Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 125

Natalie glanced back and locked eyes with Rosie before laying her cards on the table. “Tonight. Mr. James asked me out for dinner. Since you’re Gavin’s family, you must know what’s the right outfit for visiting the James family. What kind of gift would be appropriate?”

Rosie stared at her in shock, momentarily at a loss for words. After a brief pause, she whispered in a hushed tone. “Are you for real? Are you really Gavin’s girlfriend? My uncle has never allowed Gavin to bring a lady home! You’re the first, you know!”

Natalic explained earnestly, “I swear, Gavin and I are just friends. Due to some special reasons. I met your uncle first.”

“So you’re aiming to be my uncle’s wife?!” Rosie was a picture of disbelief.

Gavin’s mother had passed away nearly a decade ago, and his father, Michael had never remarried.

Rosie pondered Gavin’s behavior toward Natalie. It seemed friendly, yet there was an extra bit of respect. Considering this, the small talk about her being the next Mrs. James didn’t seem so far–fetched.

Natalie was speechless.

burst into laughter, countering. “Mr. James is nearly thirty

all about him and girls in their early twenties? Besides, my uncle takes great care of himself, looks like he’s in his thirties or forties.

before giving her a thumbs–up. “You’re

but Rosie seemed to be

continuing in a soft voice, “How did you two meet? Was it because Uncle Michael travels abroad so much? He’s quite handsome. I’ve seen photos of him when he was young. Gavin doesn’t even come close,

sighed, took a dress

to like it, as long as

she added in a whisper, “The dress isn’t

was tempted to stitch

Chapter 125

and forth, clutching their chosen dresses when the sales associate. who had been eyeing them impatiently, snapped, “Are you buying that

from the