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?"

was crying over her husband’s death, your 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 getting kicked out," Clara said with

shock. "A-Are you

CEO. Your father has already

arms around her mother. "Thank you, Mom.

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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

And above all, who would dare challenge her when she

attended the press conference

able to interact with her. Until now, all they had seen of

Natalie, how are you feeling after becoming the CEO of the Harper Group? Your journey—from being nothing special in the Ford Group to now leading the wealthiest conglomerate—what do you have to say about

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

knew you were going to take

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

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 Ford Group back

use your power

voice laced with sarcasm. "The unqualified people currently handling the Ford

new CEO,

her?" Natalie said, as if the question itself were

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

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

The room fell silent.

ago, Briena had made a spectacle, accusing Natalie of trying to block the movie’s release. Reporters had heavily criticized Natalie for allegedly abusing her power. Public pressure

doesn’t matter who caused it—whether it was me, you, or Briena herself. I must say, I’m pleased with the

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

his daughter speak, showed no intention of interrupting. His eyes revealed a quiet pride—for a daughter who never let anyone trample over her. With her, it was always the other way

Harper Group’s new strategies and future plans. James Harper stepped

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was working in his study when

inside. The package didn’t have

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 after him sooner

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

photo, featuring four figures: a couple who appeared to be husband and wife, and

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

have been taken on a trip. Behind them were lush green mountains, a picnic blanket spread out on the grass,

the two boys

the picture over. Something

return home, little