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.

morning at the

down with a clang, his voice heavy with reproach. “If you

use, we wouldn’t be in this mess.” Lydia,

the eye of a storm,

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

on your daughter?!” Lydia shot back, clearly annoyed. She was still seething from the memory of Samuel groveling and apologizing to Natalie,

angrily. “Was I wrong to suggest Gracia should reach out to her classmates for lunch? At least they might come up with some strategies!”

“I can’t ask them for help. How

one of the most privileged

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the one others came to

help. To her, this was an insult far worse than a slap

friends, while offering help, would mock her

connections.

all the times you’ve helped them?” Samuel questioned Gracia, furrowing his brow with

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