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Back at the agency, Natalie spent the afternoon posing for promotional shots, unusually quiet and withdrawn.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

their budding work partnership, knew they were still practically strangers.

Rosie said, masking

Madelyn’s press conference should

she changed, muffled voices drifted in from outside.

has been on Madelyn’s bad side and snatched her agent. How’s Natalie gonna survive at

of Madelyn. Her new track’s launch with Mr. Howard

of Mr. Howard, isn’t the word on the street that he’s Madelyn’s little secret from when

Gracia was touted as the future Mrs. Howard until she crossed

got the CEO backing her. Plus, this morning, she rolled into the garage in a Benz roadster, one of those million–dollar babies.”

the CEO! None of us can touch that kinda ride…”

hands, absorbing

Chapter 47

just days ago, Nate had told her

slipped on her shoes, ready to dodge them, but they bumped

one murmured, trying