Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother-Chapter 405: Announcement Of Engagement

Aeldric and Justin made an appearance at the event hall, and everyone paid attention to them. Aeldric was the most powerful among them, so there was no one who could dare look down on him.

Aeldric addressed all the guests in the hall and announced to everyone, "This is my grandson, Aiden, Alexander’s son. Back then, I lost him due to my enemies, but he proved that he has my blood running in him and made his way back home."

Aeldric refrained from using his last name, as Aiden was now known as NextEra CEO Aiden Handrix. He was sure that sooner or later, he would make him change it.

Aeldric continued, "Back then, when he was just eight years old, he sliced the throat of a woman who said something bad to him, and when I upset him, he even dared to point a gun at me—and even shot me. That was the day I decided he would be my heir and the next underworld lord that you all have to look up to."

Everyone clapped at this announcement, while Justin stood by Aeldric’s side—calm, composed, yet with an aura of power and mystery surrounding him.

Noah shook his head. Praising the demon for such a small accomplishment.

All the guests knew he was the man who owned NextEra Corp.

Then, Aeldric started introducing him to all the guests. After a while, a guest approached them. "Aeldric."

The old man, busy introducing Justin to someone else, turned to look at the man and smiled. "Collin, finally you are here."

"How can I not be here when you invite me?" the man, similar in age to Aeldric, replied. "See who’s here?"

Aeldric looked at the young woman standing a step behind Collin and smiled. "Young lady, it’s good you decided to return home instead of staying abroad."

A beautiful young woman with long honey-blond hair, caramel eyes, and delicate features. She was not just beautiful, but looked like a successful and confident woman. Her every action, simply her presence was graceful.

She smiled at the old man politely. "Good to meet you after so long, Mr Riverdale. It’s just that dad wanted me to help him handle his business, so I had to return."

"You did well. We know how capable you are," Aeldric said, then looked at Justin. "Aiden, this is my close friend Collin Harts, and this is his daughter Grace."

Justin had already recognised this man. He was a wealthy and influential businessman from an eastern country.

They greeted each other, and Aeldric said, "Aiden, how about you talk to Grace? I have some important things to discuss with Collin."

Justin had already guessed the old man’s intentions, but he decided to continue playing the obedient grandson.

As they were left alone, Justin didn’t bother to start the conversation.

Grace finally spoke, her tone sweet and polite, "We met when we were kids."

Justin didn’t care what she was talking about but simply hummed, his gaze wandering elsewhere in the hall.

"Back then, you were staying with your grandfather, and I happened to visit here with my father. We even played together and got along really well," she said.

Justin realised once more—it was about Aiden. He simply hummed in response.

"Your grandpa was really strict with you. Back then, I felt bad for you and could do nothing. I’m glad to see you are all fine now."

Justin could guess that the one month Aaron had spent with Aeldric must have been a hell of a torture for him. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

She continued to talk while Justin was lost in his thoughts. When he couldn’t take it anymore, he said, "I’m sure you know why we are here."

"I know," she said with confidence.

"Then you must know who I am, and that I am already married," Justin said coldly.

"Knowing who you are is the reason I’m here," she replied. "And about your marriage—I’m sure it won’t last long, thanks to your grandfather."

Justin realised these people had already decided everything. Marrying someone else? They were simply dreaming.

Justin’s gaze turned colder. "You better take a step back while you still have time."

She smiled. "I’ve already taken a step ahead. Let’s see what happens."

Her confidence and arrogance were irksome. The only woman who looked beautiful with arrogance and confidence was Natalie.

Aeldric and Collin returned.

"What did you two talk about?" Collin asked with a pleasant smile.

"Just random things," Grace answered, while Justin didn’t find it worth even mentioning.

"Come with me, Aiden," Aeldric said to Justin.

Justin followed him, knowing this old man was going to drop something else on his head.

Aeldric showed him one door. "Right behind that door, your sister is present. If you want to meet her before she’s gone with the Asteriens, go along with what I’m going to announce now."

Justin looked at him, already understanding everything. "Do you think you can truly make me marry that girl? Don’t forget I am already married."

"I’m confident, and your marriage with that woman doesn’t count here in the eastern country," the old man said. "I’m going to announce your engagement with Grace right away. If you don’t obey, your sister will be gone forever. You won’t even get to know her name or see her."

He then pointed towards two men—one older and one young, robust-looking man in his thirties. "I’ve introduced you to them. That guy is the one your sister is going to marry."

His young sister and that tall, muscular man in his thirties... the thought made Justin’s blood boil already, but he kept his calm.

"If you agree to the engagement, I will let you meet her," Aeldric said.

Justin’s jaw clenched. "You are not sending her with them."

"That depends on how you behave," Aeldric said. "If you obey, after the announcement, I will let you meet her."

Aeldric got his answer and once more went ahead to address the guests.

"Today, there is another important thing I wish to announce to you all," Aeldric said with delight, and looked at Justin. "Aiden, Grace, come here."

Unwillingly, Justin went ahead. Collin and Grace went on the stage as well.

"My friend Collin Harts and I have decided to convert our decades-long friendship into a family relationship, finally. I hereby take this beautiful evening to declare that my grandson Aiden and Collin’s daughter Grace are engaged."

Everyone clapped loudly, as if celebrating the biggest news.

"Ms. Natalie won’t be happy to know this," Noah mumbled. "But I wonder who I feel bad for—Mr. Harper or this woman Grace? Knowing her, I’m sure Ms. Natalie’s not gonna spare anyone."

Once Aeldric had done what he wanted and the hall was calm, Justin stepped away and walked straight toward the door where he was supposed to find his sister. At this moment, he thought about nothing but an innocent girl.

After meeting his mother, he could almost imagine his sister looking like his mother in her younger days.

There were guards in front of the door, but they didn’t stop Justin. One of them opened the door for him as he entered the room. Inside that huge guest lounge area, a young girl was standing by the window, looking outside calmly.

There were flower petals on the floor around the chair—plucked from the flower she had held. As no flower was left, she probably had nothing else to do.