called after him, her voice sharp with authority.

he said, his tone unwavering as he disappeared up the

of a silent threat. She turned to

no less stubborn. But aloud,

to go out. This air of stubborness suffocates me," she said. Eric nodded and helped

garden, where the sprawling estate stretched out before them. The manicured paths glowed under the soft light of numerous lamps, illuminating the lush greenery. The evening

the garden path, Eric broke the silence.

know," she replied after a short silence. "But you know why I can’t go back

no one notices

firmly. "Anywhere but there. I will never set foot in those two cities—Imperial

abilities. If he had decided to take you there, then he would take care of everything," Eric tried to reason out,

be reckless and go against my wishes," she retorted coldly, "Or it won’t take me time

go stubborn. "Find

as he hummed. The young man standing by the glass wall of his room, was staring at

She is the only way to save you and for that

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