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.

hand in his, gently kneading it,

bidding moved quickly. And within minutes, the first diamond

the second diamond found its new owner.

sights set on the few exceptional gems

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

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

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

the more they were determined to

looked up, her eyes briefly meeting Natalie’s, who was intently

million!” came the first

quickly

announced coldly,

came another increase.

million,” Gracia bid again, unfazed by the leap

bid by millions, but Gracia’s jump by tens of millions

dared after a few