Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 251

Chapter 251: Questioning The Old Man

Natalie was on the phone with Ella, who was informing her that Silvia’s contract with her previous company had ended, and she was now ready to sign with their company.

Natalie wasn’t surprised by this outcome. "Offer her the contract we’ve already prepared. If she has any minor demands, just agree to them."

"I also got the news that NovaFrame Studios wants to sign Victor and Silvia as the lead actors in their next movie. I think it’s because of their current popularity from our perfume launch and the statement they gave against Briena. Fans are shipping them together, saying they have great chemistry in real life too."

NovaFrame was the same production house that had signed Briena for one of their movie projects.

Natalie raised an eyebrow, her thoughts briefly lingering. It was good news for her company to have such a big project, but it was so sudden for her to believe quickly.

Since Natalie wasn’t in the office, she and Ella discussed a few more things before ending the call. As she put her phone down, her gaze shifted to the stairs leading to Justin’s study, where he had taken her grandfather earlier to talk without disturbing her call.

"What could they possibly be talking about for so long? It’s been over half an hour," she murmured, standing up from the sofa. She headed toward the staircase but paused at the first step.

Justin’s words echoed in her mind: "Do not dare climb the stairs on your own. Once you’re done with the call, wait for us in the drawing room."

’I’m feeling better now. I can manage a few stairs instead of making Grandpa come down,’ she thought to herself, deciding to proceed.

With slow and careful steps, she made her way upstairs. As she reached the study and was about to knock on the door, she froze upon hearing something that caught her attention.

"...After Caryn’s death, Natalie was lonely. Her psychological condition was not good due to the trauma and needed someone to look after her. Other than Caryn, I was the only one she was close to," Albert was explaining it to Justin. "Also, I had started having heart issues during that time and couldn’t focus on the business, so I decided to hand over everything to Sephina."

"Everything? To the extent that she holds all the power and you have no say in whatever she does?" Justin’s voice was calm yet cutting. "Even if she keeps planning to harm Natalie, you’ve always been so lenient with your wife. Why is that? What kind of protection are you giving Natalie by turning yourself so weak, Mr Ford?"

Justin could tell Albert was hiding something, but seeing the old man anxious and nearly reaching for his chest, he decided not to press further. What he needed to understand, he could by just looking at the old man.

It was evident Albert had reasons he wasn’t ready to reveal—reasons why he handed everything to Sephina and became powerless before her. Justin was certain there was more to the story. This old man was hiding many things.

"Why does your wife hate Natalie so much? Even if she hated Caryn Ford, Natalie is still her granddaughter," Justin questioned further.

Albert’s expression grew more troubled, his anxiety visibly rising. Justin was about to push for answers when he noticed shadows near the bottom of the door, visible through the thin gap between the door and the floor. Someone was standing outside, and Justin could easily guess who it was.

"I’ll handle her," Natalie insisted. _{fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓}