Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother - Chapter 133

Chapter 133: Stuck Zipper Chapter 133: Stuck Zipper With the help of the general manager, Natalie was led to the private dining room.

In addition to a luxurious dining area, it featured a grand lounge space as well.

The moment she entered the room, Natalie’s eyes searched for Julia.

She spotted her sitting on the couch by the large window, admiring the beautiful city view outside, while Justin sat in a nearby chair, focused on his laptop.

As soon as the door opened and Natalie walked in, both Julia and Justin looked up-surprised by her striking appearance.

Julia offered her a pleasant smile, while Justin, stunned, couldn’t tear his eyes away from her, as if captivated by how breathtaking a woman could be.

“Grandma,” Natalie greeted softly and walked over to Julia.

Justin swallowed hard.

If not for Julia’s presence, he would have grabbed this woman, pinned her down on the couch, and done the unspeakable.

‘Damn it!’ He cursed inwardly.

She dared to walk around like this, looking so beautiful.

If he, a man with immense self-control, felt this way, what about other men?

What kinds of thoughts might they have had about her?

His gaze darkened as his thoughts shifted from admiration to possession.

‘This beauty should be meant for me alone.’ He glanced around the room, noticing even the general manager, who had escorted her, and the hotel staff who had entered to serve them, couldn’t help but look at her.

“Everyone out,” Justin’s cold voice rang through the room, catching everyone’s attention.

The general manager understood immediately and nodded.

“Please ring the bell if you need anything,” he said before leading the staff out and closing the door behind them.

Now alone, Justin fixed his gaze on Natalie, who looked puzzled by his sudden shift in mood.

“Just ignore him,” Julia chuckled, observing Natalie with a soft gaze.

“You look beautiful, Natalie.

So beautiful that even this old lady can’t seem to look away.” Natalie blushed slightly.

She hadn’t planned to arrive looking like this, but the moment she received the call, she forgot everything and rushed over.

“Isn’t she looking beautiful, Justin?” Julia asked, turning her attention to him.

Justin kept his gaze on his laptop screen and said, “She looks even better in her usual clothes.” “You don’t know how to appreciate someone,” Julia frowned, then turned back to Natalie.

“Don’t mind him.

Trust me, you look beautiful.” Natalie smiled softly, not letting his comment bother her, and got to the point.

“Grandma, how are you?

Noah told me you needed me here urgently, and that something happened, but he didn’t give me any details.” Julia smiled warmly.

“I only told Justin to invite you for a surprise dinner.

I didn’t expect him to scare you.

I had no idea you’d come rushing over like this.” “I told Noah, and he did what he thought was best,” Justin added, his voice firm, as if he’d done nothing wrong.

Julia sighed.

“Alright.

Were you heading to a special event or something?

You’re so beautifully dressed, and we might have disturbed you.” Justin’s ears perked up.

His grandma was clever enough to ask what he was curious to know as well.

Where had Natalie been planning to go, looking so stunning?

“No, Grandma,” Natalie replied.

“There was a product photoshoot for my company, and this dress is part of that collection.

That’s all.” Justin felt a sense of relief at her answer, while Julia smiled and said, “You must be hungry after such a long day.

Let’s order our meal.” Justin set his laptop aside and said, “It should be here any minute.” Right on cue, the door opened, and hotel staff entered, arranging their meal on the table.

Justin stood up and picked up his jacket.

As Natalie helped Julia stand, Justin approached her and gently draped his jacket over her shoulders, covering her back.

She looked up at him, puzzled, only to hear him say, “You might feel cold in such a thin, short dress.” But in fact, it was his attempt to hide her from others’ gazes.

Natalie said nothing and simply walked alongside Julia, who didn’t comment on his actions either.

They enjoyed a peaceful dinner together and then returned home.

“Natalie, you don’t like to share a room, so I’ll sleep in the guest room,” Julia offered.

“No, Grandma.

It’s not like that.

You can share my bed,” Natalie replied with a reassuring smile.

“Don’t be so humble, dear.

I’m fine in the guest room,” Julia said before turning to Justin.

“You should return to the hotel.

There’s no empty bed for you here.” “I can sleep on the sofa,” he responded unwaveringly.

“I’m not leaving you two alone here.” “You’re too tall for the sofa.

You’ll be uncomfortable€¦.” “I’m fine, Julia.

Don’t worry,” Justin interrupted her with finality.

Natalie remained silent, sensing it wasn’t her place to speak up.

“So stubborn.

I’m heading to bed,” she muttered, then made her way to the guest room.

Natalie followed her.

“Grandma, do you have any medicines you need to take?” Julia nodded, and Natalie guided her inside.

“I’ll get some water for you.” Meanwhile, Justin went to the master bedroom to collect his clothes and then headed to the bathroom for a shower.

After giving Julia her medicine, Natalie stayed with her for a while as they chatted, not rushing to leave since she knew Justin was still in the bathroom.

“Is Justin being an inconvenience to you?” Julia asked suddenly.

“No,” Natalie replied, unsure why Julia would ask that.

“He can be incredibly stubborn and always wants things done according to his own rules.

So, he might be a little hard to deal with at times,” Julia explained as she settled herself comfortably in bed.

“But don’t hesitate to tell him off.

And if it’s too much, just tell him not to come here.” Natalie couldn’t help but agree with Julia’s assessment.

She’d experienced firsthand how controlling Justin could be over everything around him.

“Don’t worry, Grandma.

You should sleep now.

You need your rest.” The two talked for a while and Natalie returned to her room.

By the time Natalie returned to her room, Justin had already finished his shower and was standing in front of the mirror, dressed in a pair of comfortable pajamas.

Natalie went to the wardrobe to grab her clothes.

“You’ll really be uncomfortable on that small sofa.

You should listen to Grandma and go back to the hotel.” “Who said I was planning to sleep on the sofa?” he countered, glancing at her reflection in the mirror.

‘What was I even expecting?’ she thought, sighing inwardly.

‘He’s definitely going to cause trouble if Grandma catches us sleeping in the same room.’ Without arguing further, she headed to the bathroom to take a shower.

Once inside, Natalie started to undress, but the zipper on her dress got stuck.

She struggled, trying to pull it down from behind, but it wouldn’t budge.

Her hands grew numb from reaching back repeatedly, yet the stubborn zipper refused to move.

‘What the hell?

I’m already exhausted from that long photoshoot, and now this dress is torturing me,’ she fumed.

Frustrated and tired, she debated just pulling the dress off her shoulders and tearing it apart.

But when she glanced at her reflection, she hesitated.

‘It’s an expensive dress.

I’d have to pay for the damage.

Why do they always insist on these ridiculously expensive branded outfits?’ She groaned in irritation.

‘Mia loves to waste money.

She’d kill me if anything happened to any of these dresses!’ She let out an angry growl and sank to the bathroom floor, feeling utterly drained.

‘I’m so tired.

I just want to bathe and sleep.’ Justin, who had resumed his work, heard the angry growl from the bathroom and realized it’s been a while since Natalie went for a bath, but still there is no sound of a shower.

He stopped working and went to the bathroom.

Knocking gently, he asked, “Are you okay in there?” After a brief silence, he heard her voice, sounding slightly strained.

“Ah, yes.

Don’t worry.” Unconvinced, Justin started to turn back, but the bathroom door cracked open, and Natalie peeked out, looking embarrassed.

“Umm€¦ Justin€¦” He stopped and turned back, his gaze questioning.

“Yes?” “My dress€¦ the zipper is stuck.

Could you, um, help me with it?” she asked hesitantly.