Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 197

Chapter 197: Am I Being So Cruel?

Briena returned home after spending time with Ivan, where the Ford family was eagerly waiting for her.

"My dear daughter," Clara said warmly as Briena walked in.

With a triumphant smile, Briena hurried over to her mother, who pulled her into a hug. "I am so proud of you. From the moment you were born, I knew you were destined to make our family proud."

"Thank you, Mom," Briena replied, her voice filled with pride.

Her father, Jay, approached and embraced her in a warm, fatherly hug. "You truly are the pride of this family."

"Thank you, Dad."

Briena then looked toward her grandmother, Sephina, her expression softening apologetically. "I’m sorry, Grandma, for leaving without telling you, but..."

"As long as everything turned out well, that’s what matters," Sephina said, patting her head gently. "I’m proud of you. You always justify my faith in you. I knew you were the true phoenix of this family, the one who would bring us pride and success."

"Thank you, Grandma."

Sephina nodded and asked, "Did you read the contract before signing?"

Briena was momentarily taken aback but replied, "It was the same version they gave us to review with the legal team." She felt confident, reasoning that such a reputable company would have no reason to deceive her. "And they’ve already transferred half of my agreed fee."

"Already?" Clara asked, as Briena showed her the confirmation on her phone.

Clara’s eyes widened, and she gasped. "If that’s only half, then the full amount... You’re going to be one of the wealthiest celebrities."

smiling. "This is just the beginning. Soon, I’ll be earning sums no one has ever

you discuss with them?" Sephina inquired,

send the schedule, then we’ll meet the other actors cast in different roles and begin script readings..." Briena continued, "They’re eager to start filming since this is their biggest project of the year. I’ll be busy from

you," Clara assured her. "Focus entirely on this movie. Any other engagements

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At Natalie’s home.

returned to the dining table after quickly throwing on some clothes, his

him. Her heart nearly skipped a beat at the sight—he looked effortlessly enticing, his casual clothes and unruly hair adding

this man could make anyone

help but

"If you’re not planning to have me for dinner, we’d better start. Otherwise, we might end up eating each other. And just so you know, I’m a

back to reality, clearing her throat as she began uncovering the dishes and serving them.

ate together quietly, with Justin refraining from further teasing, letting her enjoy the

cleared the table together. Natalie moved toward the sink to wash the dishes, but Justin stopped her. "You don’t have to do that. I’ve hired a caretaker for

Natalie muttered with a small frown as she set

"Maybe you’d prefer to do something

away, blushing. "We still have work to do. That movie project—we need to go over some things since you’re the investor." She quickly made

and began flipping through the pages as she spoke. "This is the final

you sure you want me reviewing the... erotic content right now?" Justin asked with a smirk, glancing up from the pages. "I’m not sure about your sister, but this might get you into trouble

the file, taking it back from him. "Why did you go straight to

he countered, grinning. "The only good thing I spot right away is you- a kind of

me already," she muttered, trying to keep her composure. "How much did you invest in

much,"

a lot," she said, rolling her eyes. "But for you, I suppose that’s ’nothing at all.’ I can assure you, though, the film will do well. You’ll make back double what

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