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."

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

discuss with

Ana. Tomorrow, they’ll send the schedule, then we’ll meet the other actors cast in different roles and begin script readings..." Briena continued, "They’re eager to

disturb you," Clara assured her. "Focus entirely on this movie. Any other engagements can be postponed

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At Natalie’s home.

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

looked effortlessly enticing, his casual clothes and

or unclothed, this man could make

but muse, entirely

"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 ravenous eater," he teased with a playful

to reality, clearing her throat as she began uncovering the dishes and serving them. Justin, smirking at her flustered

refraining from further teasing, letting

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 these things. No need to tire

outcome," Natalie muttered with a small frown as she set the dishes

unfazed, stepping closer to her. "Maybe you’d prefer to do something more productive... like being

him away, blushing. "We still have work to do. That movie project—we need to go over some things

she handed him a file and sat on the sofa next to him. He accepted it and began flipping through the pages as she spoke. "This is

pages. "I’m not sure about your sister, but this might get you into trouble with me. I

"Why did you go straight to that part? There’s plenty of decent content

grinning. "The only good thing I spot right away is

already," she muttered, trying to keep her composure. "How

too much,"

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

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