Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 382: Movie

In the evening, Briena was dressed in an expensive branded outfit, looking beautiful from head to toe.

Clara entered the room and was mesmerized by her daughter. "You’re looking so beautiful, Briena," Clara said, observing her with a wide smile. "I’m sure after tonight, so many big producers will line up to sign you for their movies."

"Thank you, Mom," Briena replied. "You’re looking beautiful as well. You must’ve been like me when you were young."

Clara smiled with pride. "So many people were after me, but I didn’t pay attention to everyone. Only your father."

"Then, you could’ve gotten a man even better than Dad," Briena said. "Someone like James Harper, or anyone from those four richest families in the city. Even Caryn managed to get a man like James—so you could’ve gotten someone better too."

"Only if I knew how to seduce those rich men. I was no match for Caryn. Back then, every rich man was after her—including someone like James Harper. I didn’t stand a chance in front of that slut."

"Even her daughter turned out to be like her," Briena said with disdain. "She managed to seduce Justin Harper, and who knows how many others she’s seducing. Both mother and daughter are the same. Whores."

Clara patted her daughter’s shoulder and said, "Don’t spoil your mood over them. After tomorrow, you’ll be more famous than her, and many rich sons from those families will want you. You don’t have to worry."

Ana, who had overheard them, added, "But with Ivan by her side, and everyone knowing they’re engaged, others might not approach Briena."

Clara shrugged. "When rich men have their eyes on a woman, they don’t care if she’s married or engaged." She looked at Briena. "Don’t think too much about Ivan."

Briena nodded. "I know. But since he’s my fiancé, I have to go with him—or people will think I ditched him after getting famous."

"True. We’ll find another way to get rid of him. Don’t worry," Clara assured.

They left to attend the first screening of the movie, where important figures from the film industry were going to be present—along with media personnel eager to capture every moment of the event.

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Meanwhile, at the Ford residence, Amelia and Irene were enthusiastically getting ready to attend the movie screening.

"I wish we could be with Ivan and Briena to watch the movie along with the other superstars, but we have to watch it in the screen booked for other guests," Irene said sadly.

"Your brother will be with Briena, what more do you want? Once she marries him, you can show off to others that Briena is your family," Amelia added.

"That’s what’s keeping me sane. I can’t wait for her to be a part of our family. A CEO and a superstar. Ivan must have some good karma from a past life to get her as his wife."

"If he had more good karma, he would have ended up with Natalie, but..."

"It’s okay, Mom. Briena is no less," Irene comforted her.

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The Fords and Browns arrived at the screening event venue—one of the best multiplexes in the city, where several screens had been booked and assigned to guests according to their status.

stars and other specially invited guests. The rest of the Fords and Browns had to attend the screening in the

many actors had crowded outside the venue, including Briena’s fans. Everyone was rushing to take her pictures, but security kept them all away. Briena couldn’t help

looked at Ivan. "Fans can

the number of

was no excitement in Ivan’s eyes about coming here with her, nor did he show any special affection toward

hand to the fans while the other gently held

screening room, many invited stars were chatting among themselves. Briena noticed that, although a few of them were part of the

a part of the movie,

sticking close to ensure everything

Ana

He smiled. "Oh, good to see you here, Ms. Briena. I hope you enjoy your time watching your

Mr. Dwen," Briena

Dwen excused himself.

associate he knew. Ivan excused

we have here?" a familiar voice

who had

was the one who had to

wine. "You’re looking stunning today. This dress..." He licked his

Briena snapped, glaring at him. "Mind

keep this attitude—until you watch the movie. Later, I’m sure you’ll

you mean?" Briena asked, her expression

the one offering you plenty of valuable roles," he replied smoothly. "I loved your performance, and I’ve kept a few parts especially reserved

That was the last time I ever worked with you," Briena sneered. "Don’t even think about approaching me

to himself. "We’ll see who ends up

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was going to be shown on the large screen. Everyone took their reserved seats. Briena and Ivan were

with grand music and a royal atmosphere—the architecture reminiscent of ancient times. As Briena was playing the role of an abandoned princess whose parents were killed and

production house never disappointed the audience. They were known for bringing out the best in even the

to her, only for Briena to turn smug

the scenes featured the other main characters, and there was nothing more about Briena. It felt as if she were just a side character, while

finally appeared. She held her breath, knowing those scenes were about to

scene showed Briena with her first love—an intimate scene was

be a little romantic

hummed, understanding what it meant to

next was unsettling even for Briena herself. The lovemaking scene between the characters looked almost too real—with the expressions, sounds, and closeness. Though the private parts were tactfully hidden, the atmosphere created by the scene, combined with the flawless acting of both performers, raised the temperature inside the

felt everything. The

the screen, watching his fiancée in such an intimate scene—which only grew more intense

hand over his. "That’s just