Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 166

As Natalie sat down, a quiet conversation buzzed around her.

Brian, a sensation in the business world known for his dashing looks and cutthroat business acumen, was a name on everyone’s lips, from Hollywood insiders to international starlets dreaming of capturing the heart of a man like him.

“Do they know each other?”

“He’s never helped a lady with her dress before.”

Whispers swirled incessantly by Natalie’s ears.

She sat in silence for a while before restlessness took hold. Turning to the director beside her. she murmured, “I’m feeling off. May I step out early?”

The director gave a nod without a word, signaling his consent.

Seizing the moment as the audience was distracted by a closing act and the VIP area dimmed, Natalie slipped away through a side exit.

to stand when Gracia suddenly latched

an interview. Why don’t you join

placed on his arm, it was enough to make her shudder and

rose and strode toward the side door. But by the time he stepped out, Natalie had vanished

back in the dressing room, Natalie traded her costume for her simple jeans and tee, scrubbing away any remaining traces of makeup. As she emerged, the award ceremony had ended, and

a baseball cap, she passed unnoticed among the crowd, mistaken

prying eyes, Natalie finally exhaled

elevator, a familiar voice caught her attention. “I’m no industry insider, so I’d rather not comment

Ms. Wright’s award tonight is well–deserved?” probed the reporter

a few seconds

scoop, hoping to stir

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be all for you, thank you. Ms. Wright, if you could take a seat,” the reporter said, wrapping up the interview with Brian,