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.

spot, and sat in the front row

the place got a

she looked drop–dead gorgeous tonight. And secondly, Brian was also attending this event. But judging by the setup, they

Brian strolled in fashionably with Natalie

Brian. They were a perfect match, height–wise. Some even whispered that Brian might

girl beside Brian, nodding to whatever he said.

what they say about comparisons. They’re the thief of joy. Even with

vibe, the other a calm, collected presence that didn’t need to fight to

all eyes were on her, filled with awe and

the

suit her

That’s a designer piece, usually reserved