Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 133

Davis glared daggers at the waiting butler and Reid who stood just outside the grand entrance of the Howard family. “Spread the word!” He barked with an authority that made even the old oak doors seem to shake. “From this day forth, Natalie’s name is to be stricken from all conversation in Nathan’s presence. It’s as if she’s dead to us! The reputation of the Howard family cannot be tainted by her actions!”

Brian, who had been casually leaning against the mahogany bar, let out a low and cold chuckle upon hearing this.

Davis knitted his brows together in annoyance, snapping, “What’s so funny? Am I wrong?”

With a weary sigh, Brian tossed his half–finished bottle of mineral water to the side, meeting Davis‘ gaze with a sharp intensity. “All these years, you’ve let the gossip and rumors about Nate’s parentage run wild, directing all the speculation towards Madelyn, making sure no one in the Howard family even whispers Natalie’s name. Isn’t it all to hide the fact that Nate is Natalie’s child? You’ve done an impeccable job at it, right?”

Davis‘ face turned an ugly shade of purple with rage.

Brian cut him off before he could retort, his voice cool and detached. “I’m exhausted, and I have an international conference to attend tomorrow. I need to rest. It’s pushing nine. Nate should be in bed. Feel free to see yourself out.”

Without another word, Brian tore a photograph on the table in two, tossing the pieces into the kitchen trash with a flick of his wrist. He acted as if Davis had vanished into thin air, sliding open the patio doors and scooping up Nate from the floor before ascending the grand staircase. He left Davis with nothing but a view of his retreating back.

she indulged in a couple of glasses of red wine. Her tolerance for alcohol wasn’t great,

escorted her to the door and whispered, “Wait for Gavin. He’ll drive you

hint of matchmaking in his voice, “You might as well move into the James family. It’s more convenient and safer than living alone in your

but dismissive smile. She understood his intentions all too well, but the thought of

mood light, she joked, “If Gavin’s girlfriends heard about this, their hearts would be in

serious. “That would be perfect! It’s about time that boy

Natalie searched for an

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and grumbled, “Looking for a free daughter–in–law to make things more convenient, huh? And if you’re trying to claw back those shares you gave her, there’s no need

you? The apple doesn’t fall far from the

a look that could

help but laugh, interjecting with an arm threaded through Michael’s. “Let’s drop it. I like my independence

sigh. Patting her shoulder, he added, “Alright, I won’t push. Just remember