Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother novel Chapter 414

Chapter 414: Grace’s Attempt To Bring Aiden

At noon, Grace arrived at the NextEra Corp headquarters in a rare edition luxury car, demanding to meet CEO Aiden Handrix.

She didn’t even have Justin’s private contact number. She had been given only one number, which connected her to his personal assistant, Noah. It was infuriating—but she had to bear it.

When Justin was informed that the daughter of businessman Collin Hartz was there to meet him, he denied the request.

She was told the CEO was busy and that she could book an appointment only if it was for business purposes.

"Do you know who you’re talking to?" Grace snapped. "I’m the daughter of the Hartz family—the richest business family in the Eastern country! You dare ask me to wait for an appointment?"

"Ms. Hartz, I’m sorry," the security head, Trevor, responded, calm and firm, "but here, we follow our boss’s orders. At this hour, he’s unavailable to attend to any guests."

Grace clenched her fists as she stood from the reception couch. "I’m his fiancée—your CEO’s soon-to-be wife. And you’re asking me to book an appointment?"

Trevor, completely unaffected by her anger, replied, "Ms. Grace, Mr. Handrix is already married. We know our lady boss very well—Mrs. Natalie Handrix. There’s no way Mr. Handrix has any other fiancée."

Trying to control her temper, she shifted her tone. "Then get me today’s appointment."

"Ms. Hartz, all appointments are fully booked for the next two weeks. It’s not possible today. But I can ask the secretary to book a slot two weeks from now," Trevor replied professionally.

Grace wasn’t stupid—she could clearly see what was happening. She knew she wasn’t going to meet Aiden anymore.

Grinding her teeth, she turned to leave. Just as she stepped out of the building and walked toward her car, another vehicle passed by—and she happened to catch a glimpse of a familiar figure inside.

Aiden? She recognized Justin instantly. They said he was busy in meetings, and here he is... Rage flared within her. I know how to make him do what I want.

Grace got into her car and ordered the driver, "To the Riverdale Estate."

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Grace arrived at the Riverdale estate, where she met Aeldric.

"Mr. Riverdale, I was wondering if I could take Meira with me for wedding dress shopping," Grace proposed. "That way, I can get to know her well—since we’re going to be family soon."

"She is not adept at these things, as she’s been kept away from the world," Aeldric replied.

"I understand, Mr. Riverdale, but trust me—I’ll take good care of her, and maybe help her learn a few things," Grace said, refusing to back down. "Since Aiden is busy and refused to come with me, I could at least have his sister accompany me."

That last line struck Aeldric—his grandson was denying the woman he had chosen for him. He looked at Kawin. "Call Meira here."

Meira soon arrived in the drawing room, with Lana following close behind.

"You’re going with Grace to help her with the wedding preparations," Aeldric said as if delivering a decree she had no right to refuse. "She’s your sister-in-law, so you’d better behave and help her."

The poor girl could only nod. There was no way she would speak up in front of this terrifying old man.

"Let’s go," Grace said, smiling pleasantly at Meira, though the younger girl couldn’t shake the bad feeling in her chest.

Lana began to follow them, only to hear Grace ask, "Who are you?"

"I’m Ms. Meira’s personal caretaker and bodyguard," Lana answered, holding Grace’s gaze steadily.

"Oh! You don’t need to follow us," Grace said with a dismissive wave.

"I’ve been ordered to remain with Ms. Meira at all times. I must follow those orders," Lana replied firmly.

"As the soon-to-be mistress of this house, I’m ordering you not to follow us," Grace snapped.

Aeldric smirked as he watched Grace leave. This stubborn rich heiress thinks that just because she’s marrying into this family, she’ll be queen here and can order anyone around in the Riverdale estate. She’s nothing but a tool to connect two families. She should learn to obey.

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[Let my fiancé know that I’m taking his sister with me for shopping. I’ll make sure to buy her beautiful dresses, but I’ll need his help to choose them. I’ll send some samples—make sure to let me know his opinion.]

She smirked and put her phone aside. If you truly care for your sister, you’ll come.

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