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 Wright family.

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

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

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

million dollars Brian had set aside for Natalie’s studies abroad, he

annoyed. She was still seething from the memory of Samuel groveling and apologizing

Lydia, raising his voice angrily. “Was I

down, “I can’t ask them

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

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one others came to for favors.

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

that her so–called friends, while offering help, would mock her

connections.

helped them?” Samuel questioned Gracia,

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