Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 161

Davis‘ voice thundered through the hall as he saw Brian leave, “Hold it right there!”

Brian paused with an annoyed scowl on his face as he turned. “What now?”

“You must’ve forgotten about next Monday’s gala. You’re the award presenter, and Gracia is our guest of honor! She hasn’t booked her flight because she’s waiting for your decision! I had her come over so you two could sort out the travel plans! I figured you’d be too wrapped up in work to remember,” Davis said, his tone brooking no argument.

“I’m flying out tonight. I’ve got no time for this,” Brian snapped, barely giving it a second thought.

“Perfect. Gracia can tag along then!” Davis retorted with unwavering authority.

Brian frowned deeply, sparing a glance at Gracia.

“I can manage on my own,” Gracia stammered, flustered under Brian’s intense gaze, shaking her head slightly.

“Then go on your own,” Brian replied curtly and resumed his march out the door.

“Davis…” Gracia hesitated, turning to Davis with a pleading look, unsure whether she should

follow Brian.

and she

Finally, he said quietly with a stern face, “I’ll

spoke, he patted Gracia’s hand meaningfully. “Seize this opportunity, Gracia. I have faith

too many chances already. If Brian wouldn’t take the initiative, perhaps it was time for her to

had got physical, Brian would have no choice

into her palm, and a flicker of surprise crossed her

hours later, they arrived in Sterlina.

of the presidential suite, eyes following Brian as he passed

her and boarded Brian’s private jet. Without her ID, she had nowhere to go other than sharing a room with

as if she were invisible. When she

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her a glance.

she called out

the room next door on the table,” Brian said, shrugging off his jacket and heading

embarrassment. She had followed him to Sterlina, to his room, and

in frustration, she watched as Brian