Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 353: Talk With Albert

Meanwhile, at the Browns

"Ivan," Irene barged into his study.

Due to his injured jaw, Ivan was working from home.

"Did you see the news?"

Of course, he had seen it. It was all over the news as if the reporters had uncovered the greatest secret in the world. He was already in shock that Natalie was married to such a big shot. The man they had seen with her again and again as her husband was none other than the CEO of NextEra—yet no one had ever known.

He had always suspected that man wasn’t ordinary, with the way he carried himself. And now, his doubts had proven true. But still, he hadn’t expected him to be someone of such status.

That day in Natalie’s office, he hadn’t seemed bothered by how close Natalie was to those other two men. What kind of man lets his wife act like that, as if she belongs to others too? Ivan wondered. Was he even the right man for her?

Seeing her dazed brother, Irene continued, "Mother and I even thought of going to Natalie and talking her into coming back to you... but... with a husband like him, she wouldn’t..."

"Who asked you to think this way?" Ivan snapped, glaring at her, his frustration clear. "Don’t do unnecessary things and bring more trouble to me. I’ve already had enough because of you two."

"Ivan, how could you—"

"Get out of my study and don’t disturb my work," he growled, returning to his desk.

Irene quietly left the study, not daring to say another word.

Leaning back in his chair, he closed his eyes. All that was left for him now was the regret.

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wanted to relax. Mia and Cathy had left for work after meeting her, with the promise that they would soon celebrate her becoming a

was only noon when Natalie slumped onto her bed after

but it’s not for me. I’m happy in my small nest

her cellphone rang. She glanced at the

Grandpa.

her. During the meeting, she had seen how

after learning the truth—how he had manipulated things for her by making Ivan befriend her, and later, her fiancé—she couldn’t help but blame

his good intentions toward her. She couldn’t deny that having at least one friend in her life had been a blessing when all other kids had hated her. But still, her grandpa could have stopped at

Ivan, believing he was her savior during her stay in Xyron City, and had thought she was in love with him. But when she returned, she had only one intention toward Ivan—to repay him for

in love. When the topic of marriage came up, both had agreed, and Natalie had been happy about it. He was the only person who seemed to care for

yet he had always stood by her side and never

screen for a long moment, Natalie finally sat

managed

old man’s weak voice came through, making Natalie’s heart

not

you. I’m especially happy that you have a husband like Justin who can always protect you. I don’t have

Justin was really her husband—they had only been acting for his sake. And now, in the news, her husband had shown up as Aiden Handrix.Then

we were married?"

"Back when I was hospitalized, after learning you and Justin were pretending to be married—and when I refused to go through with my surgery? But then, Justin managed to convince

"Yes, Grandpa."

day, besides telling me his identity as Justin Harper, he also told me how much he loved you. He promised me that, no matter what the circumstances, he would always protect you—as your husband.

planned it?"

make any mistakes. I knew Justin was the right person. But in the end, he needed to win you over. After all, you’re not an easy woman," the old man chuckled. "Later on, we stayed in contact, and he used to update me about you two. I couldn’t

tell you he’s the CEO of NextEra?" Natalie