Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother - Chapter 178

Chapter 178: Because You Are Aiden Handrix Chapter 178: Because You Are Aiden Handrix Natalie walked further inside, ignoring the annoying people along the way.

Not a single person was approachable enough for her to ask about her grandfather’s whereabouts.

She stopped a resort staff member who was helping with the party arrangements and guests.

“Where is Mr.

Albert Ford?” Natalie asked.

“Mr.

and Mrs.

Ford are in the guest rooms.

Mr.

Ford is getting ready, and they’ll be out soon,” the lady replied politely.

“Please have a seat.

All the family members will be here shortly.” Natalie went to sit at an empty circular table, while Ryan and John followed closely, sticking to her like glue, maintaining the distance not more than three steps away from her.

John’s hawk-like gaze swept across the guests, missing nothing.

After the drug incident, he trusted no one around Natalie and was prepared to act if anyone dared to try something again.

His anger from that night had yet to subside.

Ryan mumbled, “Relax.

We’re both here with her.” “You can’t relax among wolves in sheep’s clothing,” John replied.

“It’s easy to handle the people we deal with directly.

But here, these people are far more dangerous.

You can’t tackle them head-on without proof.” Ryan understood his concern and nodded in agreement.

Jay, who was busy greeting relatives and friends, spotted Natalie.

Excusing himself, he walked over to her.

“Natalie,” he called, his voice laced with a warning.

She turned to look at him, her gaze indifferent.

Jay stood facing her.

His expressions anything but gentle.

“Make sure not to cause any trouble today.

Father isn’t well, and I don’t want our family embarrassed in front of everyone.” She stared at him, her heart feeling numb.

This man hadn’t even bothered to ask how she was and he wasn’t even aware of what she’d been through the night she was drugged.

To him, she was always the troublemaker.

Did he ever think of me as his daughter, at least once?

“Mr.

Ford,” she replied coolly, “instead of me, you should warn your beloved younger daughter.

I’m certain she’s cooking up some plan to embarrass our family.” She didn’t wish to say ‘our family’, but as long as Albert was alive, she had to.  Jay frowned.

“You always blame Briena for your mistakes, just because she tolerates you.

When will you grow up?

She may be younger, but she’s more sensible than you€¦” “Crafty is the word I’d use,” Natalie interrupted, her expression icy, though inside she could feel the hurt.

Jay gritted his teeth.

“You…” “I believe you don’t want to cause scene in front the guest, Mr Ford,” Natalie interrupted him, “so please excuse me.” She turned and walked away, heading to the empty table away from everyone.

Jay could only frown angrily as he watched her leave.

Ryan and John exchanged looks, both almost tempted to smack him, but they held back out of respect for Natalie’s father.

“Ms.

Natalie, are you alright?” John asked gently.

Natalie nodded as she sat down, accepting the chair Ryan had pulled out for her.

“I was just wondering if my mother was truly as smart as everyone says she was.

If she was so smart, then what on earth did she see in that man to marry him?” Ryan and John remained silent, unsure of how to respond.

She was hurting, but more than that, she was disappointed in her own father.

—– At the same time, Justin was nearing the location designated for the meeting.

Outside the city, midway along the road, a fleet of black cars appeared out of nowhere, forming a formidable entourage.

Some cars drove in front of Justin’s vehicle, while others flanked it from the rear, positioning his car securely in the center.

It looked like the powerful convoy of a dignitary heading to a significant meeting.

They soon reached a secluded area outside the city-a factory that was deserted and ominous in the dark.

The convoy stopped in the open grounds of the factory, which was lit by numerous floodlights to ensure visibility.

The tall, imposing men from the SUVs stepped out and took their positions, but Justin remained seated inside his sleek black luxury car, waiting for their guest’s arrival.

All the men stood at attention, prepared.

Moments later, another fleet of black luxury cars arrived, stopping opposite Justin’s entourage.

Just like Justin’s side, the other group had men in dark suits, tall and powerful, stepping out to form an equally intimidating line.

Inside his car, Justin sat calmly, glancing at a photo on his phone-Natalie, dressed elegantly for her grandparents’ wedding anniversary.

Whenever she’s dressed up nicely, I’m never there, he sighed inwardly.

When will she dress up just for me, to show only me?

“Mr.

Harper, they’re here,” Noah informed him.

Justin hummed in acknowledgment, slipping his phone back into his suit pocket.

Straightening his jacket, he stepped out of the car with a calm confidence.

Despite all the imposing men around him, Justin stood out distinctly-a man with an aura of power that could command the world.

At the same time, the door of the central car across from Justin’s entourage opened, and a man in a dark suit stepped out, exuding the same air of power and dominance like Justin.

The moment both men were visible to everyone, the entire area fell into dead silence as everyone took in the sight of these two men-each side equally stunned.

Justin’s men, who’d been informed they were searching for their boss’s lookalike, had never imagined the resemblance would be this uncanny.

The man standing opposite Justin was as tall, with the same build and aura of authority, making him appear like a xerox copy of their boss.

They couldn’t help but exchange shocked glances between Justin and his double.

At the same time, the men on the other side were shocked as they had no clue who they were going to meet and didn’t think it would be a lookalike of their boss Aiden.

What’s going on?

Justin and Aiden looked at each other.

Justin was calm while Aiden looked entirely shocked.

The Aura of seriousness Aiden carried till now, disappeared the moment he saw Justin, replaced by utter shock.

But, in his eyes, other than shock, there was something else which was like a storm which had shaken him entirely.

In his shocked state, the lookalike man could not help but mumble, “Aiden?” Justin, composed yet inwardly surprised, wondered, Is he calling me Aiden, or is he introducing himself?

Despite having prepared himself to meet his double, Justin hadn’t expected the resemblance to be so striking that it felt like staring into a mirror.

The man in front of him took a step towards Justin, composing himself while Justin did the same.

“Aiden?

Is that you?” the man asked, his eyes searching for some kind of assurance.

Justin frowned, puzzled.

“Why are you calling me Aiden?” The man’s gaze shifted to Justin’s ear, as if confirming something, then returned to his face.

“Because you are Aiden€¦ Aiden Handrix.” Justin froze in his place to hear it.

Noah who was a few steps behind him was shocked to hear it as well.

What’s going on?

Why is this man calling Mr.

Harper ‘Aiden Handrix’?

Since when did this happen and how come I don’t know?

Wait!

How come Mr Harper doesn’t know?

If this is true, then all this time was Mr Harper searching for himself, Ms Natalie’s husband?