Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 46

Nate was the picture of happiness, sporting a wide grin. He hopped and skipped his way into. the kindergarten with a ball of pure and Infectious happiness.

Natalie had just settled behind the wheel when her phone buzzed with a call from Rosie, her agent, beckoning her to the office.

An agent’s roster often boasted a myriad of talents, but Rosie, likely at Gavin’s behest, had amicably parted ways with another performer who dabbled in both acting and singing. Now, Natalie was her sole focus.

Upon reaching the office, where the majority of the artists on their floor were present, Rosie took Natalie under her wing for introductions.

Rumors of Natalie and Gavin’s clandestine relationship had tiptoed through the company. In such a small industry, secrets were hard to keep, so most colleagues treated Natalie with courteous respect only for Gavin’s sake.

However, as they approached the last door, the person inside was dismissive to both Natalie and Rosie.

Rosie, ever the diplomat, entered to negotiate, leaving Natalie waiting at the door where she overheard Rosie address the occupant as “Madelyn.”

Natalie’s heart skipped a beat. Could it really be her?

“For old times‘ sake, considering she’s the new kid on the block, let her in,” came the voice from within.

the room, where she

wave, threatening to

she’d known all along who

their families interwoven. through generations. Natalie had crossed paths with Madelyn more than once during her

while. Natalie,” Madelyn greeted with a smile,

finally murmured, “Hello, Madelyn. It’s a pleasure. I

for Natalie. “Take these with you to the set and wear them as your casual

alongside Rosie. “I trust your

two familiar figures in a store across the way.

dark, and handsome. The woman exuded grace and gentleness. They were a perfect pair.

Brian was back.

Natalie’s distracted air, followed her gaze to Brian and Madelyn, raising

on you,” Madelyn suggested, draping a tie over Brian’s shirt, her voice

soft.

replied absentmindedly, his attention

found the fleeting figure