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.

delicate hand in his, gently kneading it, his attention shifting from Bagot to

the first diamond

second diamond

the crowd remained silent, their sights set

Next up, ladies and gentlemen, we have lot number three, the champagne

excitement rippled through the audience. Champagne diamonds, while not necessarily more valuable than their clear counterparts, were coveted

family’s butler glanced at Brian and Natalie, seated not far before them, and whispered to Gracia, “We must secure this diamond. We can’t let

more they were determined to keep it

meeting Natalie’s, who was intently watching the stage, and she

million!” came the first bid from the

voice quickly outbid the first.

announced coldly,

came another

Gracia bid again, unfazed by the

but Gracia’s jump by tens of millions made many shake their heads

million,” another voice dared after