Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Justin At The Door

Moments later, everyone’s cell phones rang, and the reporters began watching a video that had just been shared. Shock spread through the crowd as they turned their eyes to Briena.

Ana, standing by Briena’s side, showed her the video, and Briena felt as if the ground had been pulled out from under her. Who could have recorded this incident other than the person she had trusted?

The video clearly showed Briena’s indifference toward their grandfather and the true reason why Natalie had slapped her. It cut off just before Ivan’s entry, as Natalie had decided not to involve a third party in their personal matters. This brief but revealing interaction between the sisters exposed Briena’s lies.

"Ms. Briena, what do you have to say about this?" a reporter asked, their tone demanding.

Briena, too shocked to respond, stood frozen, while Ana quickly interjected, "This video seems edited. We’ll investigate and answer your questions later."

Ana swiftly helped Briena leave the scene, with security guards ensuring the reporters couldn’t follow. They managed to get Briena back to her office safely.

"That was well played, Ms. Natalie," John remarked. "Now the reporters will keep her busy for a while."

"I can’t let those reporters chase after your boss, trying to uncover my husband. They’re better off focusing on my sister for now," Natalie replied with a satisfied smile.

"Ms. Natalie sure cares for Mr. Harper," John remarked, his tone lightly teasing. "Even when he’s not around, I hear more about him from you than from anyone else."

Natalie shot him a sharp glare. "You seem to be getting a little too comfortable here."

John was taken aback by the sudden shift in her demeanor. Did I offend her? he wondered.

"You’re just as annoying as your boss. Go back to your car," she snapped, her irritation clear.

John quietly stood up, ready to make his exit, but as he turned to leave, she added, "And leave that wafer pack behind. It’s not for fitness freaks like you."

’Fitness freak? That suits Mr Harper more than me?’ John thought.

"Do not show up in front of me at least till tomorrow I will make you lose your job," she warned him again.

John realized he had indeed angered her. He placed the wafer pack on the table and left without daring to look back.

’This woman is no less scary than our boss, he thought as he made his way out.’

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After the press conference, Star Elite was in an uproar, and Sephina stormed into Briena’s office, her anger palpable.

"I warned you to be careful of her," Sephina spat the moment she entered, glaring at Briena, who was sitting on the couch with tears in her eyes.

"Grandma, I didn’t know she would do this," Briena replied, her voice trembling.