Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Grandpa Wants To Meet Her Husband

Back in Justin’s study.

Noah approached the desk with a file in hand. "Mr. Harper, the designer we selected for your new home, has agreed to take on the project," he informed, placing the file on Justin’s desk. "And here is the information about Mrs. Caryn Ford."

Justin, who had been standing by the window, gazing out thoughtfully, instructed. "Read it."

Noah opened the file and began, "According to the investigation, Mrs. Caryn Ford grew up in an orphanage in Bayford City. She was smart and ambitious since young. After leaving the orphanage as an adult, she studied at Bayford Business Management University."

Noah paused, clearing his throat awkwardly before continuing. "She was in the same class as your father, Mr. James Harper, and they were reportedly good friends—both were well-known and top students during their time there. After graduating, Mrs. Ford worked several jobs before starting her own business. She quickly became one of the young, emerging businesswoman of her time, gaining considerable fame.

"There were also rumors of a romantic relationship between her and Mr. James Harper. However, a scandal emerged involving her spending a night in the hotel room with Jay Ford. The details of what happened remain unclear, but shortly afterward, she left everything she had built in Bayford City and moved to Imperial City, where she eventually married Jay Ford."

Justin listened in silence, his expression unreadable as Noah finished the report. The room grew quiet as Noah waited for his reaction.

His father, James Harper, had never married, which suggested that he must have deeply loved Caryn Ford but had also been hurt by her. It was hard to believe the cold, quiet and highly unapproachable man like James could fall so deeply for someone.

"What happened to her business in Bayford City?" Justin asked, feeling curious about this woman who had once snagged his father’s heart.

"She handed it over to the current owner—a family that looked after her when she left the orphanage," Noah replied. "It’s a mid-cap company that’s still doing well, though it stays out of the limelight."

"Get me details about that family," Justin instructed, his tone firm. "And also look into any information regarding Caryn Ford’s origins."

"Yes, Mr. Harper." Noah understood that his boss didn’t want to overlook anything if there was a conspiracy going on that involved him and Natalie, possibly rooted in Caryn and James’s past relationship.

"Mr. Harper, Ms. Natalie hasn’t returned my calls," Noah informed.

"She hasn’t blocked you yet," Justin commented as he returned to his chair, "she will come to us sooner or later. Keep calling her once in a while to give her a leverage to come to us without hesitation."

Noah could only trust his boss’s confidence. He waited till how long Natalie would take to show up.

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The next day, Natalie received a call informing her that her grandfather was awake and wished to see her. Without wasting a moment, she hurried to the hospital. As she entered the room, she saw her grandfather sitting up in bed, his back comfortably supported by the elevated mattress.

"Grandpa," her voice soft, eyes moist as she called him.

The old man turned to look at her, the wrinkles around his eyes deepened as he smiled warmly. "Finally, you decided to visit your old grandpa?" His voice was weak and a bit hoarse, a sign of his frail condition.

Feeling guilty, Natalie walked over to the bed, "I’m sorry, Grandpa."

"No need to apologize. Come, sit here," he gestured to the chair beside him.

Natalie sat down, concern etched on her face. "How are you feeling, Grandpa? I’m so sorry for making you worry and causing you to get sick again."

"I didn’t call you here to apologize," her grandfather replied gently. "I was indeed shocked by what happened, but you weren’t the cause of my condition. I called you here because I want to hear everything directly from you. Is everything about the wedding true?" _{ƒreewebηoveℓ.com}

Natalie lowered her head, shame washing over her. "Yes, Grandpa." Her heart began to race, anticipating the inevitable questions she had no answers for.

"If you loved someone else and married him, I won’t blame you for anything," her grandfather’s voice kind. "As long as you’re happy, you’ll have my blessing."