Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

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Chapter 123

She remained still. Brian, who held her from behind, was true to his word. He held her close, and his breathing eventually evened out.

Natalie tried to glance back at him, but he didn’t stir.

Brian had fallen asleep. Even in his sleep, his brow was furrowed, a testament to some silent struggle.

But sleep eluded Natalie. She fixated on the lines of his face, studying them for what felt like an

eternity.

Brian was, without a doubt, the most handsome man she had ever laid eyes on. No adjective seemed worthy of him. It would be an insult to try and capture his allure in mere words.

He had inherited all the best features from his parents‘ good looks. Unfortunately, all their worst character flaws as well. His temper was quick, his mood dark, his demeanor cold, and his pride insurmountable.

Yet, Natalie had fallen for him. He had tormented her to the point of exhaustion, both physically and emotionally.

next morning at the

at the breakfast table. He couldn’t help but slam his cutlery down with a clang, his voice heavy with reproach. “If

use, we wouldn’t be in this mess.” Lydia, sitting nearby. immediately jumped to

eye of a storm, and

Natalie’s studies abroad, he had warned them not to plead on his behalf

back, clearly annoyed. She was still seething from the memory of

yourself?!” Samuel pointed a finger at Lydia, raising his voice angrily. “Was I wrong to suggest Gracia should reach out to her classmates for lunch? At

down, “I can’t ask

school, Gracia had been one of the most privileged students, always looking down on

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the one others

her to grovel and beg for help. To her, this was an insult far

offering help, would mock her

connections.

times you’ve helped them?” Samuel questioned

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