Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 222

Chapter 222: Why Does Sephina Hate Natalie

Ryan and John sighed, shaking their heads helplessly as they turned to leave.

"Ryan," Natalie called out, "I’m sure you’re going to update your boss about this. Tell him he’s my friend, Vincent, from Xyros City."

Ryan nodded and left with John.

Just then, Ella entered the meeting room with a file in her hands. "Ms. Natalie... oh, these candies..."

"Want one?" Natalie offered.

"Yes, yes, please," Ella replied eagerly, taking a candy with delight. "Umm... after so long..."

"Better than the orgasm your husband gives you, isn’t it?" Mia teased with a chuckle.

Ella nodded without hesitation, agreeing enthusiastically.

Dan, watching the exchange, shook his head and left the room, muttering to himself. What’s so special about these candies that makes these women lose their minds? If they’re that good, why were they discontinued? Women definitely have weird taste buds.

"Natalie, can you ask your friend to get more of these?" Mia said with a hopeful look.

"For me as well," Ella added quickly.

"We’ll see," Natalie replied, tossing the empty candy packet into the bin. "Now, let’s get back to work."

The group moved to Natalie’s office to discuss the upcoming perfume launch, which was right around the corner. Nora and Dan joined them shortly after.

"I’m sorry you all had to handle everything on your own while I was gone during such an important time," Natalie began.

"Ms. Natalie, you had already planned everything so well that even in your absence, we were able to carry out everything smoothly," Ella said. "Moreover, Ms. Mia was here. It felt like we were still working with you—she didn’t let us face any trouble at all."

Natalie turned to Mia. "Thank you for taking care of my responsibilities when you already have your own company to manage."

"Ah, it’s no big deal," Mia replied casually. "But I must say, your assistant Nora is truly impressive. In your absence, she made things so much easier for me." She glanced at Nora, who gave a small, grateful smile. Mia continued, "I got so used to working with her that I practically claimed her as my own assistant and even had her help with my company’s work. She was assisting with the production side, and honestly, she was not only eager but incredibly efficient."

Natalie shifted her gaze to Nora, understanding the underlying compliment in Mia’s words. "Nora is indeed very capable. That’s why I chose her as my personal assistant—I knew she wouldn’t disappoint me."

Nora’s smile remained pleasant, but her innocent eyes betrayed a hint of nervousness. She wasn’t accustomed to receiving so much praise at once.

"Where’s Victor?" Natalie asked, changing the subject.

"Don’t even mention him," Ella groaned. "He’s been nothing but a headache, constantly asking about your whereabouts. Somehow, Mia managed to send him off to his work, and now he’s shooting in another city. He’ll be back tonight for tomorrow’s perfume launch."

Natalie turned to Mia with a skeptical expression, raising an eyebrow. "He listened to you?" Her tone carried a mix of disbelief and curiosity. "What did you say to make him agree?"

Before Natalie could say a word, Mia dashed out of the office, mumbling under her breath, "If I tell her, she might kill me. Better to just leave."

Meanwhile, at the Ford Group headquarters...