Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 219

Natalie gazed at the sign above the entrance, recognizing it as one of the upscale spa resorts developed by the Howard family’s hotel chain.

Brian finished his call in the room and quickly caught up with her, walking beside her just as his phone rang again.

With a furrowed brow and a hint of impatience, he answered. His other hand slid effortlessly into Natalie’s, guiding her toward the dining hall.

It felt like an old habit to Natalie. Brian often held her hand as they walked together. With her shorter legs, she remembered that she had to jog to keep pace with his brisk stride.

Instinctively, she wanted to withdraw her hand, but Brian glanced back at her with a look that made her reconsider.

Their eyes met momentarily, and she settled down.

As Brian led Natalie into the dining hall, someone whistled at their side. Natalie turned to the source and recognized the man. He seemed to be one of Brian’s college roommates.

“Little Natalie,” the man greeted her with a knowing smile.

It surprised her that he had remembered her after just a few encounters. Natalie thought his name was Spence or Spencer.

breakfast, Mr. Howard. You are showing off your lovely fiancée, are

phone back into his pocket, shooting Spencer a frosty

too exhausted the night before, so Brian hadn’t

marriage license. A little show and tell seemed harmless.

clutched his chest, feigning heartache. “You’re killing this bachelor, man.

chair opposite Spencer and whispered to Natalie, “What

Natalie replied after a moment’s

interrupted,

been ignoring that waiter standing

Natalie remembered it was their annual college get–together, usually organized once a year. This time, it coincided with the centennial

trickled in, many of whom recognized Natalie. They nodded

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in the past few years?” someone

studying abroad,” Brian responded indifferently.