Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52: Infuriating Grandma

After Justin left, Natalie prepared to take her grandfather back to the hospital and then head out to inspect a renovation project she had accepted.

As she was getting ready, Albert sat in the living room, casually watching the news, only to exclaim at certain news he watched. "What the hell is going on? How dare she announce it without even consulting me?"

Hearing his angry voice, Natalie hurried out of her room, only to see the news flashing on the TV.

Sephina Ford, Chairman of the Ford Group, had just announced to reporters that the next heir to the Ford family and the Ford business group would be her second granddaughter, Briena Ford.

Sephina was speaking confidently to the reporters, with Briena and Jay seated on either side of her.

’This woman won’t let me be in peace." Natalie kept her composure and first decided to calm the old man.

She sat next to him and held his hand, "Calm down, Grandpa."

Albert was clearly angry, frustration evident in his eyes. "You should be the heir, Natalie. You’re the eldest grandchild, you’re more capable. Your mother—she was the one who built this company up to what it is today, even though I started it. Caryn gave everything to this company." _{frёeweɓηovel.coɱ}

"I know, Grandpa," Natalie replied gently, "but everyone in the family has their rights to this company. It was started by you, after all. Everyone is an inheritor."

"But..."

"Grandpa, please let me handle this," Natalie voice steady and expressions determined. "I want to fight for my own rights. Trust me—I will get what belongs to me."

"Can you? Your grandmother is not easy to deal with."

"I’m her granddaughter, so I’m not easy either," Natalie replied with a confident smile. "I promise you, Grandpa, you’ll see me sitting in the chair of the leader of the Ford Group. Will you trust me?"

Albert studied her for a moment, then nodded. "Alright. I know you’re as capable as your mother. If the time comes, I’ll transfer all of my shares to you."

"There’s no need for that, Grandpa," Natalie said quickly, "All I need is your support for now."

"You have it, always," Albert assured her.

They heard a reporter questioning Sephina, "Mrs. Ford, if you make Briena Ford the heir, what is left for Ms. Natalie? Isn’t she one of the major shareholders?"

Sephina’s expression remained cold and resolute as she responded. "Getting hold of more shares by inheritance doesn’t mean they are capable enough to run a large group like the Ford Corporation. We cannot hand over the company to irresponsible hands, as it concerns the future of the company and the livelihoods of thousands of employees working for us."

Her voice was sharp and unwavering. "You’re aware that Natalie has been quite a handful lately. She needs to work hard and prove her worth. Therefore, I’ve decided to assign her the PR and human resources company that her mother, Caryn Ford, started but couldn’t fully develop due to her untimely death. If Natalie can turn this small division within the Ford Group into a successful entity, then I might consider giving her something more substantial."

The press conference ended with the reporters congratulating Briena, who gracefully accepted the attention, looking every bit the part of a poised and polished heiress. Her expensive attire and well-mannered demeanor left a positive impression on everyone present, making Natalie look even more undeserving in front of her.

Albert’s face grew tight with frustration, but Natalie simply turned off the TV and stood up. "Let’s go, Grandpa. I’ll take you to the hospital, and then I have to get to work."

Albert, still processing Sephina’s words, looked at Natalie with concern. "You left your job at Browns. What work are you busy with now?"

Natalie offered a reassuring smile, "Just some random tasks to earn enough money."

’As expected. She can’t wait to mock me,’ Natalie pulled over to the side of the road and answered the call.