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.

cursory nod to Brian and Madelyn. “Mr. Howard, Ms. Madelyn,

smile. “It won’t

skipping dinner tonight,”

to drop the subject. Then, she turned to

and unyielding

her, her grip on her cup so tight her knuckles turned white.

about to come up with a poor excuse to get them out of the situation. But Natalie cut in, “It’s not Rosie’s decision for me

it would be rude to refuse since Madelyn has

it awkward, Natalie decided she

she turned and walked out

parked outside, waiting until Brian and Miller exited