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.

to continue. “I’ve said before that I’ll find a way to pay you back. But not like this.”

clear tonight. He had Madelyn, Gracia, and even a son. She didn’t know the full story behind their relationship, but she was adamant

ended up with a man less of a catch than Shawn, at least he’d offer me the dignity of a wife. At least with him, I’d be

she and Brian never had. After Audrey’s scandal, the chasm between them

ill will towards them, guilt weighed heavy on her heart, especially whenever she saw Nate, who

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

her off with a frosty retort, “Then let it be mutual torture. Natalie, I’ve told you before, you owe me your life. You’ll never be able to repay that debt! And if I find out Gavin has been here again, I’ll ensure Global Entertainment is

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

a hint of worry creasing

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by his growing irritation at the thought, Brian abruptly let go of Natalie, grabbed the blanket from the bed, and strode into the living room to crash on the

him leave. After a moment, she turned over and pulled Nate

eyes shut