Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 85

Natalie was busy packing at home when Uriah came bursting through the door, nearly out of breath. “Miss Natalie, our family store has been smashed up!”

“A warning would’ve sufficed,” Natalie replied, her mind elsewhere.

Uriah usually handled these small things on his own, whether vandalism or a robbery. She didn’t understand why he needed to inform her this time.

“It’s not that…” Uriah handed her a laptop. “You need to see the security footage!”

Taking the laptop, Natalie glanced at the screen and felt a jolt of recognition. The ringleader of the vandalism was Reid.

Brian had found King’s store!

She froze for a few seconds and looked up at Uriah. “Did you call the cops?”

“We checked the background of the attackers first and haven’t called the police yet.” Uriah replied cautiously.

After pondering for a while, Natalie stood up. “Don’t bother with the police. I’ll handle this. And don’t tell King about it yet. He’ll worry.”

stores. It was likely that he was

was a personal issue between her and

would only complicate matters if King got wind of it before she handled the situation, especially when she was sure of King’s feelings for

took a few minutes to think and then picked up her cell phone from the table. Just

you returned home yet? Do you know Brian’s in trouble?”

to Bluestar and got caught up in an explosion. He’s back how but keeping to himself, recovering. I’m not sure how

explosion? Natalie was stunned by the

while, prompting Gavin to ask, “Natalie, are you listening? Is this explosion related to you guys? If Brian

voice soft but firm.

King already has a copy, but I’ll give you another one. Take care of King

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almost midnight. Are you sure you want to leave now?” Frowning, Uriah couldn’t help

back home. I

our help?” Uriah looked at her