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

when Natalie slumped onto her bed after having a nice

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

cellphone rang. She glanced at the

Grandpa.

meeting, she had seen how much Albert wanted to support her; his care for her was

manipulated things for her by making Ivan befriend her, and later, her fiancé—she couldn’t help but blame her grandfather for

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

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

had valued her help and made her feel needed, so she had thought they were in love. When the topic of marriage came up, both had agreed, and Natalie had been

his blood, yet he had always

screen for a long moment, Natalie finally sat up and answered

managed

came through, making Natalie’s heart

you not well?"

"Don’t worry, I’m fine. I called to congratulate you. I’m especially happy that you have a husband like

only been

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."

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. I could see his resolve. But he needed to be close to you to win your heart, so we

it?"

person. But in the end, he needed to win you over. After all, you’re not an easy woman," the old

you he’s the CEO of NextEra?" Natalie