Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 243

“Looking for a flash drive?” Brian’s fingertips gently traced the tiny scars on her back, his voice low and soothing.

Natalie paused momentarily before responding, “Just some files I regularly use. I’ve had them for years. All the important stuff is on there.”

“No backup on your computer?” Brian lifted his gaze, studying her profile before continuing the

conversation.

“Yeah, but you know how it is with old habits. They die hard,” Natalie replied casually.

She finished getting dressed, changing the subject as she turned to face Brian, “Does it look good?”

Brian’s eyes lingered on her, his hands encircling her waist, feeling the warmth through her delicate figure. The dress, which would’ve been rather plain on a runway model, took on an allure of its own on Natalie, hinting at curves in the most flirtatious way.

Glancing toward her neckline, a tinge of regret crossed Brian’s mind. He should have opted for something more conservative.

“Not looking good?” Natalie asked, sensing his silence and growing self–conscious.

the dress looked

could you not look stunning?” Brian countered softly, his grip tightening as he

he murmured, “If we didn’t have that exhibition

in the car.”

a way of saying the most provocative things with

gently pulling at the thin straps off her shoulder. He leaned in, grazing his lips against her skin, eliciting Natalie’s sharp intake

Brian whispered. His voice was

an hour later, they arrived at

with recognition at the sight of the

be at The Aerie,” she

gaze on the signage. “What’s

are a bit large,” she

had been small before she left the country, and despite the years, her feet hadn’t grown as

for custom orders next time,” Brian said with a hint of apology as he helped her

one was too big, causing a pinkish abrasion on her skin.

Brian were stunned to see him crouch beside Natalie, one asking the other in disbelief, “Is that

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