Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 224

At the party the day before, she played the hostess gracefully, setting the stage for him. But when he arrived with Natalie in his arms, Madelyn’s star faded as quickly as it had shone.

“Why did you give me hope only to crush my dignity beneath your feet?” Madelyn thought.

“Were I you, I’d get out of here. At least, I would change into something clean first,” a quiet voice suggested from behind.

Madelyn turned to see Benjamin, a slight frown on his face.

“Instead of sticking around and being humiliated, wouldn’t it be better to save some face?” he added, raising an eyebrow at her before continuing softly, “The scenery’s nice around here. A walk would do you good, better than moping indoors.”

Madelyn glared at Benjamin and spun on her heel, heading toward her room.

Benjamin watched her retreat and couldn’t help but curl his lip in a smirk.

Brian, that old wolf, was terrifying when he was on the prowl.

half an hour later, noticing Natalie’s tears, Brian gently kissed her, gradually coming to a halt. His hand stayed protectively at her back. After a moment, he asked

lip, Natalie shook her head slightly at his husky

around them. After a pause, he murmured, “I’ll figure something out.”

and

pain in the hot spring the night before, Brian had instantly forgiven her for everything, including her betrayals, schemes, and the neglect

remained was his heartache.

Natalie unwittingly fell

out, Brian carefully

shower to clear his mind, he opened the door to find

Their eyes met.

said, his brow creasing as he slipped on his coat

you sure are something,” Benjamin chuckled in response.

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Chapter 224

his reasons,