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?"

father and I made her sign some documents she didn’t fully read. She has no idea what she signed. Now, we hold the real power in the Ford Group. And soon enough, she will

shock. "A-Are you

CEO. Your father has already secured the support of

a smile returned to Briena’s face. She threw her arms around her mother.

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her feud with the

Belivorn—royal blood 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

the press conference alongside

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

journey—from being nothing special in the Ford Group to now leading the wealthiest conglomerate—what do you

my best to make this wealthiest group even wealthier. That is

because you knew you were going to take over the Harper Group and

the provocation and smiled faintly. If they wanted a sharp answer, she

I’m still one of its major shareholders and it was hard work of my mother.

to use your power in

the Harper Group’s resources on that," Natalie replied, her voice laced with sarcasm. "The unqualified people currently handling the

new CEO,

her?" Natalie said, as if

were the one behind Ms. Briena’s current situation after her

NovaFrame?" Her tone remained composed, but sharp. "Out of the last shred

The room fell silent.

had heavily criticized Natalie for allegedly abusing her power. Public pressure had mounted—and eventually, the

it was me, you, or Briena herself.

never hidden her bold, unfiltered opinions—even when she was a nobody. Now, as a woman

interrupting. His eyes revealed a quiet pride—for a daughter who never let anyone trample over her. With her,

Harper Group’s new

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when

thoroughly to ensure there was nothing harmful inside. The package didn’t have a sender’s name, but it was

it. After all, he had exposed his identity to them—so it was only natural they

Taking it out, he unfolded it carefully—only to find

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

to the two boys, and the woman beside him was beautiful, with a gentle smile

green mountains, a picnic blanket spread out on the grass, and baskets filled with fruits and meals. They were enjoying life—just like any

glance, Justin could immediately tell that the two boys were him and

Something was written

time to return