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

said, “Perfect timing, Wood. My auntie is in a great mood today and bought a bit

looked

auntie. You don’t recognize her? Are you blind?” Rosie raised her voice deliberately, a frown on her face as

Natalie and respectfully asked, “Madam, are

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

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

associate packed the last few garments, learning of Natalie’s

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imagined that these two casually dressed. young women were Gavin’s sister

earlier, Natalie didn’t seem like

around for? We can’t have the chairwoman waiting!

for her, just you,” Natalie interjected before the

see she’s new and probably won’t pack as neatly