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 be the one

in shock. "A-Are

you from your position as CEO. Your father has already secured

threw her arms around her mother. "Thank you, Mom. I

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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.

mention, she was the princess of 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,

the press conference alongside

thrilled to finally be able to interact with her. Until now, all they had seen of Natalie were clips of her shutting reporters down with cold, dismissive

after becoming the CEO of the Harper Group? Your journey—from being nothing special in the Ford Group to now leading

calm and composed as ever, responded, "I will do my best to make this wealthiest group

you knew you were going to

they wanted a

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

planning to use your power in the Harper Group

laced with sarcasm. "The

mean their new

really need to name her?" Natalie said, as if the question itself were

were the one behind Ms. Briena’s current

that I was trying to stop her movie from being released? That I was using my influence to pressure NovaFrame?" Her tone remained composed, but sharp. "Out of the last shred of kindness I had for her, I merely said the movie might not be good for her. But..." Natalie paused, then added coldly, "Aren’t you all just as responsible for what

The room fell silent.

release. Reporters had heavily criticized Natalie for allegedly abusing her power. Public pressure had

it was

no mistaking her disdain. Natalie had never hidden her bold, unfiltered opinions—even when

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

about the Harper Group’s new strategies and future plans. James Harper stepped in to answer alongside Natalie, returning the conference to its

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study when a parcel was delivered

package didn’t have a

at the parcel and immediately had a sense of who must have sent it. After all, he had exposed his identity to them—so it was only natural they would come

found a single envelope inside. Taking it out, he unfolded it carefully—only

family photo, featuring four figures: a couple who appeared to be husband and wife, and two identical-looking boys, around the age of seven or eight, standing

resemblance to the two boys, and the woman beside him was beautiful, with a gentle smile that radiated warmth. The boys smiled

taken on a trip. Behind them were lush green mountains, a picnic blanket spread out on the grass, and baskets filled with fruits and meals. They were enjoying life—just

could immediately tell that the two boys

over. Something was written

time to return