Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 93

It was a smashing success for her. Three scenes straight, and all nailed on the first take, so no time wasted. She could tell everyone was buzzing with the prospect of wrapping up early. maybe even ditching the night shoot.

Dinner with the cast and crew didn’t appeal to her. She was about to excuse herself to Miller when she locked eyes with a man beside him. It was Brian, and she was surprised.

Natalie hadn’t expected Brian to show up, especially not after he had ignored her desperate pleas outside his mansion just the night before. She felt disgusted at herself for clinging to a man she knew had someone else in his heart, for signing a year–long contract with him despite knowing better.

Freezing for a second as she wiped her mouth, she quickly regained her composure and walked over to Miller, speaking softly, “Miller, you guys go ahead without me for dinner. I’m still jet–lagged.”

“Mr. Howard came with Madelyn to shoot the music video for the theme song. Maybe you could join…” Miller trailed off, clearly uncomfortable with the situation.

“Thanks, but no. You guys have fun.” Natalie said with a smile, lowering her voice.

she gave a cursory nod to Brian and Madelyn. “Mr. Howard, Ms. Madelyn, sorry I can’t join.”

with a small smile. “It won’t take up much of your time, and you’ve got to

dinner tonight,” Natalie

Madelyn insisted, not ready to drop the subject. Then, she turned to Rosie, who was standing behind Natalie. “It’s not Rosie

unfolded, Brian’s dark and unyielding gaze remained fixed on Natalie.

was watching her, her grip on her cup so

in a difficult spot and unsure how to react, Rosie was about to come up with a poor excuse to get them out of the situation. But Natalie

refuse since Madelyn has kindly invited me.”

it awkward, Natalie decided she wouldn’t either. It was just

turned and

waiting until Brian