Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 197

Natalie’s gaze shifted, locking eyes with Gavin for a brief moment. Gavin’s eyes were complex, tinged with a hint of disappointment.

“All that he has is yours for the taking if you so desire, but you…”

Natalie couldn’t fathom how things had come to this point. It seemed nothing was the same since King revealed his feelings for her.

She was not driven by greed. All she desired was to maintain an everlasting family bond between her, King, and Nina.

Yet, even King appeared to be drifting away from her.

“Sorry, I need to use the ladies‘ room,” she finally murmured to Gavin after a long silence.

She stood up, pushed open the door, and headed toward the restroom around the corner.

Brian had just exited the elevator and looked up to see a familiar figure rushing past him.

room Natalie had

he could see into the partially open room where Gavin

of the sink, calming herself for half a minute before turning on the faucet and

her heart skipped a beat. She turned sharply to see Brian

Natalie had heard someone enter the restroom, she hadn’t suspected it would be

Brian.

you have for dinner?” Brian asked softly after drying his hands with a paper towel, not looking up from his meticulous task.

she pressed her lips together, observing Brian’s chiseled profile

was nothing between you and Gavin?” Brian tilted his head slightly, his

are just friends,” Natalie replied in a

his eyes were filled with an icy resolve. “Do you think he sees you merely as a

that $90 million he gave you. What

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the James family had given

James

to come, but I met with him to discuss renegotiating my contract. I’m on a temporary one, and he wanted to switch to a long–term deal,” Natalie said, her fingers tensing at her sides. “They gave me the money because I