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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didn’t go to the office. After returning home, she just wanted to relax. Mia and Cathy had left for work after meeting her, with the promise that they would soon celebrate her

noon when Natalie slumped onto her bed after having a nice shower

not for me. I’m happy in my small nest with the

rang. She glanced

Grandpa.

board meeting, Albert had not contacted her. During the meeting, she had seen how much Albert wanted

her by making Ivan befriend her, and later, her fiancé—she couldn’t help

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 that. There was

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 his help and for being with her, even if it

topic of marriage came up, both had agreed, and Natalie had been happy about it. He

she had realized—Albert had always known she wasn’t his blood, yet he had always stood

Natalie finally sat up and answered the

managed to

an old man’s weak voice came

are you not

"Don’t worry, I’m fine. I called to congratulate you. I’m

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

you know we were married?" she

hummed. "Back when I was hospitalized, after learning you and Justin were pretending to be married—and when I refused to go through with

"Yes, Grandpa."

that, no matter what the circumstances, he would always protect you—as your husband. I could see his resolve. But he needed to

it?"

for you, but this time I 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

tell you he’s the CEO of NextEra?"