Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 169: Another Plan

The next morning, Natalie and Justin started their day as usual. Both prepared the breakfast and enjoyed it together while they discussed Natalie’s next plans related to her company.

As Justin had decided to give her time, he kept his intentions of pursuing her low. Once they finished everything, Justin was ready to leave.

"I have to leave early today," Justin informed getting his laptop bag after putting on the shoes.

Natalie nodded, her eyes lingering on him.

Dressed perfectly, exuding effortless charm, Justin was undoubtedly the most handsome man she had ever seen.

"I’ll head out in about half an hour," she replied. "If you can, stop by to visit Grandpa during lunch."

Justin gave a small nod but arched a brow, as if waiting for something. "That’s it?"

Natalie blinked, puzzled. Before she could respond, Justin stepped closer, his tall frame towering over her. His gaze, intense and focused, locked onto hers.

Her heart began to race, and she suddenly realized what he was waiting for.

Justin leaned in, his face just inches from hers, his voice low and deliberate. "Today, I’ll take the lead. But from now on, you need to remember what to do."

Natalie’s breath hitched. Just this small proximity sent a shiver through her, and she found herself frozen in place, caught in his magnetic gaze.

He tilted his head, drawing even closer, and the world around her seemed to disappear. The air between them grew charged, and her pulse quickened as he slowly closed the tiny gap between them.

But before their lips could meet, the main door opened after the subtle sound of door unlocking.

A loud gasp from the newcomer shattered the stillness.

Natalie jumped back, her heart hammering in her chest, while Justin’s expression shifted into a frown of annoyance. He turned toward the source of the interruption.

supposed to see.

the doorbell outside and just

and left, leaving the

the door clicked shut behind him, Mia exhaled dramatically, breaking the oppressive silence. "I

she had the same feeling at the way Justin looked at Mia, but she was glad he said nothing to her friend

stepped closer, her sharp eyes studying Natalie’s flushed face. "Your face is all red," Mia teased with a mischievous grin. "Looks like I interrupted something important. No wonder he looked like he wanted to

of water. She sipped slowly, her heart still racing from the memory of how close

I saw just now, that’s not exactly the

Natalie muttered, handing her friend a glass of

what I was walking into, I would’ve knocked—or texted, at least. I’m just used to showing up like I always did. But it seems like I’ll have to change my ways." She took a sip, her eyes gleaming with amusement. "Or who knows I would be lying somewhere dead

to get ready. "Anyway, you’re here, so I assume there’s something

behind. "Yes, actually. It’s about NextEra. I managed to demand a meeting with their CEO and now I’m waiting on a

mid-step and turned

we’ll finally get a glimpse of the mysterious man who spent two

shifted gears. "What are your plans

destroy my sweet sister," Natalie replied, straightening a few things on her dresser. "Also, once our perfume is launched, be ready for new allegations.

worry. I

again, "I have some other important things to discuss.

surprised, "What about

will discuss on the

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At the Ford Residence.

talk about you and Father’s wedding anniversary," Clara said as the family gathered for breakfast, though Albert remained in

it?" Sephina asked, sipping

Father isn’t well, we canceled the large celebration. But I was thinking we could still have a small party at home with only close relatives and friends,"

idea, tapping her spoon lightly against her