Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 47

Rosie continued, “Last Thursday, they had jetted off together to attend a fashion show overseas. I wonder what kind of spotlight Mr. Howard has shone on Gracia this time. Ever since that trending scandal, she’s been laying low for days. This is man, I tell you-

Rosie trailed off as she noticed Natalie’s complexion seemed off. “What’s up, buttercup? Feeling under the weather?”

Natalie glanced one last time at the couple cozying up in the corner of the boutique, then turned back to Rosie with a forced smile. “It’s nothing. Got all we need, let’s head back.”

Rosie couldn’t shake the feeling that Natalie was acting peculiarly. Just moments ago, she was all gung–ho about their shopping spree.

But Natalie wasn’t spilling, and Rosie wasn’t one to pry.

Back at the agency, Natalie spent the afternoon posing for promotional shots, unusually quiet and withdrawn.

In the makeup room, Rosie tentatively offered, “Wanna grab dinner together?”

“No, I’ve got some stuff to handle. You go on ahead,” Natalie replied, her tone flat.

work partnership, knew they were still

Rosie said, masking

glancing at the clock. It was three, and Brian and Madelyn’s press conference should

changed, muffled voices drifted

she has been on Madelyn’s bad side and snatched her agent.

the Howard family only invested in us because of Madelyn. Her new track’s launch with

isn’t the word on the street that he’s Madelyn’s little secret from when she was

she crossed Natalie

her. Plus, this morning, she rolled into the garage in a

a gift from the CEO! None of us can

stilled her hands, absorbing their gossip.

Chapter 47

But just days ago, Nate had told her twice he wasn’t fond of Madelyn.

slipped on her shoes, ready to dodge them, but they bumped into each other, halting

here too,” one murmured, trying to break the ice.