Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 120

Not far from here was the Rose Room.

“Head on over first,” Brian whispered to his companions.

“How are you going?” Drifting his gaze past Remington’s shoulder, Brian caught Dave at the end of the hallway.

Dave nodded slightly in greeting, a silent acknowledgment of Brian’s presence.

“I was just about to tell you,” Remington murmured in response to the unspoken question in Brian’s eyes.

As Brian watched Dave exit into the courtyard, he noticed a familiar figure busily packing up some equipment.

He frowned, trying to place the person, but before he could get a clearer view, Dave had already closed the door behind him.

“What are you looking at?” Remington followed his gaze with a puzzled look.

replied after a brief pause, shaking off the feeling. “I must’ve

back to the base,” Brian continued, his voice low. “Grandpa’s been worried sick about you ever since you got injured. He

generations. Brian’s grandfather, who was also Remington’s great–uncle, had practically raised Brian in the family compound, which was separated from Remington’s house by a

Remington asked, pausing

sit still without making a trip to the base. He’s been ranting every other day, saying you should never have gone overseas but stay right here with the

caught

had only Remington serving abroad in a peacekeeping force, upholding the family’s legacy. With the Morales name on his shoulders, there was no room for regret, not even if they had second thoughts.

you’re back. It’s been nearly

brief, during a seven–day leave when the Morales family hastily arranged their engagement party. He barely remembered what she looked like, only that she was the quiet type. Just like

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the Rose Room, he quickly steered the conversation back to the matter

some serious tech skills like hacking these days,” Brian commented

dance floor and mused. “That’s not the

Natalie and then to the fleeting glimpse of