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.

kneading it, his attention shifting from Bagot to the auction.

bidding moved quickly. And within minutes, the first diamond

later, the second diamond found its new owner.

silent, their sights set on the

we have lot number three, the champagne diamond boasting the highest purity to come out

audience. Champagne diamonds, while not necessarily more valuable than their clear counterparts, were coveted for their rare hue.

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

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

Natalie’s, who was intently

the first

quickly outbid the first.

announced coldly, raising her

came another

Gracia bid again, unfazed by the

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

dared after