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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to relax. Mia and Cathy had left for work after

onto her bed after having

not for me. I’m

rang. She glanced at the

Grandpa.

meeting, she had seen how much Albert wanted to support

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

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,

stay in Xyron City, and had thought she was in love with him. But when she returned, she had only one

they were in love. When the topic of marriage came up, both had agreed, and Natalie had been happy about it.

wasn’t his blood, yet he had always

a long moment, Natalie finally sat up and answered the call

managed to

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

you not well?"

his voice evident. "Don’t worry, I’m fine. I called to congratulate you. I’m especially happy that you have a husband like Justin who can always protect you. I don’t have to worry about

her husband—they had only been acting for his sake. And now, in the news, her husband had shown up as

know we were married?" she

when I was hospitalized, after learning you and Justin were pretending to be married—and when I refused

"Yes, Grandpa."

me how much he loved you. He promised me that, no matter what the circumstances, he would always protect you—as your husband. I could see his resolve. But he needed

it?"

didn’t want to 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.

you he’s