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?”

they walked. He whispered to Brian, “Your wife appears quite young. May I ask her

leisurely with a slight curve of his

a youthful charm that was impossible to ignore, a beauty that demanded to be cherished.

had attracted the invited high–end media personnel. When they aimed their cameras at

the center of attention. He just wanted to declare to the world

he was married.

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

a magnificent teardrop–shaped diamond resided in the display

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she turned around and now the diamond Up

gleaming silver, shrouded

to its spell.

in

ganced up, catching Natalie’s gaze still on the diamond. He could tell by the look in her eyes that she liked

a bit more, checking out

winding down and she could soon part ways with Dave. While she was gathering her thoughts to bid him farewell, Dave spoke softly, “Your dinner

is all

event starts

other event?” Natalie turned to look at Brian.

her toward the private booth Dave had

dawned on Natalie then the real reason Brian had brought her there. She had assumed all the loose diamonds were up for sale except for a few marked otherwise. She had thought they were only there to attend the event

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

she suggested, tugging lightly at Brian’s sleeve.

too big for her comfort.

wonder Dave had seemed on the

gently ruffled her hair in response.

the world had

asked the butler sternly, “Did Brian

exhibition?”

many have seen them together, although Mr. Brian didn’t allow the press to publish any front–facing photos of