Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 247

Brian’s gaze lingered on the glossy pages of the catalog, showcasing an array of dazzling, naked diamonds. His fingers paused, flicking through the pages as he glanced at Bagot sidelong.

Visibly uncomfortable and avoiding Brian’s penetrating stare, Bagot cleared his throat and said hesitantly,

Seems like some of the press didn’t get the memo. They’ve leaked the news about you and the lady attending the exhibition.”

“Is that so?” Brian’s response was cold and measured, his eyes still on Bagot. He had always known that Bagot, one of Davis‘ royal servants, couldn’t be fully trusted.

Bagot seemed to freeze in place, not daring to utter another word.

“What’s there to be afraid of?” Brian chuckled lightly, “It’s not like I’m going to eat you alive for messing up one little thing.”

Not fully grasping the nuances of Brian’s temper, Bagot mistook the lightness in his tone for a sign that he was off the hook.

The auction had already commenced below them, with the first diamond displayed on the stage.

gently kneading it, his attention shifting from Bagot to

moved quickly. And within minutes, the first diamond was closing at a

second diamond found its

their sights set on the few exceptional gems yet

for thirty–six million! Next up, ladies and gentlemen, we have lot number three, the champagne diamond

murmur of excitement rippled through the audience. Champagne diamonds, while not necessarily more valuable than their

whispered to Gracia, “We must secure this diamond. We can’t let Mr. Brian win this one.”

it, the more they were determined to keep it

who was intently watching

million!” came the first bid from

million!” another voice quickly outbid

Gracia announced coldly, raising her

came another

bid again, unfazed by the leap in

by tens of millions made many shake their

million,” another voice dared after