Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 254: Mocking and Sympathizing

"Very well then," Aiden said coolly. "I don’t have to worry about Natalie’s safety at all."

"If you want, I can also take over sending her those comforting messages in your place," Vincent countered with a mocking smirk.

Aiden simply stared at him, realizing that this man had figured out he was the one sending messages to Natalie all those years.

"Hmm... what was the name again?" Vincent pretended to think, tapping his fingers on the armrest. "Ah! Little staaaar?" He exaggerated the nickname in a mocking, singsong tone, looking Aiden up and down. "From what angle do you look like a little star, huh? My sweetheart sure is a Sunshine, but you? C’mon, it’s making me cringe."

Aiden, unfazed, let Vincent finish his theatrics, confident that he wasn’t done yet.

"What are you wondering? How do I know?" Vincent scoffed playfully, answering his own question. "I’m sure that idiot Ivan Brown wasn’t the one sending her those messages. But my sweetheart could be a bit of an idiot sometimes, you know. Back then, she was happy, so I just let her be, even if it annoyed me to my core."

"Annoyed?" Aiden, who had been sitting quietly, finally spoke, his tone displeased as his brows knit together. "There I was, being mistaken for Ivan Brown, and you claim to be the one annoyed?" His slightly angry expression made it seem as though he was sharing his deepest hurt. "How infuriating it is to be mistaken for that idiot. Is there even any comparison?"

Vincent hummed as if in sympathy. "I agree. You’ve got it bad. Even a dog wouldn’t want to be compared with that loser."

Leo, who had entered the room for some reason and overheard the two talking like old friends sharing grievances, stood completely taken aback. He didn’t know what to make of the situation. He’d come to report something important but almost forgot why.

"Let’s get back to the business for which I’m here," Vincent said suddenly, breaking the mood.

Aiden quickly reverted to his usual composed self. "Shoot."

to reveal the one I’m fighting against," his tone and expression utterly serious as he finally got down to business. "Their attacks are turning more aggressive. I don’t want to waste my time

Leo finally spoke. "Mr. Shaw,

while Aiden stood

have to go," Aiden said, walking toward

also stood and

block him. "Mr. Vincent,

woman he’s protecting?" Vincent asked coolly, raising a brow. "Also, do you think I have spare time to wait for your

stopped and glanced back at Leo.

lips curled into a lopsided smile as he patted Leo’s arm. "Your boss just saved you, pup," he said

as well, his frustration simmering. This man was in their territory but acted all high and mighty. He wanted to pull his gun and give him the showdown he dared to mention, but he was restricted

at one of the highly secured and isolated sections of the floor. Approaching a specific

bed, gazing out the window toward the

she had the lowest immunity and could not afford to have any kind of infection. Even inside that perfectly secured room, her

Aiden helplessly. "Ms.

Aiden, as this had become a

hummed in acknowledgment and turned to Vincent.

Aiden entered through a door. The situation

Aiden again, now dressed in a light blue isolation gown, a mask covering his face,

area. She handed Aiden a small tray containing medicines and an injection, then unzipped the entrance to the isolation space

the entrance back up and remained outside, clearly expecting the same daily tantrums from their