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

the first diamond was closing at

later, the second diamond found its new

their sights set on the few exceptional gems yet to

The second diamond goes for thirty–six million! Next up, ladies and gentlemen, we have lot number three, the champagne diamond boasting the highest purity to

of excitement rippled through the audience. Champagne diamonds, while not necessarily

seated not far before them, and whispered to Gracia, “We must secure this diamond. We can’t let Mr. Brian win this one.”

like it, the more they were determined to keep it from

was intently watching the stage, and she

first bid

another voice quickly outbid the

Gracia announced coldly, raising her

million,” came another increase.

again, unfazed by the leap

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

million,” another voice dared after