Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 22

Natalie jerked to her feet, her gaze snapping to the source of her shock.

Brian sat motionlessly in the dim light, holding a silent, steady stare with Natalie, his eyes an unfathomable deep.

“You…” Natalie couldn’t make heads or tails of Brian’s sudden appearance. She was sure she had locked the door behind her!

“Didn’t you check before moving in that this apartment complex is under the WL Group?” Brian snorted derisively. “Or did you do it on purpose?”

Natalie was left speechless by Brian’s insinuations. If she had known this apartment belonged to Brian, she wouldn’t have set foot in it, not even if her life depended on it!

“Did you intentionally break the bracelet?” Seeing her stunned face, a hint of mockery flitted across his eyes.

Natalie hadn’t expected Gracia to be so shameless. Knowing that Natalie had recorded evidence in her possession, Gracia still aimed to pin the blame on her.

a few seconds of silence, Natalie collected herself and responded coldly. “I have no ideal what you’re talking about. Mr. Howard, if you find my presence here bothersome, I’ll move out

open, and said to Brian, “But since I’ve rented this place, I rightfully have control over this room. Please leave immediately, Mr. Howard,

could finish, Brian rose to his feet, closing the distance between

get to know Gavin?” His hand reached out, forcing her chin up to meet his gaze. He leaned in, and Natalie instinctively stepped back until she

had seen her with

hadn’t expected Brian

know is none of your

almost palpable intensity. The submissive Natalie of the past, who wouldn’t dare defy him, had

down, the space between them shrinking, and Natalie instinctively turned her

her chin, forcing her to look at him. The light behind

against his strength, but as she did, she caught sight

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