Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 385: Justin’s Parents

"Mother, it’s all Natalie’s doing," Clara said immediately. "She planned everything to ruin Briena’s entire career."

Sephina turned to Clara and scolded her sharply. "Even if she planned it—was she the one who forced your daughter to film those disgusting scenes? No. It’s you who spoiled your daughter and turned her into someone just like yourself. Do you think I don’t know how you seduced Jay? Or what kind of woman you were before you married him?"

Clara’s legs trembled as she stepped back. "M-Mother..."

"I allowed you into this home only because you were carrying Jay’s child," Sephina said coldly. "Natalie wasn’t his daughter, so I let his only true child stay here—with a woman like you. But it seems it’s time for me to send you back where you came from. And this time, take your daughter with you."

Clara dropped to her knees. "Mother, please don’t do this. Briena is Jay’s daughter—your granddaughter. Have mercy on her."

Sephina’s eyes turned to Briena. "You two are going abroad. And you’re never returning. You mother and daughter—don’t show your faces to me ever again, as long as I’m alive."

"Grandma, I’m the CEO—" Briena started, desperate.

"You were the CEO," Sephina cut her off with disdain. "The board members have already called for a meeting to dismiss you. They don’t want a porn actress leading their company. No one wants to see you there."

The last shred of hope Briena had been clinging to—redeeming her life through her position as CEO of the Ford Group—crumbled right before her eyes.

Her acting career was ruined.Her piano concerts had been canceled.And now, her title as CEO was being stripped away.

She was being reduced to nothing. A nobody.

What was she going to do now?

Before Briena could say anything, Clara came to her and gently wiped her tears. "Calm down. Let’s go to your room first. Don’t say anything," Clara whispered.

Briena could only nod and walked away with her mother.

Just then, they heard Sephina’s voice from behind. "This is the last day you two are in this house. Pack your things and leave at once."

Clara and Briena didn’t respond and continued walking upstairs to their rooms.

Once inside, Briena slumped to the floor helplessly. The sting of Sephina’s slap still lingered on her cheek.

"What am I going to do now, Mom?" she cried out.

Clara knelt beside her and whispered, "Don’t worry. Your father and I have already made all the arrangements. That old hag can’t dismiss us from this family—or the Ford Group."

Briena lifted her head, confused. "What do you mean, Mother?"

didn’t fully read. She has no idea what she signed. Now,

shock. "A-Are you

wait until the board meeting. No one can remove you from your position as CEO. Your father has

threw her arms around her

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present. None of the board members raised any objections about her position. Over the past few months, they had all witnessed her feud with the Fords—and how she had come out victorious. She had even turned a bankrupt branch of the Ford Group into a profitable independent company. That alone proved she had the capability to

flowed through her veins. And above all, who would dare challenge her when she was the daughter of James Harper? The man was invincible, impossible to deal with, and absolutely

the press conference alongside

relieved and thrilled to finally be able to interact with her. Until now, all they had seen

being nothing special in the Ford Group to

make this wealthiest group even wealthier. That is what I feel about being responsible as

the Ford Group—is it because you knew you were going to take over the Harper Group

and smiled faintly. If they wanted a sharp

Ford Group?" she asked. "I’ve simply stepped down from my claim as CEO. But I’m still one of its major shareholders and it was hard work of my mother. The day I feel the current management can’t handle it, I won’t hesitate to take the

you planning to use your power in the Harper Group to do

or the Harper Group’s resources on that," Natalie replied, her voice laced with sarcasm. "The unqualified people currently handling the Ford Group are doing enough damage.

their new CEO,

said, as if

one behind Ms. Briena’s current situation after her

it? Weren’t you all—the media—claiming that I was trying to stop her movie from being released? That I was using my influence to pressure NovaFrame?" Her tone remained

The room fell silent.

the movie’s release. Reporters had heavily criticized Natalie

it was me, you, or Briena herself. I must say, I’m

her bold, unfiltered opinions—even when she

his daughter speak, showed no intention of interrupting. His eyes revealed a quiet pride—for a daughter who never let

to business-related questions—asking about the Harper Group’s new strategies and future plans. James Harper stepped in to answer alongside Natalie, returning

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in his study when a

nothing harmful inside. The package didn’t have a sender’s name, but it was marked as being sent from the Eastern country

immediately had a sense of who must have sent it. After all, he had

the small package and found a single envelope inside. Taking it out, he

who appeared to be husband and wife, and two identical-looking boys, around the age of seven or eight, standing in

strong resemblance to the two boys, and the woman beside him was

a picnic blanket spread out on the grass, and baskets filled with fruits and meals. They were enjoying

two boys

picture over. Something was written on the

time to return home,