Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 249

Brian was silent again, his gaze on the commotion unfolding before him as people clawed and fought over the Pigeon’s Blood, a ruby that was the centerpiece of the diamond

exhibition and the main draw for the crowd. Everyone was after it.

The gem, which had been the cause of noble bloodshed in the West since the 16th

century, symbolized supreme power. Its deep crimson hue bore witness to the countless conflicts it had ignited.

Ambitious men were naturally drawn to it.

Natalie glanced at Brian as the bidding soared past one hundred million dollars and whispered, “You don’t want it?”

“I do,” Brian nodded calmly, “but a person’s worth isn’t determined by a stone.”

They yearned for the stone, driven by nothing but vanity.

With that money, Brian could broaden his horizons in more substantial ways.

the Pigeon’s Blood ended with a collective sigh as it sold

with

way these men went crazy over a red stone was a sight to behold.

was the Golconda

but Brian was already raising his paddle.

was the diamond Brian intended

had cared for Natalie for over a decade and knew the glint in her eye when she desired something. Tonight,

just a probing move. He hadn’t been serious about it, simply testing to see how much backing

the most Davis was willing to stomach.

diamond, Brian was determined to win

fell silent again as Brian’s opening bid made his intentions clear to

billion,” came a voice from a corner of the VIP seating, where

11.057

frowned and looked in that direction.

of silver, his right–hand fingers lightly stroking his chin, meeting Brian’s gaze

It was Max!