Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 56

“The contract is on the table. Sign it in the morning,” his voice, hot with a hint of urgency, whispered close enough for his breath to graze her forehead.

Natalie tensed her body, snapping her eyes open.

He leaned in, his lips grazing the exposed collarbone peeking out from her pajama top.

Her shoulders and neck were places she dreaded his touch the most, betraying her with a shiver as his lips met her skin. Instinctively, she bit down on her lower lip.

His hand found her ear, forcing her to turn and face him.

Clenching her teeth, Natalie braced herself against his advance. In the moment before their lips could touch, she found her voice. “Brian, what do you think Davis and the rest would say if they knew?”

Brian paused, their eyes locked in a silent confrontation.

that I’ll find a way to pay you back.

were things she needed to make clear tonight. He had Madelyn, Gracia, and even a son. She didn’t know the full story behind their relationship, but she

our future and continue the destruction. Even if I ended up with a man less of a catch than Shawn, at least he’d offer me

something she and Brian never had. After Audrey’s scandal,

towards them, guilt weighed heavy on her heart, especially whenever she saw Nate, who reminded Natalie of

reached a point where being together is just mutual torture,” she whispered to

life. You’ll never be

discovered Gavin had been here. boldly stepping into her house while

frowned, a hint of worry creasing her brow at the mention of

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Brian abruptly let go of Natalie, grabbed the blanket from the bed, and strode into the living room to

After a moment, she turned over and

eyes shut against the darkness,