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.

Brian and Madelyn. “Mr. Howard,

close by,” Madelyn replied with a small smile. “It won’t take up much of your time, and you’ve got to eat anyway,

skipping dinner tonight,” Natalie

ready to drop the subject. Then,

conversation unfolded, Brian’s dark and unyielding gaze

her grip on her

come up with a poor excuse to get them out of the situation. But

be rude to refuse since Madelyn has kindly invited

find it awkward, Natalie decided she

turned and

van parked outside, waiting until Brian and Miller exited the