Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 18

Natalie took a few seconds to think, her expression betraying no sign of panic, as she stared straight at Gracia and asked softly. “You said you polished the bracelet just last night before you went to sleep?”

“Yes.” Gracia sniffled, responding with a tone of injury.

Natalie couldn’t help but derisively chuckle, waving her smartphone at the others and saying. “That’s what Gracia claimed. Got it all on record.”

“What’s there to be afraid of if she’s telling the truth?” Lydia was utterly baffled.

Natalie sneered, ignoring Lydia, and pointed toward the staircase where there was a security camera. “This house is under surveillance 24/7, right?”

“Of course!” Lydia snapped back icily. They only had a camera at the staircase. It couldn’t capture the hallway here. Lydia and Gracia had prearranged their story, confident in the absence of evidence, allowing them to smear Natalie.

Natalie went straight to the servant and requested the surveillance footage from twenty minutes earlier. She fast–forwarded the timeline and paused at the frame where she was ascending the stairs, showing it to Samuel.

his rage, Samuel asked.

last night, as everyone is well aware, right?” Natalie asked Samuel a faint

you!” Samuel’s face grew darker. He was about to confront Natalie about where she went after leaving last night’s dinner party.

was the cause of Matthew’s furious

moment ago, I only came

already in her room, right? And she

turning to look

“I…” Gracia was flustered.

they could easily accuse Natalie if they didn’t have cameras in

me. Did I enter your room just now?” Natalie’s gaze became piercing as she stared down

was cornered, speechless, as a layer of cold sweat formed on

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you came earlier, did you see me in Ms. Gracia’s room?” Natalie turned to question Piper, who

avoided Natalie’s eyes,

returned to her room, picking up her laptop