Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Chapter 405: Announcement Of Engagement

Aeldric and Justin made an appearance at the event hall, and everyone paid attention to them. Aeldric was the most powerful among them, so there was no one who could dare look down on him.

Aeldric addressed all the guests in the hall and announced to everyone, "This is my grandson, Aiden, Alexander’s son. Back then, I lost him due to my enemies, but he proved that he has my blood running in him and made his way back home."

Aeldric refrained from using his last name, as Aiden was now known as NextEra CEO Aiden Handrix. He was sure that sooner or later, he would make him change it.

Aeldric continued, "Back then, when he was just eight years old, he sliced the throat of a woman who said something bad to him, and when I upset him, he even dared to point a gun at me—and even shot me. That was the day I decided he would be my heir and the next underworld lord that you all have to look up to."

Everyone clapped at this announcement, while Justin stood by Aeldric’s side—calm, composed, yet with an aura of power and mystery surrounding him.

Noah shook his head. Praising the demon for such a small accomplishment.

All the guests knew he was the man who owned NextEra Corp.

Then, Aeldric started introducing him to all the guests. After a while, a guest approached them. "Aeldric."

The old man, busy introducing Justin to someone else, turned to look at the man and smiled. "Collin, finally you are here."

"How can I not be here when you invite me?" the man, similar in age to Aeldric, replied. "See who’s here?"

Aeldric looked at the young woman standing a step behind Collin and smiled. "Young lady, it’s good you decided to return home instead of staying abroad."

A beautiful young woman with long honey-blond hair, caramel eyes, and delicate features. She was not just beautiful, but looked like a successful and confident woman. Her every action, simply her presence was graceful.

She smiled at the old man politely. "Good to meet you after so long, Mr Riverdale. It’s just that dad wanted me to help him handle his business, so I had to return."

"You did well. We know how capable you are," Aeldric said, then looked at Justin. "Aiden, this is my close friend Collin Harts, and this is his daughter Grace."

this man. He was a wealthy and influential businessman

greeted each other, and Aeldric said, "Aiden, how about you talk to Grace?

but

left alone, Justin didn’t bother

and polite, "We met

care what she was talking about but simply hummed, his gaze wandering

happened to visit here with my father. We even played

was about Aiden.

grandpa was really strict with you. Back then, I felt bad for you and could do nothing. I’m glad to see

spent with Aeldric must have

lost in his thoughts. When he couldn’t take it anymore, he said, "I’m sure

she said with

must know who I am, and that I am already married,"

is the reason I’m here," she replied. "And about your marriage—I’m sure it won’t

people had already decided everything. Marrying someone

"You better take a

smiled. "I’ve already taken a step ahead. Let’s see what

confidence and arrogance were irksome. The only woman who looked beautiful with

Aeldric and Collin returned.

you two talk about?" Collin asked with

while Justin didn’t

Aiden," Aeldric said to

him, knowing this old man was going to

to meet her before she’s gone

everything. "Do you think you can truly

and your marriage with that woman doesn’t count here in the eastern country," the old man said. "I’m going to announce your engagement with Grace right away. If you don’t obey, your sister will be gone forever. You won’t even get to know her name or