Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 252

Natalie’s gaze lingered on Brian with an intensity that belled the turmoil in her eyes. Tears, long held at bay, finally cascaded down her cheeks.

“I just can’t bear to let it go…” she whimpered through her sobs.

Brian, a touch of helplessness in his voice, kissed her gently and coaxed in a low tone,

Once an item goes under the hammer, there’s no precedent for taking it back. It’s too late for regrets now.”

“Can’t we at least try to reason with the previous owner? Isn’t that possible?” Natalie asked, her voice trembling with tears.

“It’s impossible,” Brian replied earnestly. “Not everyone has the patience to reason with you as I do.”

Brian hoped Natalie would wear that dazzling solitaire diamond resplendently and proudly at their wedding. If the Wrights can’t give her confidence, he’ll make sure he does.

After much soothing, Brian managed to calm Natalie and led her outside.

Max stood quietly on the balcony of the second floor of his townhouse, watching the couple walk away into the distance.

Natalie seemed to love Brian.

on any man. Even with King, she appeared anything but independent, never once asking

undeniable affection a woman harbored for a man. He was

dialed King’s number to inform him about the upcoming auction that would send shockwaves universally.

Natalie lay sleeping, Brian silently got out of bed, threw on

day’s events to Davis. “Yes, Mr. Brian

stopped mid–sentence, sensing something amiss. Someone was standing

car.

and looked up, but

expressionless face and piercing gaze made it clear he had overheard the

conversation.

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10:58

pain from the previous night still raw in

heart

in bed and said indifferently, I’ve contacted the world’s top design team to draft the ring design. We should have

pear–shaped diamond will look elegant on

after some hesitation.

bedside, leaned over, and kissed

no more excuses.”