Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 244

Brian had planned the perfect afternoon for Natalie, bringing her to a dazzling diamond exhibition, a move

o evident that even Dave could guess his intentions with his eyes closed.

The other day, Dave overheard a snippet of conversation between Max and their mutual acquaintance, King.

he subject was Natalie, and from what Dave pieced together, it seemed she might be with Brian.

As soon as they entered the venue, Brian’s eyes immediately gravitated toward a champagne diamond of Exceptional clarity, It wasn’t the largest gem on display, but its quality was unmistakable.

He glanced at Natalie to gauge her reaction, only to find her attention returning from something or someone In the distance.

Following her gaze, Brian spotted Dave, the person in charge of The Aerie, approaching them with a knowing grin. “Mr. Howard, we are honored by your presence,” Dave warmly greeted as he neared.

Natalie looked over at Dave with confusion, then back at Brian, silently querying.

“And who might this be…?” Dave Inquired with a polite curiosity, leaning in toward Brian.

Brian felt a twinge of doubt but dismissed it. It was the first formal event he’d ever brought Natalie to, so others would surely be curious about her.

“My wife,” he stated firmly, with a hint of pride.

Natalie wanted to interject, but after considering the circumstances, she decided that silence was golden. And there was no need to stir up Brian’s suspicions.

“Mrs. Howard, indeed a fine choice,” Dave complimented with a nod.

‘Mrs. Howard,’ Dave mused internally, wondering what Max would think upon hearing Brian’s introduction. So, Natalie had quietly reconciled with Brian, and no one had been the wiser. It was a complication.

“The piece that’s caught your eye is a South African diamond, one that’s certainly above average for today’s exhibit. But there are even more exceptional ones as we move ahead,” Dave mentioned casually, steering the conversation away from personal matters.

Pretending to be engrossed, Natalie asked Dave, “Could you show us those, please?”

as they walked. He whispered

leisurely with a slight curve

sparkle of the surrounding diamonds, Natalie radiated a youthful charm

had attracted the invited high–end media personnel. When they aimed their cameras at her and Brian, the bodyguards intervened quickly.

for Natalie to become the center of attention. He just wanted to declare to the world

was

but feel a twinge of discomfort. Brian, at thirty, was a good eight years her senior. It was almost like robbing

Max were to find out… With a silent sigh, Dave had always thought King was the perfect match for Natalie. Unfazed, a magnificent teardrop–shaped diamond

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turned around and now the diamond Up clo

a gleaming silver, shrouded

to its spell.

in his tracks by the

catching Natalie’s gaze still on the diamond. He could tell by the look in her

bit more, checking out the other

she could soon part ways with Dave. While she was gathering her thoughts to bid

all

main event starts

Natalie turned

gently took Natalie’s hand, leading her toward the private booth Dave had prepared for them, and whispered, “There’s an

all the loose diamonds were up for sale except for a few marked otherwise. She

diamonds marked ‘not for sale, including the Golconda,

head back,” she suggested, tugging

too big for her

had seemed on the verge of saying more.

Brian gently ruffled

the best the world had

Howard family estate, Davis asked the butler sternly, “Did

exhibition?”

many have seen them together, although Mr. Brian didn’t allow the press to