Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 178: Because You Are Aiden Handrix

Natalie walked further inside, ignoring the annoying people along the way. Not a single person was approachable enough for her to ask about her grandfather’s whereabouts.

She stopped a resort staff member who was helping with the party arrangements and guests. "Where is Mr. Albert Ford?" Natalie asked.

"Mr. and Mrs. Ford are in the guest rooms. Mr. Ford is getting ready, and they’ll be out soon," the lady replied politely. "Please have a seat. All the family members will be here shortly."

Natalie went to sit at an empty circular table, while Ryan and John followed closely, sticking to her like glue, maintaining the distance not more than three steps away from her.

John’s hawk-like gaze swept across the guests, missing nothing. After the drug incident, he trusted no one around Natalie and was prepared to act if anyone dared to try something again. His anger from that night had yet to subside.

Ryan mumbled, "Relax. We’re both here with her."

"You can’t relax among wolves in sheep’s clothing," John replied. "It’s easy to handle the people we deal with directly. But here, these people are far more dangerous. You can’t tackle them head-on without proof."

Ryan understood his concern and nodded in agreement.

Jay, who was busy greeting relatives and friends, spotted Natalie. Excusing himself, he walked over to her.

"Natalie," he called, his voice laced with a warning.

She turned to look at him, her gaze indifferent.

Jay stood facing her. His expressions anything but gentle. "Make sure not to cause any trouble today. Father isn’t well, and I don’t want our family embarrassed in front of everyone."

She stared at him, her heart feeling numb. This man hadn’t even bothered to ask how she was and he wasn’t even aware of what she’d been through the night she was drugged. To him, she was always the troublemaker.

Did he ever think of me as his daughter, at least once?

your beloved younger daughter. I’m certain she’s cooking up

family’, but as long as Albert was

When will you grow up? She may be

interrupted, her expression icy, though

gritted his

scene in front the guest, Mr Ford," Natalie interrupted him,

could only frown angrily as he

tempted to smack him, but they held back out of respect for

are you alright?"

wondering if my mother was truly as smart as everyone says she was.

and John remained silent,

than that,

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meeting. Outside the city, midway along the road, a fleet of black cars appeared out

others flanked it from the rear, positioning his car

that was deserted and ominous in the dark. The convoy stopped in the open grounds of the factory, which was

imposing men from the SUVs stepped out and took their positions, but Justin remained seated inside his sleek black luxury car, waiting for their guest’s arrival. All the men stood at attention,

fleet of black luxury cars arrived, stopping opposite Justin’s entourage. Just like Justin’s side, the other group had men in dark suits, tall and powerful, stepping out to

a photo on his phone—Natalie, dressed elegantly for her grandparents’ wedding

dressed up nicely, I’m never there, he sighed inwardly. When will she dress up just for me, to show

here," Noah informed

acknowledgment, slipping his phone back into his suit pocket. Straightening his jacket, he stepped out of the car with a calm confidence. Despite all the imposing men around him, Justin stood out distinctly—a man with an aura of power that could command

the door of the central car across from Justin’s entourage opened, and a man in a dark suit stepped out, exuding

to everyone, the entire area fell into dead silence as everyone took in the sight of these two

with the same build and aura of authority, making him appear like a xerox copy of their boss. They couldn’t help but exchange shocked