Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 250: Truce With Vincent

Meanwhile, Justin was in his study, attending a video conference meeting to avoid disturbing Natalie’s rest.

Once the meeting concluded, Noah informed him, "Mr. Harper, as per your instructions, Mr. Vincent is scheduled to meet Mr. Aiden Shaw."

Justin hummed and leaned back in his chair, his thoughts drifting to the conversation he had with Vincent the previous day. Together, they had reached several conclusions about the mysterious individuals who had been targeting Natalie for years, forcing Vincent to step in and protect her.

"I’m not entirely sure who is behind this, but I know they’re very powerful," Vincent had told him. "My people failed to identify them because these individuals prefer death over capture. They’re highly trained and don’t hesitate to take their own lives. They leave no clues behind."

"When was the first time you protected her from an attack by these people?" Justin asked. "I have some information of my own. If we combine it, we might find something."

Vincent studied him for a moment before smirking. "So, is this a truce?"

"If it weren’t for Natalie, you’d probably be dead by now, let alone discussing a truce," Justin replied coldly. "Now, don’t waste my time. Talk about something serious."

Vincent didn’t let go of his smug demeanor so easily. "Now that I know the real Aiden Handrix—or Shaw—is sitting in the hospital, who exactly are you?"

Justin met his gaze, unflinching, as Vincent continued. "If I wanted to, I could find out who you really are. But considering we’re dealing with more pressing matters than your true identity, you might as well save me the time."

There was a brief silence before Justin finally said, "Justin Harper."

If it had been anyone else to whom Justin revealed his identity, they might have been shocked. But Vincent merely smirked, tapping his fingers rhythmically on the armrest.

"My darling didn’t end up with a loser, at least," he said with a wicked smirk that quickly vanished, replaced by a serious expression. "Well then, Justin Harper, let’s talk about something serious, as you said."

Justin hummed, signaling him to continue, consciously ignoring how Vincent called Natalie ’Darling’ once again. He wold make him pay for it later.

Vincent said. "She still doesn’t know those attacks were directed at her. She thought they were meant for me. But those weren’t ordinary attacks; they were meticulously planned, designed

kill a powerless girl for no apparent reason? Unless she poses a threat to something really significant and her existence is a threat

shook is head. "Aiden Handrix or Aiden Shaw," Vincent said thoughtfully. "I wonder what his connection to

"Natalie’s mother—she’s the one Aiden Shaw is looking

sudden silence, his expression shifting from shock to deep contemplation

well," Justin continued. "We can safely conclude that it’s the

must know who those bastards are,"

ask him," Justin

going to him only, if not for wasting my time here with

you don’t know who they are, you

ask him, and use your precious time there?" Vincent commented, "Or seeing your lookalike makes you feel like looking into a

of idle around and wasting time," Justin said as he stood up. "If he won’t answer, tell him Justin Harper

as he stood. "You’d better watch your tongue in front of Natalie

need to remind me of

was expecting Vincent to be useful in this

darkest times, it was Vincent who had been by her side—Justin knew he had to approach things rationally when

hesitate to make him his enemy—or eliminate him entirely before he even had the chance. That was the most efficient way Justin had always followed but had to keep his actions in check since he returned to

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Albert came to visit Natalie. Justin had arranged a

to see her current health condition. With Justin’s permission, she was allowed to come to the drawing room. However, Justin didn’t let her walk or climb stairs.

her usual composed demeanor, ensuring no trace of

warmly and hugged Albert

back,