Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 209

Natalie was at a loss but was sure she couldn’t stay there any longer. With a quick decision, she went to the lounge.

The Howard family’s butler watched Natalie disappear into the lounge and close the door before he spoke in a hushed tone. “Mr. Brian, please know that Mr. Davis and the reporters have been waiting downstairs for ages to get the scoop on your engagement to Gracia. You can’t just…”

“When did I ever agree to an interview?” Brian continued leisurely eating his lunch, not bothering to look up, his voice calm.

“But…” the butler started to panic.

“Tell Davis that Gracia would be embarrassed if I go down there. Promises I never made cannot be honored. His strong–arming won’t work on me,” Brian cut him off, his face emotionless.

“Mr. Brian, the news is already out there! The Howard family’s reputation is at stake,” the butler protested, clearly flustered. “And what about Gracia? She is…”

“What does that have to do with me?!” Brian suddenly slammed his fork on the desk so forcefully that the room fell silent.

In the lounge, Natalie heard the argument outside. She stood and walked to the French windows. After a while, she watched some media reporters trickle away from the house.

news about Brian’s supposed proposal to Gracia but found nothing. Brian had efficiently swept the whole grand affair under the rug.

change his clothes, his back to Natalie. “I’ll have Bagot drive you back to the set later,” he

voice.

watched his reflection in the mirror before responding, “It’s okay. I’ll have Rosie pick me

up.”

He gently lifted her chin and said softly, “You have two choices. Either Bagot takes you, or

opened her mouth

few days. Nate misses you,” Brian said, waiting for a few seconds before leaning in to brush his

could pull away, he released her and finished getting dressed, then strode out . the

instruct Bagot. “While I’m away, keep someone with her at all times. Don’t let her

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Gavin. (Where are you?

it over before asking. (Is Brian

that? He’s never mentioned anything like that.)