Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 7

Brian’s deep, resonant voice echoed through the silent expanse of the River View Hall, causing a ripple of murmurs among the hushed crowd.

Natalie had heard that voice call her name countless times in her dreams, and hearing it in real. life sent shivers cascading across her skin. She had never expected Brian to show up at such a modest gathering, let alone encounter him under these circumstances.

Every gaze within the River View Hall shifted to her, and those who hadn’t recognized Natalie at first then realized she was the woman who had nearly brought the prestigious Howard family. to its knees!

Wasn’t Brian making her the laughingstock of the event by singling out Natalie?

Frozen in place, Natalie took a moment before she turned to meet Brian’s piercing gaze.

“Mr. Howard, long time no see.”

Right after the words left her lips, Brian’s eyes narrowed slightly..

“If I were you, I’d think twice before trifling with such a woman,” he drawled, his lips curling into a sardonic smile that did little to hide his scorn. “unless you fancy a taste of ruin.”

pressing into

yes! The Wright family insisted on showing up here shamelessly!” Shawn chimed

eyes narrowed

Brian’s ire was directed solely at Natalie. His grandfather Davis Howard had pointed Gracia to be the Howard family’s future granddaughter–in–law, and

asking for fifty million out of the blue! I was just about

escaped Brian at the absurdity of

insults, her hands clenched at

I can walk out on my own,” Natalie said

she owed the Howard family, just

attempt to frame her. Arguing with him was beneath her,

Joseph, who had been holding it for her, Natalie maintained her composure as she passed by Shawn and headed

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cross the threshold, a firm hand reached out from behind

hall, and with Brian seated near the

yet her face betrayed none of her inner turmoil