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.

showing off your lovely fiancée, are you?”

phone back into his pocket, shooting Spencer a frosty glance. “Why not?”

was too exhausted the night before, so

to get their marriage license. A little show

chest, feigning heartache.

pulled out a chair opposite Spencer and whispered

eggs, please,” Natalie replied

about me?” Spencer interrupted,

just order for yourself? You’ve been ignoring that waiter standing by

their annual college get–together, usually organized once a year. This time, it coincided with the centennial celebration of Heartland

in, many of whom recognized Natalie. They nodded knowingly upon

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haven’t we seen her in the past

abroad,” Brian responded indifferently.