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.

remained silent, and she

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

hand meaningfully. “Seize this opportunity, Gracia. I have

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

physical, Brian would have no choice but to

and a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes when she looked

hours later, they arrived

in the living room of the presidential suite, eyes following Brian as he

Without her ID, she had

Brian was treating her as if she were invisible. When she entered the room, he didn’t

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her a glance.

called out

table,” Brian said, shrugging

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

she watched