Married To My Billionaire Stepbrother

Natalie Ford had always been the epitome of the perfect bride. For years, she had dreamt of marrying her childhood sweetheart, Ivan, in a ceremony that would mark the beginning of their happily ever after. The two of them had grown up together, shared countless memories, and promised each other their hearts for eternity. Their wedding day had finally arrived, and the venue was a beautiful sight to behold. The guests were buzzing with excitement, eagerly awaiting the vows they had all anticipated for years. It was a dream come true for Natalie—until everything changed in an instant.

As she walked down the aisle, radiant in her white gown, she felt like the world was at her feet. Ivan stood at the altar, his smile warm and filled with love. But as Natalie was about to reach him, an envelope was handed to her. It was from the wedding coordinator, and it seemed like an innocuous detail—just a final note for the bride. But when Natalie opened the envelope, her eyes widened in shock.

It was a marriage certificate, but the name on it was not Ivan’s. Instead, it read: “Aiden Handrix.” Confused, she turned to the coordinator, who shrugged in bewilderment, clearly as puzzled as she was. “I don’t know what this is,” the coordinator said, her face pale with confusion.

The room fell silent as Natalie looked down at the certificate. It had her name on it, but the man listed as her husband was a complete stranger. Just as she was trying to process the situation, a low murmur spread through the crowd. Whispers began to rise, and some guests started to laugh. The atmosphere shifted from joy to mockery.

Natalie’s world seemed to crumble as the snickering intensified. Ivan’s face twisted in disbelief, and within seconds, his warm smile had vanished. His eyes narrowed, and before she could say a word, he stepped back from the altar. “I can’t do this,” he said, his voice cold. “If this is true, I can’t marry you. I’m sorry, Natalie.”

Her heart sank, and the words felt like daggers. Ivan turned and walked away, leaving Natalie standing alone at the altar. A gasp filled the room as Ivan went straight to Brienna, Natalie’s half-sister. Brienna had always been the beautiful one in the family, the one who could do no wrong. The shock in the room only deepened when Ivan, without a second thought, asked Brienna to marry him instead. The betrayal stung Natalie’s heart like nothing she had ever felt before.

But the heartbreak didn’t end there. In the chaos that followed, Natalie was thrown out of her family’s home. Her parents, who had never truly supported her relationship with Ivan, showed no sympathy. They told her it was her fault for getting involved in something they hadn’t sanctioned. “You’re on your own now,” they said, locking the door behind her.

Natalie was devastated. In an instant, everything she had known was ripped away. Ivan, the man she loved, had chosen her sister over her. Her family had cast her aside without a second thought. But she couldn’t just give up—not when the marriage certificate was in her hand. She knew there had to be an explanation. She couldn’t accept that her life had turned upside down for no reason.

Her only option was to find this mysterious Aiden Handrix and uncover the truth. The very next morning, she saw something on the news that made her heart race. The story flashed on the screen: “Justine Harper, heir to the wealthiest family in Bayford, returns home after a long absence.” Natalie froze. The man on the screen looked exactly like the man in the marriage certificate—the man she had never met before.

Her eyes narrowed as she studied his face. It couldn’t be a coincidence. The man on the TV was not only identical to Aiden Handrix, but he also looked remarkably similar to Ivan—her ex-fiance—and, to her surprise, even to herself. It was as if they were all part of some strange, twisted puzzle. “Why does this man look exactly like the man in my marriage certificate picture?” she muttered to herself, her mind racing.

Determined to solve the mystery of her alleged marriage, Natalie knew she had to meet him in person. She couldn’t just sit back and wait for answers. Without wasting any time, she packed a bag and set out to find Justine Harper, the mysterious man who might hold the key to her entire life turning upside down. She went to Bayford, the city where the Harper family lived. As soon as she arrived, she went straight to the address where the Harpers resided—a luxurious mansion tucked away in the richest part of town.

After a long day of following leads, she finally found Justine Harper walking through the garden of his mansion. Natalie approached him cautiously, but with determination. She had no time for niceties. “Excuse me,” she called out, her voice steady despite the whirlwind of emotions inside her. “Are you married, Mister Harper?”

Justine turned to face her, his expression a mixture of confusion and curiosity. “No,” he replied, frowning. “Why do you ask?”

“Do you have a twin brother?” Natalie pressed, her heart racing.

“No,” he answered again, looking even more confused.

“Have you ever heard the name Aiden Handrix?” she asked, her voice trembling slightly.

“No,” Justine said, shaking his head. “I don’t know anyone by that name. Who are you, and what is this about?”

Natalie’s frustration reached its peak, but she held it together. “Then, who the hell are you?” she demanded.

Justine’s expression softened, and with an almost mischievous glint in his eyes, he answered, “Your brother.”

Natalie froze, her heart racing. “Wait, what?” she asked in disbelief.

“Yes,” he confirmed with a nod. “Now pack your bags, and come home with me.”

Natalie stood in stunned silence. Her mind couldn’t quite process the words she had just heard. This man, Justine Harper, the heir to a powerful family, was claiming to be her brother. And not only that—he looked exactly like the man who had been listed as her husband. Was it possible that God had created clones of her family and was offering them to her with different relationships?

The whirlwind of emotions in Natalie’s chest threatened to spill over, but she knew she needed answers. She didn’t have time to question the absurdity of it all. “How can you be my brother? I’ve never heard of you before, and you look like… Aiden Handrix. Are you sure you’re not the one who signed the marriage certificate?” Natalie asked.

Justine chuckled, though it wasn’t a mocking laugh. “I promise you, I’m Justine Harper, not anyone else. But there is something strange about this situation. It sounds like someone has been playing games with us—both you and me.” He smiled reassuringly. “Come with me. Let’s figure this out together.”

As the two of them made their way back to the Harper mansion, Natalie couldn’t shake the feeling that her life was about to change forever. What had started as a simple wedding day had turned into a tangled mess of secrets, lies, and mysteries. She had lost Ivan, the love of her life, but now, she had been handed something unexpected—someone who looked like him and claimed to be her brother.

But even as the mystery of Aiden Handrix unfolded, Natalie knew one thing for certain: she wouldn’t let this strange twist of fate control her life. With Justine by her side, she was ready to uncover the truth about her marriage certificate, her family, and the man she had never known.

The truth, however, was more complicated than anyone could have imagined, and the path ahead would require Natalie to confront everything she thought she knew about herself, her family, and the life she had built. But one thing was clear—nothing would ever be the same again.