Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother-Chapter 376: The New Global CEO

"You all heard me right," Justin said, addressing the stunned crowd. "I am that adopted boy and that kind businessman is James Harper. I am Justin Harper, James Harper’s adopted son. But from today onwards, I am giving up that identity. I will live as Aiden Handrix—the CEO of NextEra Corp—which I have always wished to do. That also mean I am giving up on being the global CEO of the Harper group."

The hall fell silent at his clear, powerful declaration.

The Fords and Browns were once again thrown into complete shock, unable to process what had just been revealed.

If any last shred of hope had remained clinging to the illusion of Justin Harper, it had now been completely destroyed.

There was no Justin Harper anymore.

Justin stepped aside from the dais, and James Harper took his place.

"You all must be surprised, but that’s the truth," James stated, composed yet proud. "The truth is—I have always been proud of my son, Justin, for being so incredible. Though he is now going to assume his true identity, Aiden Handrix—for me, he will always be family. He will always be a Harper. My son." frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓

Justin returned to Natalie’s side. She reached for his hand and offered him a warm, supportive smile.

Finally, Justin could do what he had always wanted—live on his own terms, without carrying the burden of gratitude, without needing to wear a name that was not originally his.

He was Aiden Handrix. And now, the world knew.

"You all must be wondering now who would be the new Global CEO of the Harper Group," James said, his words silencing the entire hall.

"With the unanimous decision from the Harper Group board members, I announce Natalie Harper as the new Global CEO of the Harper Group."

For most, it didn’t come as a shock—after all, she was James’ daughter.

But for a few certain people... they were just a breath away from having heart attacks.

Natalie—once an ordinary CEO of a rising company—had become the wife of the richest CEO, the princess of a kingdom, and now, the Global CEO of one of the largest business empires across the globe.

How did things end up this way?

Why was her life so good?

The Fords and the Browns didn’t even know how to breathe anymore.

All they could see in front of them were the biggest losses they had ever faced in their lives.

Their enemy—Natalie—was now sitting at the top of the pyramid they had all desperately tried to climb.

That day, after dinner, when James and Justin had a long talk in the study, it was about this very matter.

James didn’t mind if Justin continued to handle the Harper Group and served as the Global CEO while also running his own company.

But Justin didn’t want that. He had made his intentions clear—he wished to revoke the adoption and live as Aiden Handrix.

James had always known that once Justin began building his own company and repaid what he believed he owed, he would want to go his own way. Yet, James still considered him the rightful candidate to lead the Harper Group.

Eventually, both father and son came to the same conclusion—that Natalie would be the one.

Not just because she was James’ biological daughter, but because she had proven her capabilities time and again. With her title as a princess as well, none of the board directors opposed James’ decision.

When James spoke to Caryn about it, she didn’t object either. She knew her daughter was capable—and this also resolved the complexities surrounding her marriage with Justin.

Natalie was reluctant when Justin first told her. She thought she wasn’t ready to shoulder such a massive responsibility.

But Julia and Justin both reassured her. Justin, especially, assured her that since he was already familiar with everything in the Harper Group, he would always be there to help her whenever she needed him.

With everyone’s support and belief in her, Natalie finally decided to accept the role.

Now, standing behind the dais, James looked at Natalie, silently encouraging her to take the stage.

She turned to Justin, who gave her a warm smile. "All the best."

As James and Natalie crossed paths, he said quietly, "You can do it."

She thanked him and stepped forward to address everyone.

Natalie began with a touch of humor. "As you already know me, I still want to introduce myself—this time, with my rightful identity. I am Natalie Harper, daughter of James and Caryn Harper—and the most fortunate woman in the world, Mrs. Natalie Aiden Handrix."

A few chuckles rippled through the hall.

"As I stand here today, I feel like after going through some hellish tests and trials throughout my life, the deities have finally decided to open heaven’s treasury and bless me with good karma—turning my life into something of a real fairy tale.

If the end was meant to be like this... then I truly don’t mind all those tests and trials. I have an amazing family, their love and support. What more could anyone want?"

Guests started to look at the Fords for the way they had treated Natalie, never considering her their family. Even though she was not their true daughter, one should not be inhuman.

Now they compared how James Harper adopted a son and turned him into a fine man, then why couldn’t ford show some mercy to a young girl? Instead they tried to frame her into something all the time.

"As the new global CEO of Harper group, I promise to fulfil my responsibilities and take Harper group to the new heights. I won’t fail my father and my husband’s expectations they have of me," Natalie declared.

The entire hall echoed with the claps at her words. She was now someone they all had to deal with while having a business with Harper group.

The event continued with guests coming to Natalie and Justin to introduce themselves and to be their good side. James chose to be with Caryn, only entertaining the guest once in a while. Julia mate some of her old friends and had happy talk with them.

Briana came to Natalie, along with Ivan and Irene. Though it was bitter truth to swallow, she had to come to her. "Congratulations, Natalie."

Natalie just glanced at her, but didn’t thank her. Neither did she look at others.

"I hope you won’t hold grudges against the business we have and handle it professionally," Briena said, "Now we both are CEOs of the companies, we would be meeting each other often. Don’t you thin Ivan?"

Ivan simply hummed, his gaze stuck on Natalie’s beautiful face.

Natalie looked her finally and said, "One thing you should know about me really well, that I love holding grudges."

Briena’s face changed its color. Before she could say anymore, Natalie walked away. Briena wanted to go after her, but then John, who was always by her side throughout the party, stopped Briena and offered a warning gaze.

Briena and Ivan were reminded of how John had broken his jaw and quietly stayed in their paces, not willing to be humiliated in front of entire world.

"Ivan, she is going to come after us. I am sure she won’t spare our companies," Briena said.

Ivan had no doubt in it, but at the same time, somehow he found himself not caring about anything.

"I am tired. I am leaving," Ivan said and left, leaving Briena alone.

Briena gritted her teeth, ’I am sure he is regretting letting her go. He lost a golden goose. But you can’t treat me this way, Ivan Brown. You would come crawling back to me.’