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.

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

his back to Natalie.

voice.

watched his reflection in the mirror before responding, “It’s

up.”

softly, “You have two choices. Either Bagot takes you, or you come with me on a business

her mouth to speak, but no words came

you,” Brian said, waiting for a few seconds before leaning in to brush his lips lightly

released her and finished

I’m away, keep someone with

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Gavin. (Where are you? Weren’t you coming over for contract stuff?)

asking. (Is Brian pulling his investment?)

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