Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 59

Even Madelyn and her agent could hear the gap in talent. Madelyn simply couldn’t hold at candle to Annika.

After a long silence, the agent sheepishly turned off the music and made a feeble attempt to save face. “She can’t even do a proper riff, sounds so raw and untrained. I can’t fathom what those online fans see in her.”

“Yeah, it does sound pretty raw,” Natalie chimed in with a smile to ease the tension. “No need to get worked up over a cover artist. Maybe they’re just doing it for fun.”

Madelyn’s expression soured even more at Natalie’s words.

Someone casually outperforming her, a professional, was a sharp slap in the face.

The agent wanted to keep talking, but Madelyn cut her off, “Lily, could you step out for a bit? I need a moment alone with Natalie.”

She had to stop Lily before she embarrassed her further. Compared to Rosie, this new agent. Lily, was hopelessly inept!

Natalie’s makeup was nearly done. When Madelyn’s people left, Natalie turned to her makeup artists and said, “Go check out how Rosie’s doing with the wardrobe selections.”

moment, then rose and pulled a slim pack

light up, she glanced back at Natalie. “Do you

ahead,” Natalie replied

staring at the tiny ember at

back

same that I’d never return in this lifetime,”

wanted to sever ties with everyone, act like you didn’t know us?” Madelyn curled her lips into a half–smile.

then said, “My grandpa is not doing well. I’m back for his final days.”

you sign with Gavin?” Madelyn asked

always Madelyn’s style, sharp and getting straight to

for a movie,”

fell silent

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all it took to understand someone’s intentions. No need for superfluous chatter.