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.

show a hint of dependency on any man. Even with King, she appeared anything but independent, never

affection a woman harbored for a man. He was annoyed to watch but could do nothing if

inform him about the upcoming auction that would send shockwaves universally.

Brian silently got out of

in the car, reporting the day’s events to Davis. “Yes, Mr. Brian knows Natalie is only interested in the Golconda Diamond, and

sensing something amiss. Someone

car.

up,

expressionless face and piercing gaze made

conversation.

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in her set trailer bed, the pain from the previous night still raw in her

heart

dressed. He glanced back at Natalie sitting in bed and said indifferently, I’ve contacted the world’s top design team to draft the ring design. We should have the initial sketches in

diamond will look elegant on your finger, not

after some

the bedside, leaned over, and kissed Natalie. “You

no more excuses.”