Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 205: Advice From Natalie

Sephina scoffed. "I’ve been suffering you for years. If only you were more like Briena." She smiled with pride. "Look how she’s brought honor to this family. But you must be jealous, since you couldn’t even bring yourself to congratulate her."

Natalie released Albert’s hand, giving him a reassuring smile, then stood up with a smirk.

"My mistake. I truly forgot to congratulate my dear sister on her incredible achievement." Natalie turned to face Briena, extending her hand with a smirk. "Congratulations, little sister."

Briena accepted the handshake, but before she could thank her, Natalie continued, "I wish you tremendous success and fame..." Her grip on Briena’s hand tightened. "...the kind that you might one day wish you never had."

Briena felt a brief shiver at Natalie’s words, but brushed it off, thinking, She’s just jealous and can only wish ill upon me. She can’t actually do anything.

"Thank you," Briena said politely, subtly pulling her hand back, her fingers aching slightly from Natalie’s firm hold.

"Darling, shall we leave?" Justin asked, clearly aware of Ivan’s disdainful gaze directed at him.

Natalie was slightly surprised by his choice of words but didn’t let it show as she offered him a lovely smile. "Yes."

Ivan’s gaze stuck on her the sight of her smiling face once more. She looked beautiful when she smiled, but why didn’t he notice it before? His heart felt unsettled at the sight of it, making him swallow hard.

She turned to Albert. "I’ll come visit you once I return."

Albert nodded. "Take care."

chimed in. "Ivan has to get to the office, and I need to work on my new movie," she added, emphasising the last words to make

bye to the Ford

Ivan arrived just in time, with Briena clearly eager for an opportunity

elevator arrived, and they all stepped inside together. Justin pulled Natalie closer, his arm wrapping securely around

Briena noticed it and looped her arm through Ivan’s and

Natalie was well treated by her husband and at that he was like an eye candy, that her heart still wavered for him despite

starting filming soon. If you want, you’re welcome to visit the set. You could meet more celebrities—it might help you with your work. You know, I would be surrounded by all those famous superstars

her completely, but Briena

know Grandpa might revoke your rights over the

you and your dear grandma right under your noses. Now

a hurt expression.

patted her hand. "You should stop being so kind all the time. Don’t bother when

Brown," she said, her tone measured, "for the sake of whatever little hurt my marriage might have caused you,

close stance with Justin, as

end up burning along with her," Natalie said coldly. "I have no intention of going easy on her after everything she’s done to me

interjected quickly, clearly uneasy, not wanting Natalie to bring up the drug

you threatening us?" Ivan asked, his

Justin replied, his deep voice calm but firm. "And I’d advise you to take my wife’s words seriously while she’s still willing to show a little kindness. After this, I won’t allow her to consider either

sense his tension and felt a twinge of