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 to Brian, “Your wife appears quite young. May

replied leisurely with a slight

the sparkle of the surrounding diamonds, Natalie radiated a youthful charm that was impossible

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

for Natalie to become the center of attention. He just

he was married.

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

to find out… With a silent sigh, Dave had always thought King was the perfect match for Natalie. Unfazed, a magnificent teardrop–shaped diamond resided in the display case captured Brian’s attention. Its glow eclipsed all others

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be captivated as she turned around and now the diamond Up

inner tre was a gleaming silver, shrouded in a delicate mist that seemed

to its spell.

murmured a bystander, also halted in his tracks by

He could tell by

they strolled around a bit more, checking out the other diamonds

out until past five, thinking the exhibition was winding down and she could soon part ways with Dave. While she

all set.

event starts

turned to look at

booth Dave had prepared for them,

reason Brian had brought her there. She had assumed all the loose diamonds were up for sale except for a few marked otherwise. She

diamonds marked ‘not for sale, including the Golconda, which seemed to be a relic passed down

she suggested, tugging lightly at

big for her comfort.

wonder Dave had seemed on the verge of saying more.

do you think?” Brian gently ruffled her hair in

the

estate, Davis asked the butler sternly, “Did Brian take Natalie to

exhibition?”

the press to publish any front–facing photos of Natalie,” the butler