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

And within minutes, the first diamond was closing at a bargain,

later, the second diamond

their sights set on the few exceptional gems yet to

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

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

Howard family’s butler glanced at Brian and Natalie, seated not far before them, and whispered to

more they were determined to keep it from her.

who was intently watching the

first

quickly outbid the

million,” Gracia announced coldly, raising her

came

unfazed by the leap in

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

another voice dared after a few