Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

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

a clang, his voice heavy with reproach. “If you don’t have classes on

of any use, we wouldn’t be in this mess.” Lydia, sitting nearby.

was currently in the eye of a storm, and Brian showed no interest in

pocketed the ten million dollars Brian had set aside for Natalie’s studies abroad, he had warned them not

daughter?!” Lydia shot back, clearly annoyed. She was still seething from the memory of Samuel groveling

a finger at Lydia, raising his voice angrily. “Was I wrong to suggest

spoon down, “I can’t ask them for help. How humiliating would

school, Gracia had been one of the most privileged students,

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and the one others came to for favors.

her to grovel and beg for help. To her, this was an insult far worse than a slap

her so–called friends, while offering

connections.

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