Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 129

Gavin strolled into the Friday routine meeting, casually drifting his eyes over the glass partition to the bustling scene below. It was a typical Friday, and he was curious to see how the day’s business was faring.

He hadn’t looked long before noticing an unusual crowd at the entrance of a high–end boutique. Inside, two familiar figures stood out.

He had arranged to meet Natalie at 4:30 PM in the basement of the Global Mall after she’d finished shopping and he’d wrapped up his meeting. They planned to head back to the James family together. Little did he know he’d bump into them upstairs.

Pausing in his tracks, Gavin considered for a moment before leaning over to his assistant and murmuring. “Go down and see what’s going on.”

When his assistant entered the boutique, the senior sales associate was still eagerly packing clothes for Natalie. The excitement was palpable on her face. Thanks to the commission–based salary, Natalie’s purchase alone might exceed the store’s monthly sales!

Rosie, spotting Gavin’s assistant, froze for a second before getting up from the plush sofa.

as

Recognizing the assistant as someone who frequented the mall on Gavin’s behalf, the sales associate greeted him before Rosie could speak, “Good day, Mr. Wood!”

faint smile and approached where Rosie and Natalie were

said, “Perfect timing, Wood. My auntie is in a great mood today and bought a bit too much. Come help us carry it all, will you?”

Wood looked puzzled.

recognize her? Are you blind?” Rosie

on him. He briskly walked up to Natalie and respectfully asked, “Madam, are these all your items? Would you like. me to take them to the car

the drama unfold in disbelief. Gavin’s stepmom? This meant the young college student, who seemed no older than

acting nonchalant, she replied coolly. “In a bit. Wait till she’s done

of Natalie’s identity sent her into a dizzying mix

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she have imagined that these two casually dressed. young women were Gavin’s sister and stepmother?

demeanor had been less than cordial earlier, Natalie didn’t seem like someone to be trifled

pack, will you? What are you standing around for? We can’t have the chairwoman waiting! The sales

just you,” Natalie interjected before the younger

probably won’t pack as neatly as you.”