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.”

likely that he was still unaware of King’s

personal issue between her and Brian.

she handled the situation, especially

a few minutes to think and then picked up her cell phone from the table. Just as she opened her contacts, Gavin’s call came through. She answered

home yet? Do you know Brian’s in trouble?” Gavin’s voice came through, full

up in an explosion. He’s back how but keeping to himself, recovering. I’m not sure how badly he’s

was stunned

while, prompting Gavin to ask, “Natalie, are you listening? Is this

understand,” Natalie cut him off, her voice soft but firm. “I’m

Natalie turned to Uriah. “Uriah, leak the recording of Q betraying the Truth Group. King already has a copy, but I’ll give you another one. Take care of King for

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Are you sure you want to leave now?”

minor issue back home. I need to take care

Uriah looked at her intently.