Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 246

Gracia used to be all about pink dresses that screamed “teenage dream. It suited her as being the young thing she was, but she flipped the script today. Some folks barely recognized her when she walked in.

But people must admit today’s look was great. This hint of sophistication worked for her. It gave her this vibe like she carried more weight in the world.

And that clutch in her hand? It was an eye–catcher, one of those limited–edition, custom–made deals with leather so rare you’d have better luck finding a four–leaf clover.

No one was sure what happened with Brian’s proposal, which seemed to fizzle out, but with Gracia’s new aura, rolling up in a Rolls–Royce, and having the Howard family’s butler shadowing her, she was serving some serious “first lady of the manor” energy.

The media at the entrance went quiet for a second. It wasn’t until one brave soul started snapping shots that the rest of them swarmed her like bees to honey.

Gràcia didn’t loiter at the door, though. She headed straight to the main event, the auction.

her VIP ticket, found her spot, and sat in the front row without hesitation.

Gracia took her seat, the place got

secondly, Brian was also attending this event. But judging by the

when Brian strolled in fashionably with Natalie on his

Brian. They were a perfect match, height–wise. Some even whispered that Brian might not be up

girl beside Brian, nodding

what they say about comparisons. They’re the thief of joy. Even with Gracia’s mature getup

the other a calm, collected presence that

eyes were

the dress from the

suit her better

price tag! That’s a designer piece, usually reserved for A–listers and the uber–rich. Regular folks can’t even