Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

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Back at the agency, Natalie spent the afternoon posing for promotional shots, unusually quiet and withdrawn.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

despite their budding work partnership, knew they were still

said, masking

Natalie wiped off her makeup, glancing at the clock. It was three, and Brian and Madelyn’s press conference should have wrapped up by half–past two. Maybe she could

voices

she has been on Madelyn’s bad side and snatched

invested in us because of Madelyn. Her new track’s

son of Mr. Howard, isn’t the word on the street that he’s Madelyn’s little secret from when she was shelved? Who

the future Mrs. Howard until she crossed Natalie and got the boot on

rolled into

CEO! None of

hands,

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

to dodge them, but they

here too,” one murmured, trying to break the