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.

any man. Even with King, she

a different side of Natalie, an undeniable affection a woman harbored for a man. He was annoyed

deep sigh, he turned and dialed King’s number to inform him about

the night, as Natalie lay sleeping, Brian silently got out of bed, threw on a robe, and headed

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

mid–sentence, sensing something amiss. Someone was standing

car.

hung up quickly and looked up, but it was

made it clear he had overheard the

conversation.

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10:58

set trailer bed, the pain from the previous night still

heart

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

diamond will look elegant on your finger, not too wide.”

after some hesitation.

leaned over, and

no more excuses.”