Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 179

Gracia lay on the hospital bed, her wrist wound neatly bandaged, as pale as a ghost while the blood transfusion slowly replenished her strength.

Having sent the attending nurse away with a curt nod, Samuel closed the door quietly.

“Dad…” Gracia’s voice trembled as she looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears.

Samuel stood at the bedside, his expression a storm of emotions, watching his daughter. Suddenly, his hand flew up, and he slapped Gracia across the face with a force that nearly sent her tumbling off the bed. “You’ve shamed us beyond redemption! Does the Wright name mean nothing to you anymore?”

Gracia was stunned, her head spinning from the impact.

“What has gotten into you? Gracia is already hurt, and you hit her!” Lydia caught Samuel’s arm, her heart aching for her daughter.

“What good has she done in the past few months, Lydia? Do I need to spell it out for you?” Samuel’s voice was tight with anger as he turned to face Lydia.

One scandal came after another, each more embarrassing than the last!

Samuel had thought of Gracia as his sensible, well–mannered daughter, never imagining she could be so devious. But she

our family, Samuel! Without our daughter’s efforts, would the Howard family have ever given us the time of day?” Lydia’s voice was low but

encouraging her to

two

had offered a stark choice to either cut Gracia’s scenes to a mere cameo or terminate her contract

lead.

turned out to

her mouth to respond, but Samuel’s

the studio. Calming himself,

sorry, Mr. Wright, but we have to terminate the contract. We’ll let Gracia Wright keep her

Chapter 179

deep breath, trying to mask his frustration with forced politeness. “Is there no way

our shoes, Mr. Wright. If one of your artists caused such

be associated with someone caught up in tax evasion and award

care of yourselves, and I’d suggest laying low for a